Papers by Keyword: Light Alloy

Abstract: In this research, in order to explore the main mechanism of direct and two-stage compression in as-cast light alloy, the mechanical property, microstructure evolution and the flowing of second phase particles were studied, before and after deformation. Then, the influence of the strain volume in first stage on flowing stress of the second stage deformation also was researched.

Abstract: A new direct chill (DC) casting process, melt conditioned DC (MC-DC) process has been developed for production of high quality ingots and billets of light alloys. In the MC-DC casting process, intensive melt shearing provided by a newly developed rotor-stator unit is used to control the solidification process during the DC casting with a conventional DC caster. Experimental results of DC casting of Al- and Mg-alloys with and without intensive melt shearing have demonstrated that the MC-DC casting process can produce light alloy billets with significantly refined microstructure and substantially reduced cast defects. The effect of intensive melt shearing on grain refinement has been mainly attributed to the enhanced heterogeneous nucleation on well dispersed oxides occurring naturally in the alloy melt.

Abstract: This study presents experimental results of an approach consisting of local heating of aluminium alloy structures with the purpose of introducing a local change of material properties. Such modification can be precisely induced using a laser source, as detailed in this study. By a laser induced pre-treatment, the material properties are locally changed so that influencing the material flow is possible. It is therefore possible to improve deep drawing of high strength aluminium alloys. This technique can also be applied to thin-walled section aluminium tubes in order to act as local triggering of the deformation process reducing peak loads and inducing energy favourable folding modes. This study presents preliminary results of temperature, heating cycle and laser parameters influence in material properties and microstructure of a selected 6060-T5 aluminium alloy.

Abstract: ATM high pressure die casting technology (ATM) is a variant of the traditional high pressure die casting (HPDC) process and is distinguishable by its characteristic lean runners that increase process yields. Reduced raw material consumption helps ATM leave a smaller footprint on the environment by lowering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions during primary processing of the alloys and in their melting and handling in the foundry. Further avenues for reducing GHG emissions are raised by the use of ATM technology which improves the integrity of castings - facilitating the adoption of lighter weight components in automobiles. In the present paper, reductions in GHG emissions achieved by ATM are illustrated with the aid of a commercial case study; potential mass reduction opportunities for the automotive sector are explored with the aid of finite element analysis.

Abstract: EN AC-46500 aluminium components are formed by Semi-Solid Rheocasting (SSR) in an industrial plant using a 700 tons high pressure machine. The dies wear was designed by the PLCO model of the ProCast simulation software. The components have had a good structural integrity and the mechanical properties after T6 treatment have been equivalent to that obtained by the same alloy by die cast. The present work describes the SSR forming process, the resulting microstructure as well as the optimization of the ageing heat treatment by hardness evolution. The results of the tensile tests make these clear.