Effect of Weight Percent Mg and Heat Treatment on the Mechanical Properties of Al10Si Aluminum Alloy Casting Products Car Chassis Materials

Abstract:

Innovation in the automotive field is now growing rapidly. New materials are considered to be incorporated in automotive design if they have economic and vehicle performance benefits. This research investigates the change of the Magnesium (Mg) addition and heat treatment to the mechanical properties and microstructure of the car chassis prototype with Al10Si Aluminum alloy base material. The process of casting using the High-Pressure Die Casting method. Variation of Mg (3, 4, 5 wt%) to increase the strength of mechanical properties of Al10Si aluminum alloy material. In the casting process, the first Al10Si heated up to 690°C. Mg is incorporated into the heating furnace, then stirred by a mechanical stirrer. Stirring speed of 90 rpm and stirring time of 120 seconds. After it has poured into the mold, the casting temperature is 740°C. Then cools the room to room temperature 39°C. Then performed, heat treatment, using the method of age hardening and artificial aging. The test results prove that the hardening heat treatment makes the grain size smaller. Small grain size, then increase the strength of the material with the addition of Mg elements.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volume 975)
• Pages: 41-51
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/p-EHYZw3
• Online since: February 2024
• Authors: Johni J. Numberi, Joni Joni, Eka Irianto Bhiftime*, Rando Tungga Dewa, Ariyo N.S. Permata, Wahyu D. Lestari, M. Satria Utama R., M. Ircham Atami, Annisa Ariesta, Muhammad Raihan Atallah Yasir
• Keywords: Alloy, Aluminum, Casting, Chassis, Magnesium

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