Determination of Quantity and Localization of Liquid in the Semi-Solid State Using both 3D X-Ray Microtomography and 2D Techniques for Steel Thixoforming

Abstract:

The distribution of liquid at the semi solid state is one of the most important parameters for steel thixoforging. It has a great influence on the viscosity of the material, on the flows and finally on the final shape and mechanical properties of the thixoforged parts. Both ex situ and in situ 3D X-ray microtomography characterizations have been carried out to determine the quantity and localization of liquid at high temperature of M2 steel slugs. Microtomography was first performed ex situ at room temperature on samples heated and quenched from semi-solid state. The specimens were also scanned in situ directly at high temperature. The obtained results have been compared to 2D observations using EDS technique in SEM on heated and quenched specimens. They showed a good correlation making both approaches very efficient for the study of the liquid zones at the semi-solid state

• Periodical: Solid State Phenomena (Volumes 192-193)
• Pages: 191-196
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/SSP.192-193.191
• Online since: October 2012
• Authors: Guo Chao Gu, Raphaël Pesci, Eric Becker, Laurent Langlois, Régis Bigot
• Keywords: SEM-EDS, Semi-Solid, Steel, Thixoforging, X-Ray Microtomography

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