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Effect of microstructure and casting defects on the mechanical properties of secondary AlSi10MnMg(Fe) test parts manufactured by vacuum assisted high pressure die casting technology
Primary AlSi10MnMg alloy is widely used for manufacturing of high ductility VPDC castings. This alloy combines low Fe with high
Method for predicting the structure of a part cast in an aluminium alloy
The invention relates to a method for predicting at least one first characteristic parameter of a structure of a part
Method for as-cast production of ausferritic ductile iron
The present invention discloses a method for the manufacturing of ausferritic ductile iron alloy which comprises the following steps: (i)
Method for manufacturing a cast iron part and cast iron part thus obtained
The present invention describes a method for manufacturing a spheroidal pearlitic cast iron part which comprises: preparing an alloy with
Improved precision in grain size prediction by thermal analysis and statistical analysis in aluminium castings
Primary AlSi10MnMg alloy is the most widely used alloy for manufacturing of vacuum assisted high pressure die castings (VPDC) with
Microstructural features of primary and secondary ductile high pressure die casting alloys for the automotive industry
Primary AlSi10MnMg alloy is the most widely used alloy for manufacturing of vacuum assisted high pressure die castings (VPDC) with
Effect of microalloying element addition on the microstructure, mechanical and corrosion behaviour of A356 secondary alloy with 0.30% Fe
This work investigated how trace additions of Mn, Cr and V affect the morphologies of harmful BETA-AlFe5Si intermetallics, mechanical properties
Comparative Study of Different Interfaces of Steel inserts in Aluminium Castings
The necessity of preserving resources and to reduce environmental pollution makes light weight concepts highly interesting for the transportation market,
Waste From Metallurgic Industry: A Sustainable High-Temperature Thermal Energy Storage Material
The ambitious DOE SunShot cost target ($0.06/kWh) for concentrated solar power (CSP) requires innovative concepts in the collector, receiver, and
Improved microstructure and mechanical properties of secondary Aluminium-Silicon alloys
Primary aluminum alloys are widely used in the manufacturing of safety parts for the automotive industry. In this context, the
Effect of the Thermal Modulus and Mould Type on the Grain Size of AlSi7Mg Alloy
Thermal analysis has been used for decades for melt control before casting aluminum alloys. However, obtaining a good grain refinement
Study of the Effect of Cooling Rate on Eutectic Modification in A356 Aluminium Alloys
In this present work, an assessment of eutectic modification based on thermal analysis was performed on modified A356 alloy. The
Cryogenic treatment of metallic materials
When we talk about heat treatments, the first thing that comes to mind is ovens and high temperatures. However, it
Design of a mould for the study of the relationship between thermal analysis results and microstructure of aluminium alloy A357 in investment casting
Melt treatment of aluminium alloys is essential for optimizing their mechanical properties. Thermal analysis methods usually used as control are
Mechanical properties optimization of alloys AlSi7Mg casting in sand moulds
MechanicalpropertiesoptimizationofalloysAlSi7MgcastinginsandmouldsAbstractIn the present work the mechanical properties of the alloy AlSi7Mg were studied in order to choose a suitablecomposition and
Thermal analysis as a microstructure prediction tool for A356 aluminium parts solidified under various cooling conditions
Thermal analysis performed with standard cups has been used since decades for melt control and microstructure prediction before casting aluminium