scholarly journals Research on Pressure Loss and Filling Ability of Semi-Solid Rheological Behavior in Squeeze Casting

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ying Wang ◽  
Xiaohui Ao
Keyword(s):  
Temperature Distribution ◽  
Rheological Behavior ◽  
Pressure Loss ◽  
Squeeze Casting ◽  
Theoretical Calculations ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Squeeze Pressure ◽  
Filling Ability ◽  
Semi Solid ◽  
Squeeze Casting Process

Abstract The filling ability of alloy fluid under pressure is of great significance to improve the dimensional integrity and mechanical properties of thin-walled and slender rods formed by squeeze casting. Insight into the rheological behavior of squeeze casting is beneficial to improve the formability of complex structural parts by optimizing the squeeze casting process. In this work, the Archimedes spiral sample prepared by indirect squeeze casting was applied to investigate the variation of filling length with squeeze pressure and filling speed during the rheological process in squeeze casting. According to the temperature distribution characteristic during the alloy melt filling process, the alloy fluid state was discussed and the spiral filling was confirmed as a semi-solid rheological behavior. The calculation models of pressure loss and filling length were established respectively based on steady-state rheological behavior. Pressure loss is mainly affected by the melt viscosity which is determined by temperature distribution and filling speed of alloy melt in the channel. According to the agreement between the theoretical calculations and the experimental results, the pressure loss and filling length models have been confirmed to be used to quantitatively characterize the filling ability of the aluminum alloy melt in the squeeze casting process.

Development of Steel Wire Rope – Reinforced Aluminium Composite for Armour Material Using the Squeeze Casting Process

2011 ◽  
Vol 277 ◽  
pp. 27-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dwi Rahmalina ◽  
Bondan Tiara Sofyan ◽  
Bambang Suharno ◽  
Eddy S. Siradj
Keyword(s):  
Squeeze Casting ◽  
Steel Wire ◽  
High Carbon Steel ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Wire Rope ◽  
Aluminium Composite ◽  
Ballistic Properties ◽  
Semi Solid ◽  
Squeeze Casting Process

Steel wire rope – reinforced aluminium composite - has been developed to improve the ballistic properties and mobility of armour material. Critical to obtaining ballistic resistance is that the materials must be sufficiently hard and strong, especially at the surface where a projectile will first make impact. To obtain this resistance, aluminium alloys can be strengthened by adding Cu and Mg. This research studied the ballistic properties of aluminium composites with varied Cu and Mg content. The matrix used in this study was an Al-7Si master alloy with 0.08-1.03 wt. % Mg and 0.05-3.75 wt. % Cu, both independently and in combination. A high carbon steel wire rope was used as strengthening material. The samples were produced through the squeeze casting process with a pressure of 1 MPa at semi-solid melting temperatures of 590-610 °C. The slab was then rolled for 10 % reduction to increase the hardness. Ballistic testing was performed in accordance with ASTM F1233 by using a 9 mm calibre projectile and 900 direction. Micro structural observation was conducted in the as-cast and ballistic samples, performed with optical microscope and scanning electron microscope (SEM). The results showed that squeeze casting may improve interfacial wettability and reduce void. The increase in Mg resulted in the decline of interfacial voids, but Cu addition tended to increase them. The aluminium armour was able to withstand a 9 mm calibre projectile, although some cracks were visible. The wire rope was not effective in stopping the penetration of a 7.62 mm calibre projectile.

Investigation of mechanical properties on Al 6061-B4C composite by squeeze casting process technique

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-48
Author(s):  
A. Sathishkumar ◽  
Gowtham A ◽  
M. Jeyasuriya ◽  
S. DineshBabu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Squeeze Casting ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Weight Fraction ◽  
Squeeze Pressure ◽  
B4c Particles ◽  
Engineering Industries ◽  
Squeeze Casting Process

Aluminum alloy is widely used in automotive, aerospace and other engineering industries because of its excellent mechanical properties. The main objective is to enhance 6061 Al alloy’s mechanical properties by producing 6061-B4C composite through squeeze casting process. Experimentation was carried out with different micron sizes and weight fraction of B4C particles. The mechanical properties of reinforced metal matrix were experimentally investigated in terms of Ultimate Tensile Strength and Hardness. We observe that these two properties are improved by the reinforcement of B4C particles and applied squeeze pressure.

Die Design for Main Bearing Cap of Engine Block Based Semi-Solid Die Casting Process and the Comparison Analysis with Squeeze Casting Process

2019 ◽  
Vol 285 ◽  
pp. 429-435 ◽  
Author(s):  
Song Chen ◽  
Da Quan Li ◽  
Fan Zhang ◽  
Min Luo ◽  
Xiao Kang Liang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Squeeze Casting ◽  
Die Casting ◽  
Dendritic Structure ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Die Design ◽  
Main Bearing ◽  
Block Based ◽  
Semi Solid ◽  
Bearing Cap ◽  
Squeeze Casting Process

There are two new processes to development automobile structural components which have certain thickness. In the present paper, taking a main bearing cap product as an example, analyses die design by comparing the experimental and computational numerical simulation results. For the main bearing cap, product structure and mold design were designed to be suitable for characters of SSM die casting and squeeze process. Semi-solid slurry has significantly higher viscosity than liquid metal. This character of fluidity and solid fraction phase make the flow condition more laminar than liquid squeeze casting with the partial fill experiment. And compared with squeeze casting process, the globular shape grain size is smaller than dendritic structure. And mechanical property result shows that the elongation of SSM die casting can achieve more than twice than squeeze casting.

Considerations on the Reliability of Advanced Squeeze Casting Process

2012 ◽  
Vol 504-506 ◽  
pp. 361-366
Author(s):  
Mario Rosso ◽  
Ildiko Peter
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Fracture Behavior ◽  
Squeeze Casting ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Standard Samples ◽  
Heat Treated ◽  
Semi Solid ◽  
Non Destructive ◽  
Squeeze Casting Process ◽  
A380 Alloys

This paper presents an analysis of an advanced squeeze casting process suitable for the manufacturing of high performance industrial components more quickly and cheaply. After a short description of the process, some produced components are considered. The components, in A380 alloys, have been T6 heat treated and their soundness has been certified by non destructive tests. All considered components have been designed for advanced application in the automotive field, in particular for quite important sport cars. Standard samples for tensile and impact tests have been machined directly from the previous components. After the execution of the tests the fracture surface of samples has been observed by SEM in order to analyze details and to evaluate the influence of the process and of the alloy on the fracture behavior. On polished transverse sections of samples the microstructure of the alloy has been observed, highlighting a mainly globular shaped microstructure as expression of the attained semi-solid conditions during the processes. A critical analysis has been developed to evaluate the real potential and to present some criticism of the process.

Semi-solid squeeze casting process of a ZL109 alloy

Rare Metals ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 329-334 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y ZHAI ◽  
C LIU ◽  
Z HAN ◽  
K WANG
Keyword(s):  
Squeeze Casting ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Semi Solid ◽  
Squeeze Casting Process

Experimental Investigation on the Effect of Casting Parameters on Thin walled Castings of Metal Matrix (LM21-SiC) Composite

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 6468-6474
Author(s):  
Venkatesh L ◽  
T.V. Arjunan ◽  
M. Arulraj
Keyword(s):  
Process Parameters ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Squeeze Casting ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Casting Condition ◽  
Melt Temperature ◽  
Squeeze Pressure ◽  
Reinforcement Percentage ◽  
Squeeze Casting Process

 Metal matrix composites (MMCs) are widely used in several applications owing to their high strength, high specific stiffness, greater wear resistance and light weight. Normally, MMCs are processed through stir casting which exhibits poor wet ability and bonding between metal matrix and ceramic reinforcement, porosity and hot tears. These drawbacks can be overcome by squeeze casting process. Here an attempt was made on processing LM21-Sic composite for making hollow casting through squeeze casting process. Four process parameters are chosen namely squeeze pressure, stirring speed, melt temperature and reinforcement percentage. The primary objective was to experimentally investigate the influence of casting parameters on hardness & wear. Samples were cast for each experiments condition based on L9 orthogonal array. From the analysis of variance (ANOVA), it was observed that stirring speed, reinforcement percentage and Squeeze load were the process parameters making a noticeable improvement in hardness and wear. The mechanical properties such as hardness and wear are evaluated and optimum casting condition was obtained.

Influence of Squeeze Pressure on the Mechanical Properties of Squeeze Cast Aluminium Alloy AA6061

2014 ◽  
Vol 984-985 ◽  
pp. 350-354 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Thirumal Azhagan ◽  
B. Mohan ◽  
A. Rajadurai ◽  
S. Maharajan
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Aluminium Alloy ◽  
Squeeze Casting ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Processing Technique ◽  
Preheat Temperature ◽  
Squeeze Pressure ◽  
Squeeze Cast ◽  
Squeeze Casting Process ◽  
Alloy 6061

Squeeze casting is a hybrid metal processing technique that combines the advantages of both casting and forging in one operation. The automotive and aerospace sectors are behind the development of squeeze casting process as the squeeze cast components exhibit improved mechanical properties. The Aluminium alloy 6061 is a futuristic material that is widely used to produce automotive and aerospace components. In this attempt, cylindrical components of AA6061 were produced by varying the squeeze pressure at certain levels when the die preheat temperature and the pressure applied duration were maintained at constant levels. The specimens were made from the components as per ASTM standards and they were tested for mechanical properties such as impact strength and micro hardness respectively. It was found that the mechanical properties were enhanced with the increase in squeeze pressure.

Experimental Study of Squeeze Casting of Aluminium Alloy AA6061

2015 ◽  
Vol 766-767 ◽  
pp. 422-426 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Thirumal Azhagan ◽  
B. Mohan ◽  
A. Rajadurai
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Fatigue Life ◽  
Squeeze Casting ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Technical Process ◽  
Preheat Temperature ◽  
New Production ◽  
Squeeze Pressure ◽  
High Integrity ◽  
Squeeze Casting Process

The squeeze casting of aluminium alloys is a rapidly developing technical process that offers the potential for widespread utilization and growth. Squeeze casting process is the result of search of new production processes which are capable of producing components with high integrity. Squeeze casting also called as liquid metal forging combines the advantages of both casting and forging in one operation. Squeeze casting process is suited for all melting ranges of metals. But nowadays, light weight materials like aluminium and magnesium are mostly used in the aerospace and automotive industries. In this attempt, Squeeze casting of AA6061 was done by varying the process parameters such as squeeze pressure at three levels(40 MPa, 80 MPa and 120 MPa) , die preheat temperature at 200 °C and pressure applied duration at 15 seconds respectively and the components were produced. The specimens were made from these components and they were tested for tensile strength and fatigue life. It was observed that the tensile strength and fatigue life exhibited by the components were enhanced with the increase in squeeze pressure.

Prediction of Squeeze Cast Density Using Fuzzy Logic Based Approaches

2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 125-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manjunath G. C. Patel ◽  
Prasad Krishna ◽  
Mahesh B. Parappagoudar
Keyword(s):  
Fuzzy Logic ◽  
Membership Function ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Fuzzy Logic Controller ◽  
Squeeze Casting ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Regression Equations ◽  
Input Output ◽  
Squeeze Pressure ◽  
Squeeze Casting Process

AbstractIn the present work, efforts are made to develop the input-output relationships for squeeze casting process by utilizing the fuzzy logic based approaches. Casting density in Squeeze casting is expressed as function of process parameters, such as time delay before pressurizing the metal, pressure durations, squeeze pressure, pouring temperature and die temperature. It is to be noted that, Mamdani based model and Takagi and Sugeno's model have been developed to model density in squeeze casting process. Manually constructed Mamdani based fuzzy logic controller and Takagi and Sugeno's based fuzzy logic controller have been used in approach 1 and approach 2 respectively. Training of FLC is carried with the help of five hundred input-output data set generated artificially through regression equations, obtained earlier by the same authors. The performance of the developed models was tested for both the linear and non-linear membership function distributions with the help of ten test cases. Moreover, the test data was collected by conducting the experiments and not used in training of FLCs. It is interesting to note that both approaches are capable to make accurate predictions. However, the performance of approach 2 with G bell shape membership function distribution is found to outperform approach 1 and other type of membership function distributions. The findings are useful to foundry-men, since it provides information on casting density in squeeze casting process for the different combination of process parameters without conducting any experiments.

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