Manufacture technique of semi-solid slurry of hypoeutectic Al-Si alloy by low superheat pouring and weak electromagnetic stirring

Semi-solid metal (SSM) process is a relatively new technology that offers distinct advantages over other near-net-shape casting processes, such as a more homogeneous microstructure, less porosity and segregation, and improved mechanical properties[1-3]. SSM can be divided into thixoforming and rheoforming, in which rheoforming is usually advantageous from the point of view of an energy and cost saving when compared with thixoforming, so rheoforming has been paid attention again by engineers i…     

TC4钛合金与LD10铝合金感应摩擦焊接头的组织与性能

利用感应电磁场对焊接过程热与物质流动作用,改善异种金属摩擦焊接头的组织与性能。采用光学金相、扫描电镜及室温拉伸实验与对比分析的方法,研究了外加电磁场对弱磁性材料TC4钛合金与LD10铝合金摩擦焊接头焊合区的显微组织、主要合金元素扩散行为及室温力学性能的影响。结果表明:外加电磁场作用使TC4钛合金与LD10铝合金摩擦焊接头铝合金侧动态再结晶区宽度增大;同时,感应电磁场通过影响摩擦副合金材料内部电子密度状态等,促进了摩擦焊接过程中主要合金元素Al和Ti在焊合区的扩散过程,并且提高了TC4钛合金与LD10铝合金摩擦焊接头的拉伸强度。其中,外加电磁场在顶锻保压阶段的影响更为明显。     

Effect of pouring temperature on fractal dimension of primary phase morphology in semi-solid A356 alloy

The fractal dimensions of primary phase morphology in semi-solid A356 alloy prepared by low superheat pouring and slightly electromagnetic stirring were calculated, and the effect of pouring temperature on fractal dimension of primary phase morphology in semi-solid A356 alloy was researched. The results indicate that it is feasible to prepare semisolid A356 alloy slurry by low superheat pouring and slightly electromagnetic stirring, and there is an important effect of pouring temperature on the morphology and the grain size of the primary phase in semi-solid A356 alloy, in which the reduction of pouring temperature can obviously improve grain size and shape factor of primary phase in semi-solid A356 alloy under the condition of a certain stirring power. The primary phase morphology of semi-solid A356 alloy prepared by low superheat pouring and slightly electromagnetic stirring can be characterized by fractal dimension, and the primary phase morphology obtained by the different processing parameters has the different fractal dimensions. Solidification of semi-solid alloy is a course of change in fractal dimension.     

SEMI–SOLID A356 ALLOY SLURRY PREPARED BY A NEW PROCESS

提出了在电磁搅拌制备半固态A356铝合金浆料时插拔Cu棒的一个新工艺. 由于在半固态铸锭轴向区域引入低温, 可进一步提高电磁搅拌效果, 铸锭各部位均由细小α--Al晶粒组成. 该工艺还可适当提高低过热度浇注的温度而有利于实际生产.     

流变模锻A356铝合金的显微组织和力学性能

采用机械搅拌法制备A356合金半固态浆料,在200 t油压机上进行流变模锻成形,研究了流变模锻试样热处理前后的组织和力学性能.结果表明:流变模锻试样组织由球形α-Al晶粒和α+Si共晶组织组成;热处理前试样抗拉强度为261.7 MPa,伸长率为4.1％;经T6热处理后,试样抗拉强度为347.8 MPa,提高了32.9％...     

电磁搅拌对水冷热顶铸造A356合金质量的影响

通过常规铸造A356合金锭与电磁搅拌＋水冷热顶铸造A356合金棒的质量差异的对比,分析电磁搅拌＋水冷热顶铸造对铝合金棒组织性能的影响,结果表明采用电磁搅拌＋水冷热顶铸造方法生产出的A356铝合金棒的质量在各个方面均优于常规铸造A356合金锭的。     

Effect of electromagnetic casting process on microstructure and properties of AZ31 magnesium alloy

ABSTRACT

In this paper, AZ31 magnesium alloy is cast by applying the semi-continuous casting process with a low-frequency electromagnetic field. By studying the influence of electromagnetic field frequency, excitation current intensity and casting velocity on the microstructure and mechanical properties, the optimum process under oil-slip electromagnetic casting conditions was determined to improve the degree of grain refinement, yield strength, elongation and tensile strength of AZ31 alloy. An improved microstructure refining effect and higher hardness can be obtained with a current intensity af 60 A. The microstructures and mechanical properties obtained for different casting velocities of V = 200 mm/min and V = 230 mm/min at processing parameters of f = 30 Hz and I = 120 A were compared. Our results suggest that a higher casting speed does not lead to grain refinement or improved mechanical properties. Frequency     

新工艺制备半固态A356铝合金浆料

提出了在电磁搅拌制备半固态A356铝合金浆料时插拔Cu棒的一个新工艺.由于在半固态铸锭轴向区域引入低温,可进一步提高电磁搅拌效果,铸锭各部位均由细小α-Al晶粒组成.该工艺还可适当提高低过热度浇注的温度而有利于实际生产.     

Numerical modeling of the dispersion of ceramic nanoparticles during ultrasonic processing of A356-based nanocomposites

The metal matrix nanocomposites in this study consist of a A356 alloy matrix reinforced with 1.0 wt.% SiC nanoparticles that are dispersed within the molten alloy matrix using ultrasonic cavitation and induction melting technologies. The required ultrasonic parameters to achieve the required cavitation for adequate degassing and refining of the aluminium alloy as well as the fluid flow characteristics for uniform dispersion of the nanoparticles into the 356 matrix are being investigated in this study using an in-house developed magneto-hydro-dynamics model. The magneto-hydro-dynamics model accounts for turbulent fluid flow, heat transfer and solidification, electromagnetic field as well as the complex interactions between the solidifying alloy and nanoparticles using ANSYS Maxwell and ANSYS Fluent dense discrete phase model and a particle engulfment and pushing model. A parametric study was performed which includes the effects of electromagnetic field from the induction coils and the magnitude of the fluid flow.     

非晶态合金填充氯化聚乙烯的电磁屏蔽性能研究

通过混炼和压片工艺制备了非晶态合金填充的氯化聚乙烯电磁屏蔽橡胶。通过SEM、XRD、屏蔽效能测试和拉伸试验,研究了填充比对电磁屏蔽效能和拉伸强度的影响。结果表明,材料在10 MHz～100 MHz频率范围内的屏蔽效能最大,可以达到28 dB,具有一定的屏蔽效果。体系中可以形成一定的导电通路,但没有达到体系的阈值。非晶态合金的加入可以提高屏蔽橡胶的低频吸收损耗,屏蔽效能随频率升高呈下降趋势。非晶态合金对橡胶基体的拉伸强度有一定影响。     

行波磁场连续净化铝合金液实验

采用行波磁场进行了电磁连续净化铝合金液实验,并采用电磁净化金属熔体的轨线模型,对实验中的夹杂物去除率进行了理论预测,结果表明,含夹杂的铝合金液连续液经电磁力作用段时,夹杂物被阻隔,形成电磁过滤效应,而夹杂物聚集区域夹杂物面积分数趋于某一常数,轨线模型预测与实验结果吻合良好。     

电解加钛铝合金的晶粒细化及其制备铝-硅合金的组织和性能

研究了电解加钛的晶粒细化作用,与AlTi和AlTiB细化剂对纯铝的晶粒细化效果进行了比较;对用电解低钛铝合金制备的A356合金和由纯铝制备并用AlTi或AlTiB细化处理的A356合金的组织与性能进行了对比研究;进行了利用工业铝电解槽生产的电解低钛铝合金熔体直接生产A356合金的工业试验。结果表明：电解加钛具有显著的晶粒细化作用,其细化能力与AlTiB的相当,明显优于AlTi中间合金的。在试验室条件下,用电解低钛铝合金制备的A356合金与纯铝制备并用中间合金细化处理的A356合金的拉伸性能相当;将电解低钛铝合金熔体直接用于铝．硅合金的生产是可行的,并具有节约能源,细化处理工艺简单,产品质量良好的特点。     

电磁搅拌下铝合金的力学性能研究

研究了无搅拌铸造和电磁搅拌铸造下的Al-24%Si过共晶合金和Al-6.6%Si亚共晶合金常温下的力学性能,并运用扫描电镜对其拉伸断口进行了分析。结果表明:在搅拌作用下凝固的合金相比同成分非搅拌时凝固的合金,Al-24%Si过共晶合金强度提高了约11%,伸长率提高了约12%;Al-6.6%Si亚共晶合金强度提高了约5%,伸长率提高了约46%。过共晶合金在相同搅拌强度下,其硬度是随着降温速率的增大而增大的。亚共晶合金在搅拌强度相同时,降温速率越小,硬度就越高;合金降温速率相同时,搅拌强度越高,硬度就越高。     

低过热度铸造和触变锻造结合制备A356铝合金车轮的组织与力学性能

采用低过热度铸造和触变锻造相结合的方法制备A356铝合金车轮,研究低过热度铸造A356铝合金坯料的组织、坯料二次加热组织演变规律和触变锻造车轮的组织与力学性能。结果表明：熔体在635℃浇注,可获得具有细小、均匀的非枝晶晶粒的A356铝合金坯料。坯料在600℃等温加热60min后,非枝晶晶粒可转变成球形晶粒,在750kN锻压力下半固态坯料可触变锻造成铝合金车轮。经T6热处理,A356铝合金车轮的抗拉强度和伸长率分别为327．6MPa和7．8％,高于铸造铝合金车轮的拉伸力学性能。将低过热度铸造与触变锻造工艺相结合,可以制备具有较高力学性能的铝合金车轮。     

Effect of Grain-Refined on Primary α Phase in Semi-Solid A356 Alloy Prepared by low superheat Pouring and Slightil Electromagnetic Stirring

The semi-solid slurry of A356 alloy, which is grain-refined by Al-Ti-B master alloy, is prepared by low superheat pouring and slight electromagnetic stirring. The effects of grain refining on the morphology and the grain size of the primary α phase in the slurry manufactured are researched. The results indicate that the slurry with particle-like and rosette-like primary α phases can be prepared by low superheat pouring and slight electromagnetic stirring from liquid A356 alloy grain-refined, in which the pouring temperature can be suitably raised. Compared with the A356 samples without grain refining, the grain size and particle morphology of primary α phase as well as the distribution of the grain with particle-like or rosette-like along radial in the ingot in A356 are markedly improved by grain refining.     

EFFECT OF GRAIN REFINING ON PRIMARY α PHASE IN SEMI-SOLID A356 ALLOY PREPARED BY LOW SUPERHEAT POURING AND SLIGHT ELECTROMAGNETIC STIRRING

The semi-solid slurry of A356 alloy, which is grain-refined by Al-Ti-B master alloy, is prepared by low superheat pouring and slight electromagnetic stirring. The effects of grain refining on the morphology and the grain size of the primary α phase in the slurry manufactured are researched. The results indicate that the slurry with particle-like and rosette-like primary α phases can be prepared by low superheat pouring and slight electromagnetic stirring from liquid A356 alloy grain-refined, in which the pouring temperature can be suitably raised. Compared with the A356 samples without grain refining, the grain size and particle morphology of primary α phase as well as the distribution of the grain with particle-like or rosette-like along radial in the ingot in A356 are markedly improved by grain refining.     

搅拌摩擦焊工艺参数对铸态A356铝合金抗拉强度的影响(英文)

A356是一种高强度铝硅铸造态合金,广泛用于食品、化工、船舶、电器和汽车行业。熔焊这种铸造合金时存在许多问题,如孔隙、微裂隙、热裂等。然而,用搅拌摩擦焊(FSW)来焊接这种铸造态合金可以避免上述缺陷发生。研究了搅拌摩擦焊工艺参数对铸造态A356铝合金抗拉强度的影响;对旋转速度、焊接速度和轴向力等工艺参数进行优化;从宏观和微观组织分析角度对焊接区的质量进行分析;对焊接接头的抗拉强度进行了测定,并对抗拉强度与焊缝区硬度和显微组织的相关性进行了研究。在旋转速度1000r/min、焊接速度75mm/min和轴向力5kN的条件下得到的焊接接头具有最高的抗拉强度。     

Effect of Holding Pressure on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of A356 Aluminum Alloy

In this study, the effect of holding pressure on microstructure and mechanical properties of low-pressure die cast A356 aluminum alloy was investigated. The results showed that the application of high holding pressure (300 kPa) generated castings with denser structure and superior mechanical properties. By increasing the holding pressure up to 300 kPa, the size of secondary dendrite arm spacing greatly reduced by 22.7% at the cooling rate of 1°C/s and decreased by 12.8% at 10°C/s. The Feret’s diameter and aspect ratio of eutectic silicon particles decreased by 8.4 and 5.1% at the cooling rate of 1°C/s and decreased by 9.3 and 6.4% at 10°C/s, respectively. Meanwhile, the density of A356 aluminum alloy increased to 2.678 g/cm³ and the area fraction of porosity decreased to 0.035%. Thus, tensile properties of A356 aluminum alloy obtained at high holding pressure were enhanced, especially the ductility. All these could be associated with the better filling capability and faster cooling rate caused by high holding pressure. In the analytical range of experimental conditions, the correlation of mechanical properties with process parameters was established by statistical models to predict the ultimate tensile strength and elongation of low-pressure die cast A356 aluminum alloy.     

对A356Al合金细化和变质处理的研究

研究了A356Al合金熔体处理过程中细化与变质的交互作用。结果表明:只添加Al-10Sr的熔体处理,α-Al二次枝晶间距为19.6μm,抗拉强度228MPa、屈服强度177MPa、伸长率8.9%、布氏硬度73HBW;而只添加Al-4Ti-1B的熔体处理,α-Al二次枝晶间距为17.3μm,抗拉强度203MPa、屈服强度159MPa、伸长率6.9%、布氏硬度67HBW。指出:Si相的形态对A356Al合金力学性能影响最大,变质效力是限制A356Al合金力学性能的首要因素。     

Structure and mechanical properties of AZ31 magnesium alloy billets by different hot-top semi-continuous casting technology

AZ31 alloy billets of 200 mm in diameter were produced by three different processes of conventional direct chill(DC) casting,low-frequency electromagnetic casting(LFEC) and low-frequency electromagnetic vibration casting(LFEVC),respectively.The effect of LFEC and LFEVC on the microstructures,macrosegregation and mechanical properties of AZ31 alloy billets was investigated.In conventional DC casting,the AZ31 alloy billets exhibited coarse grains(about 370 μm) and severe segregation of Al and Zn.In the presence of a solo low-frequency alternating magnetic field or a low-frequency electromagnetic vibration field applied during DC casting of φ200 mm AZ31 billets,grains in the AZ31 alloy billets were effectively refined(about 210 μm) and the macrosegregation of Al and Zn in the billets was greatly decreased.Furthermore,the tensile strength,fracture elongation and hardness of the as-cast AZ31 alloy billets were improved by the processes of LFEC and LFEVC relative to that cast by the process of conventional DC casting.