The semi-solid metal forming using high pressures has been applied for several years.In contrast,low pressure casting,such as gravity sand casting,has not been widely studied even though it may help reduce porosity de...The semi-solid metal forming using high pressures has been applied for several years.In contrast,low pressure casting,such as gravity sand casting,has not been widely studied even though it may help reduce porosity defects and offer a better casting yield.A semi-solid gravity sand casting process using the Gas Induced Semi-Solid process was investigated.The results show that the process can produce complete parts with no observable defects.The ultimate tensile strength and elongation data of semi-solid cast samples are higher than those of the liquid cast samples.In addition,the semi-solid sand casting process gives a better casting yield.It can be concluded that the semi-solid sand casting of an aluminum alloy using the GISS process is a feasible process.展开更多
Semi-solid Al7Si0.3Mg alloy slurry, which is grain-refined by yttrium, is manufactured by low temperature pouring. The effects of grain-refined by yttrium on the morphology and the grain size of the primary α-Al in s...Semi-solid Al7Si0.3Mg alloy slurry, which is grain-refined by yttrium, is manufactured by low temperature pouring. The effects of grain-refined by yttrium on the morphology and the grain size of the primary α-Al in semi-solid Al7Si0.3Mg alloy are researched. The results indicate that semi-solid Al7Si0.3Mg alloy with particle-like and rosette-like primary α-Al can be prepared by low temperature pouring from liquid Al7Si0.3Mg alloy grain-refined by yttrium. The grain size and particle morphology of primary α-Al in Al7Si0.3Mg alloy are markedly improved by 0.5 wt pet Y. The refining mechanism of Y on the morphology and the grain size of the primary α-Al in semi-solid Al7Si0.3Mg alloy are delved.展开更多
Numerous studies have addressed the advantages of wire arc additive manufacturing for manufacturing aluminum alloys. However, the role of Ti content in aluminum alloys has rarely been discussed. Herein, the effect of ...Numerous studies have addressed the advantages of wire arc additive manufacturing for manufacturing aluminum alloys. However, the role of Ti content in aluminum alloys has rarely been discussed. Herein, the effect of Ti content on the microstructure and properties of Al–7 Si–0.6 Mg alloys was studied. The alloys were deposited via wire arc additive manufacturing and were examined through optical microscopy(OM), scanning electron microscopy(SEM), and electronic universal testing. The results show that the increase of Ti content gradually promotes the increase of the secondary dendrite arm spacing and also has an increasing tendency to form pores defect in the as-deposited alloys. The change of titanium content also affects the difference between horizontal and vertical direction properties of the alloy. The alloy with a Ti content of 0.112 wt% exhibits the best comprehensive properties. There is no difference in its horizontal and vertical direction properties. The tensile strengths, yield strengths, and elongation of this alloy(T6) along the vertical and horizontal axis are 356 and 355 MPa, 307 and308 MPa, and 8.5% and 8.0%, respectively.展开更多
基金Major Science and Technology Project in Yunnan Province-New Material Special Project (202102AB080004, 2018ZE005, 2019ZE001)Yunnan Province Transformation Research Institute Technology Development Research Project-Innovation Guidance and Technology Enterprise Cultivation Plan(202102AB080004)。
基金the funding from Princeof Songkla University for Ph.D. 50% Scholarship,the Royal Golden Jubilee Ph.D. program (Grant No.PHD/0173/2550)
文摘The semi-solid metal forming using high pressures has been applied for several years.In contrast,low pressure casting,such as gravity sand casting,has not been widely studied even though it may help reduce porosity defects and offer a better casting yield.A semi-solid gravity sand casting process using the Gas Induced Semi-Solid process was investigated.The results show that the process can produce complete parts with no observable defects.The ultimate tensile strength and elongation data of semi-solid cast samples are higher than those of the liquid cast samples.In addition,the semi-solid sand casting process gives a better casting yield.It can be concluded that the semi-solid sand casting of an aluminum alloy using the GISS process is a feasible process.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province(No.0650047)the Science and Technology Program of the Education Departmentof Jiangxi Province (Nos.GJJ09229 and GJJ10470)
文摘Semi-solid Al7Si0.3Mg alloy slurry, which is grain-refined by yttrium, is manufactured by low temperature pouring. The effects of grain-refined by yttrium on the morphology and the grain size of the primary α-Al in semi-solid Al7Si0.3Mg alloy are researched. The results indicate that semi-solid Al7Si0.3Mg alloy with particle-like and rosette-like primary α-Al can be prepared by low temperature pouring from liquid Al7Si0.3Mg alloy grain-refined by yttrium. The grain size and particle morphology of primary α-Al in Al7Si0.3Mg alloy are markedly improved by 0.5 wt pet Y. The refining mechanism of Y on the morphology and the grain size of the primary α-Al in semi-solid Al7Si0.3Mg alloy are delved.
基金financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2018YFB1106300-5)。
文摘Numerous studies have addressed the advantages of wire arc additive manufacturing for manufacturing aluminum alloys. However, the role of Ti content in aluminum alloys has rarely been discussed. Herein, the effect of Ti content on the microstructure and properties of Al–7 Si–0.6 Mg alloys was studied. The alloys were deposited via wire arc additive manufacturing and were examined through optical microscopy(OM), scanning electron microscopy(SEM), and electronic universal testing. The results show that the increase of Ti content gradually promotes the increase of the secondary dendrite arm spacing and also has an increasing tendency to form pores defect in the as-deposited alloys. The change of titanium content also affects the difference between horizontal and vertical direction properties of the alloy. The alloy with a Ti content of 0.112 wt% exhibits the best comprehensive properties. There is no difference in its horizontal and vertical direction properties. The tensile strengths, yield strengths, and elongation of this alloy(T6) along the vertical and horizontal axis are 356 and 355 MPa, 307 and308 MPa, and 8.5% and 8.0%, respectively.