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Unit of Dispersing Solid Particles Into Molten Al-Alloys: Preparation and Casting of The Composites
Unit of Dispersing Solid Particles Into Molten Al-Alloys: Preparation and Casting of The Composites
4- the mechanical stirrer blades were positioned below the surface of the
melt; the rotation speed of the stirrer was maintained at 1400 r.p.m. To
create the necessary vortex. A pre - weighed amount of SiC particles (17.5,
35, 52.5 and 70 grams for each trial), preheated at 900 oC for one hour, are
introduced into the molten melt by a feeder device which is positioned so
that the particles enter the melt between the rotor and the crucible wall.
Silicon carbide particles were added slowly (to an approximate rate of 30
g/mm), as when added at higher rates the particles became agglomerated.
6- the crucible was then removed from the electric furnace and the oxide film
at the top of the melt was skimmed off and the melt was gently stirred
with coated stainless steel rod to avoid particle setting.
Squeeze Casting
Squeeze casting, also known as liquid- metal forging, is a process by
which molten metal solidifies under pressure within closed dies positioned
between the plates of a hydraulic press. The applied pressure and the instant
contact of the molten metal with the die surface produce a rapid heat transfer
contact that yields a pore-free fine-grain casting with mechanical properties
approaching those of a wrought product.
Squeeze casting is simple and economical, efficient in its use of raw
material, and has excellent potential for automated operation at high rates of
production .The process generates the highest mechanical properties
attainable in a cast product. The microstructural refinement and integrity of
squeeze cast products are desirable for many critical applications.
Time Delay is the duration between the actual pouring of the metal and
the instant the punch contacts the molten spool and starts the pressurization
of thin webs that are incorporated into the die cavity. Because increased
pouring temperatures may be required to fill these sections adequately upon
pouring, a time delay will allow for cooling of the molten pool before closing
of the dies to avoid shrink porosity.
Pressure Levels of 50 to 140 MPa are normally used, 70 MPa is generally
applied, depending on part geometry and the required mechanical properties.
There is an optimum pressure for each of the systems after which no added
advantages in mechanical properties are obtained.