Advanced search
Publication Cover
International Journal of Cast Metals Research Volume 12, 2000 - Issue 6
Submit an article Journal homepage
35
Views
26
CrossRef citations to date
0
Altmetric
Original Articles

Selection of temper and Mg content to optimise the Quality Index of Al-7Si-Mg casting alloys

C.H. CáceresCRC for Cast Metals Manufacturing (CAST) Department of Mining, Minerals and Materials Engineering, The University of Queensland, BrisbaneQLD4072 (Australia)Correspondence[email protected]
&
J. BarresiComalco Research and Technical Support, Comalco Aluminum Ltd, 15 Edgars Rd, Thomastown, Melbourne, VIC3074 (Australia)
Pages 377-384 | Published online: 29 Nov 2016

Citations (26)

Keep up to date with the latest research on this topic with citation updates for this article.

Subscribe to citation updates

Read on this site (7)

Kh. A. Ragab, M. Bouazara, A. Bouaicha & O. Allaoui. (2017) Microstructural and mechanical features of aluminium semi-solid alloys made by rheocasting technique. Materials Science and Technology 33:6, pages 646-655.
Read now
M. Bouazara, H. Banitalebi, Kh. A. Ragab & H. Mrad. (2016) On the characteristics of automotive low arm-suspension system parts made of aluminum casting alloys. International Journal of Cast Metals Research 29:3, pages 129-136.
Read now
Kh A Ragab, M Bournane, A M Samuel, A M A Al-Ahmari, F H Samuel & H W Doty. (2013) Mechanical characterisation and quality index of A356-type aluminium castings heat treated using fluidised bed quenching. Materials Science and Technology 29:4, pages 412-425.
Read now
Kh. A Ragab, A M A Mohamed, A M Samuel, F H Samuel & A M A Al-Ahmari. (2012) Effect of rapid heating on quality assessment of 356 and 319 aluminium cast alloys using fluidised bed. International Journal of Cast Metals Research 25:3, pages 129-143.
Read now
H. Möller, G. Govender, W. E. Stumpf & R. D. Knutsen. (2009) Influence of temper condition on microstructure and mechanical properties of semisolid metal processed Al–Si–Mg alloy A356. International Journal of Cast Metals Research 22:6, pages 417-421.
Read now
C. H. Cáceres. (2001) Material properties and process assessment in Mg-Al casting alloys using strength—ductility charts. International Journal of Cast Metals Research 14:3, pages 185-197.
Read now
J. A. Taylor, D. H. St John, J. Barresi & M. J. Couper. (2000) An empirical analysis of trends in mechanical properties of T6 heat treated Al-Si-Mg casting alloys. International Journal of Cast Metals Research 12:6, pages 419-430.
Read now

Articles from other publishers (19)

Jicun Ren, Zhiheng Hong, Qingshan Zhou, Xiaojing Xu & Siyuan Yin. (2023) Effect of Aging Treatment Temperature on Microstructure and Properties of Al-Si-Mg Cast Aluminum Alloy. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance.
Crossref
ChoongDo Lee. (2022) Effects of Aging Hardenability and Microporosity Variation on the Quality Index of the Tensile Property of Al-6Si-xMg Casting Alloys. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance 32:8, pages 3487-3499.
Crossref
H. R. Ammar, A. M. Samuel, F. H. Samuel, H. W. Doty & G. K. Sigworth. (2021) Appropriate Heat Treatment Procedures for Improving Strength and Quality Index in 354 Casting Alloys. International Journal of Metalcasting 16:4, pages 1651-1668.
Crossref
H. R. Ammar, A. M. Samuel, H. W. Doty & F. H. Samuel. (2021) Effect of Iron, Copper and Heat Treatments on the Microstructure and Tensile Properties of Al-Si-Based Alloys. International Journal of Metalcasting 16:3, pages 1101-1121.
Crossref
Jon Ander Santamaría, Jon Sertucha, Alberto Redondo, Ibon Lizarralde, Edurne Ochoa de Zabalegui & Patxi Rodríguez. (2022) Towards the Prediction of Tensile Properties in Automotive Cast Parts Manufactured by LPDC with the A356.2 Alloy. Metals 12:4, pages 656.
Crossref
Mohamed H. Abdelaziz, Agnes M. Samuel, Herbert W. Doty, Victor Songmene & Fawzy H. Samuel. (2022) Mechanical Performance and Precipitation Behavior in Al-Si-Cu-Mg Cast Alloys: Effect of Prolonged Thermal Exposure. Materials 15:8, pages 2830.
Crossref
H. R. Ammar, A. M. Samuel, F. H. Samuel & H. W. Doty. (2021) The Concept of Quality Index and Its Application for Al–Si Cast Alloys. International Journal of Metalcasting 15:4, pages 1197-1212.
Crossref
M. H. Abdelaziz, A. M. Samuel, H. W. Doty & F. H. Samuel. (2021) Various Aspects Influencing the Fracture Behavior of Impact-Tested Zr-Containing Al–Si–Cu–Mg–354-Type Alloys. International Journal of Metalcasting 15:4, pages 1282-1297.
Crossref
ChoongDo Lee. (2019) Quality Index of Tensile Property on Porosity Variation in A356 Casting Alloys upon T6 Treatment. Metals and Materials International 27:5, pages 900-913.
Crossref
Erzi, Gürsoy, Yüksel, Colak & Dispinar. (2019) Determination of Acceptable Quality Limit for Casting of A356 Aluminium Alloy: Supplier’s Quality Index (SQI). Metals 9:9, pages 957.
Crossref
Khaled Ahmed Ragab, Mohamed Bouazara & X.-Grant Chen. (2019) Quality Index Charts of Al-Si-Mg Semi Solid Alloys Subjected to Multiple Temperatures Aging Treatments and Different Quenching Media. Materials 12:11, pages 1834.
Crossref
SunKi Kim, ChoongDo Lee, KyeongHwan Choe, Hoon Cho & YoungJig Kim. (2018) Quality Index of Tensile Properties on Microporosity Variation in A5052 Aluminium Alloy. International Journal of Metalcasting 13:2, pages 450-462.
Crossref
Mohamed F. Ibrahim, Agnes M. Samuel, Herbert W. Doty & Fawzy H. Samuel. (2016) Effect of Aging Conditions on Precipitation Hardening in Al–Si–Mg and Al–Si–Cu–Mg Alloys. International Journal of Metalcasting 11:2, pages 274-286.
Crossref
M. Bouazara, A. Bouaicha & Kh. A. Ragab. (2015) Fatigue Characteristics and Quality Index of A357 Type Semi-Solid Aluminum Castings Used for Automotive Application. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance 24:8, pages 3084-3092.
Crossref
Kh. A. Ragab, A. M. Samuel, A. M. A. Al-Ahmari, F. H. Samuel & H. W. Doty. (2013) Influence of Fluidized Bed Quenching on the Mechanical Properties and Quality Index of T6 Tempered B319.2-Type Aluminum Alloys. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance 22:11, pages 3476-3489.
Crossref
Kh. A. Ragab, A. M. Samuel, A. M. A. Al-Ahmari, F. H. Samuel & H. W. Doty. (2013) Effect of multi-temperature aging on the characterization of aluminum based castings heat treated using fluidized bed technique. Metals and Materials International 19:4, pages 783-802.
Crossref
S.G. ShabestariM.M. Hejazi & M. Bahramifar. (2009) Effect of Magnesium and Artificial Aging on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Al-Si-Mn-Mg Alloys. Advanced Materials Research 83-86, pages 415-420.
Crossref
H.R. Ammar, C. Moreau, A.M. Samuel, F.H. Samuel & H.W. Doty. (2009) Effects of aging parameters on the quality of 413-type commercial alloys. Materials & Design 30:4, pages 1014-1025.
Crossref
H.R. Ammar, C. Moreau, A.M. Samuel, F.H. Samuel & H.W. Doty. (2008) Influences of alloying elements, solution treatment time and quenching media on quality indices of 413-type Al–Si casting alloys. Materials Science and Engineering: A 489:1-2, pages 426-438.
Crossref

Reprints and Corporate Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

To request a reprint or corporate permissions for this article, please click on the relevant link below:

Order Reprints Request Corporate Permissions

Academic Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

Obtain permissions instantly via Rightslink by clicking on the button below:

Request Academic Permissions

If you are unable to obtain permissions via Rightslink, please complete and submit this Permissions form. For more information, please visit our Permissions help page.

Related research

People also read lists articles that other readers of this article have read.

Recommended articles lists articles that we recommend and is powered by our AI driven recommendation engine.

Cited by lists all citing articles based on Crossref citations.
Articles with the Crossref icon will open in a new tab.