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Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly
The Canadian Journal of Metallurgy and Materials Science
Volume 53, 2014 - Issue 1
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Materials Processing and Characterisation

Estimation of porosity and shrinkage in a cast eutectic Al–Si alloy

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Pages 55-64 | Received 07 Mar 2013, Accepted 02 Jun 2013, Published online: 05 Dec 2013
 

Abstract

Estimation of volume deficit of US 413 cast aluminium alloy has been discussed in the present study. Decrease in specific volume leads to volume deficits in castings and it can be envisaged as a casting defect. Hence, information about volume deficit and its distribution is essential in minimising casting defects. The volume deficit of a given casting is the combination of macro cavities, internal porosity, surface sinks and volumetric contraction. These defects are measured using mathematical formulae. Estimation of internal closed porosity has been addressed through X-ray computer tomography. Influence of pouring temperature on the volume deficit characteristics has been studied.

Dans cette étude, on discute de l’estimation du déficit volumique de l’alliage coulé d’aluminium US 413. La réduction du volume spécifique mène à un déficit volumique dans les moulages que l’on considère comme un défaut de coulée. En conséquence, l’information concernant le déficit volumique et sa distribution est essentielle dans la restreinte des défauts de coulée. Le déficit volumique d’un moulage donné consiste en une combinaison de macro cavités, de porosité interne, de puits de surface et de contraction volumétrique. Ces défauts sont mesurés en utilisant des formules mathématiques. On a abordé l’estimation de la porosité interne fermée au moyen de la tomographie par ordinateur avec rayons x. On a étudié l’influence de la température de coulée sur les caractéristiques du déficit volumique.

The authors reward their thanks to Directorate of Engineering and Director DRDL for providing support and permission for carrying out this R&D work.

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