Semi-solid processing of hypereutectic A390 alloys using novel rheoforming process

来源期刊：中国有色金属学报(英文版)2010年第9期

论文作者：M. TEBIB J. B. MORIN F. AJERSCH X. GRANT CHEN

文章页码：1743 - 1748

Key words：semi-solid forming; rheoforming process; hypereutectic A390 alloys; microstructure

Abstract: The feasibility of semi solid processing of hypereutectic A390 alloys using a novel rheoforming process was investigated. A combination of the swirl enthalpy equilibration device (SEED) process, isothermal holding using insulation and addition of solid alloy during swirling was introduced as a novel method to improve the processability of semi solid slurry. The effects of isothermal holding and the addition of solid alloy on the temperature gradient between the centre and the wall and on the formation of α(Al) particles were examined. In additional tests, phosphorus and strontium were added to the molten metal to refine the primary and eutectic silicon structure to facilitate semi solid processing. The results show that the combination of the SEED process with two additional processing steps can produce semi-solid A390 alloys that can be rheoprocessed. The microstructure reveals an adequate amount of non-dendritic α(Al) globules surrounded by liquid, which greatly improves the processability of semi-solid slurry.