Abstract: Macro- and microstructures of composite made by different particle transport methods and electromagnetic stirring were observed and contrasted, and the effect of different baffle shape and obliquity was studied by simulating the flow field of electromagnetic stirring on the basis of ANSYS. As a result, a new kind of technique to reform the flow field was presented. Among three particle adding methods, bottom adding method is the most efficient, strong shearing force between particles and alloy melt is beneficial to the mixed process. The use of baffle can restrain the vortex and can result in a strong axial flow. While the inclined angle is 60°, the most efficient results are yielded. A new composite baffle was designed and the optimum technology parameters were given. As a result, the aluminum matrix / TM particulate composite with compact structures and well proportioned grains was fabricated by composite baffle and the bottom adding method.
Technology optimum on electromagnetic stirring method for composite fabrication
Abstract:
Macro- and microstructures of composite made by different particle transport methods and electromagnetic stirring were observed and contrasted, and the effect of different baffle shape and obliquity was studied by simulating the flow field of electromagnetic stirring on the basis of ANSYS. As a result, a new kind of technique to reform the flow field was presented. Among three particle adding methods, bottom adding method is the most efficient, strong shearing force between particles and alloy melt is beneficial to the mixed process. The use of baffle can restrain the vortex and can result in a strong axial flow. While the inclined angle is 60°, the most efficient results are yielded. A new composite baffle was designed and the optimum technology parameters were given. As a result, the aluminum matrix / TM particulate composite with compact structures and well proportioned grains was fabricated by composite baffle and the bottom adding method.