New strain induced melt activation（new SIMA） method was employed to prepare high-quality semisolid billet of AZ61 magnesium alloy.Optical microscopy and tensile test were used to study the microstructure and mechani...New strain induced melt activation（new SIMA） method was employed to prepare high-quality semisolid billet of AZ61 magnesium alloy.Optical microscopy and tensile test were used to study the microstructure and mechanical properties of the thixo-extruded component.The results showed that the optimal process parameters for achieving the complete filling status involved the applied pressure of 784 MPa,the pressure holding time of 90 s and the die temperature of 450 ℃.Compared to semisolid isothermal treatment,high mechanical properties such as the tensile strength of 300.5 MPa and elongation of 22% and fine microstructure were obtained in the thixo-extruded parts.With increasing the isothermal temperature and holding time,the tensile strength and elongation were increased firstly and then decreased.When the press pass was increased from 1 to 4,the tensile strength and elongation of the thixo-extruded parts were greatly enhanced and microstructure was refined obviously.展开更多
The electromagnetic direct chill （EMDC） casting process is a welt-established production route for aluminum alloy ingot, however, the skin effect restricts the casting diameter. In order to avoid this problem, annul...The electromagnetic direct chill （EMDC） casting process is a welt-established production route for aluminum alloy ingot, however, the skin effect restricts the casting diameter. In order to avoid this problem, annulus electromagnetic direct chill （A-EMDC） casting process has been developed. A three-dimension finite element computational model of A-EMDC casting process was established by using ANSYS Magnetic-Nodal programs and FLOTRAN CFD programs. Microstruetures of A-EMDC casting semi-solid Al-6Si-3Cu-Mg alloy billets were investigated. Two pairs of vortexes occur within the crystallizer with opposite direction in A-EMDC. The annulus gap is advantageous to increasing circulate flow, reducing the temperature gradient as well as shallowing liquid sump depth. The microstructure obtained by A-EMDC is globular or rosette-like, and the microstructure is homogeneous in the billet.展开更多
采用DSC测试、热镦粗实验、半固态等温处理实验、金相显微镜观察以及Image Pro Plus图像处理软件,研究了等温压缩温度、压缩量和半固态等温处理的温度、保温时间对再结晶重熔(RAP)法制备AlSi7Mg铝合金半固态坯料微观组织的影响。结果表...采用DSC测试、热镦粗实验、半固态等温处理实验、金相显微镜观察以及Image Pro Plus图像处理软件,研究了等温压缩温度、压缩量和半固态等温处理的温度、保温时间对再结晶重熔(RAP)法制备AlSi7Mg铝合金半固态坯料微观组织的影响。结果表明:等温压缩过程中温度对半固态坯料微观组织的影响不明显,而等温压缩变形量的增大有利于细化半固态坯料微观组织,最优热镦粗参数为温度240℃,变形量40%;半固态等温处理过程中,随保温温度升高,微观组织固相晶粒的尺寸逐渐增大,而随着保温时间延长,半固态组织中固相颗粒的尺寸先缓慢长大再迅速长大然后趋于不变,固相颗粒的圆整度变化较为复杂。通过RAP法制备的AlSi7Mg铝合金半固态坯料平均晶粒尺寸为64~117μm,形状因子为0.76~0.89。低于599℃时,半固态的平均晶粒尺寸的立方粗化线性关系不明显,影响晶粒粗化的机制主要有Ostwald熟化、合并长大、再结晶和熔化;在599℃时,晶粒尺寸的立方粗化线性关系较为明显,此时Ostwald熟化为晶粒粗化的主导机制。展开更多
The billets of AM60 alloy, prepared with self-inoculation method, were partially remelted into semisolid state. Effects of process parameters on remelting microstructure of semisolid billet were investigated. Experime...The billets of AM60 alloy, prepared with self-inoculation method, were partially remelted into semisolid state. Effects of process parameters on remelting microstructure of semisolid billet were investigated. Experimental results show that the solid particles obtained with self-inoculation method are in smaller grain size and globular shape after partial remelting, compared with those prepared with other casting methods. In the optimized process conditions, the average size of solid particles of partially remelted billet is 65 μm, and the shape factor is 1.12. The process parameters, i.e. pouting temperature, addition amount of self-inoculants, and the slope angle of multi-stream mixing cooling chalmel have influence on the microstructure of partially remelted billet. The optimized temperature is from 680 ℃ to 700 ℃, addition amount of self-inoculants is between 5% and 7% （mass fraction）, slope angle of multi-stream mixing cooling channel is between 30° and 45°, with which the dendritic microstructure of as-cast billet can be avoided, and the size of solid particles ofremelted billet is reduced.展开更多
Semisolid billet of AZ80 magnesium alloy was prepared by new strain induced melt activated (new SIMA) process and thixoforging experiment was performed.The results show that after as-cast AZ80 magnesium alloy is proce...Semisolid billet of AZ80 magnesium alloy was prepared by new strain induced melt activated (new SIMA) process and thixoforging experiment was performed.The results show that after as-cast AZ80 magnesium alloy is processed by equal channel angular extrusion, microstructure is refined well due to heavy dynamic recrystallization occurring in severe plastic deformation.Compared with semisolid isothermal treatment and conventional SIMA, semisolid billet with fine and spheroidal grains are achieved in new SIMA.Thixoforging process of semisolid billet prepared by new SIMA has many advantages such as good surface quality of final component, high ability to fill cavity and net-shape.The fine and spheroidal grains and high mechanical properties such as tensile strength of 298 MPa and elongation of 28% can be developed in final part thixoforged.展开更多
基金Project(51075099) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(E201038) supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province,China+3 种基金Project(20090460884) supported by the China Postdoctoral Science FoundationProjects (HIT.NSRIF.2013007 and 2012038) supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,ChinaProject (2011RFQXG010) supported by the Harbin City Young Scientists Foundation under the GrantProject(LBH-T1102) supported by the Specially Postdoctoral Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province,China
文摘New strain induced melt activation（new SIMA） method was employed to prepare high-quality semisolid billet of AZ61 magnesium alloy.Optical microscopy and tensile test were used to study the microstructure and mechanical properties of the thixo-extruded component.The results showed that the optimal process parameters for achieving the complete filling status involved the applied pressure of 784 MPa,the pressure holding time of 90 s and the die temperature of 450 ℃.Compared to semisolid isothermal treatment,high mechanical properties such as the tensile strength of 300.5 MPa and elongation of 22% and fine microstructure were obtained in the thixo-extruded parts.With increasing the isothermal temperature and holding time,the tensile strength and elongation were increased firstly and then decreased.When the press pass was increased from 1 to 4,the tensile strength and elongation of the thixo-extruded parts were greatly enhanced and microstructure was refined obviously.
基金Project(2009AA03Z534) supported by the National Hi-tech Research and Development Program of ChinaProject(2006CB605203) supported by the National Basic Research Program of China
文摘The electromagnetic direct chill （EMDC） casting process is a welt-established production route for aluminum alloy ingot, however, the skin effect restricts the casting diameter. In order to avoid this problem, annulus electromagnetic direct chill （A-EMDC） casting process has been developed. A three-dimension finite element computational model of A-EMDC casting process was established by using ANSYS Magnetic-Nodal programs and FLOTRAN CFD programs. Microstruetures of A-EMDC casting semi-solid Al-6Si-3Cu-Mg alloy billets were investigated. Two pairs of vortexes occur within the crystallizer with opposite direction in A-EMDC. The annulus gap is advantageous to increasing circulate flow, reducing the temperature gradient as well as shallowing liquid sump depth. The microstructure obtained by A-EMDC is globular or rosette-like, and the microstructure is homogeneous in the billet.
文摘采用DSC测试、热镦粗实验、半固态等温处理实验、金相显微镜观察以及Image Pro Plus图像处理软件,研究了等温压缩温度、压缩量和半固态等温处理的温度、保温时间对再结晶重熔(RAP)法制备AlSi7Mg铝合金半固态坯料微观组织的影响。结果表明:等温压缩过程中温度对半固态坯料微观组织的影响不明显,而等温压缩变形量的增大有利于细化半固态坯料微观组织,最优热镦粗参数为温度240℃,变形量40%;半固态等温处理过程中,随保温温度升高,微观组织固相晶粒的尺寸逐渐增大,而随着保温时间延长,半固态组织中固相颗粒的尺寸先缓慢长大再迅速长大然后趋于不变,固相颗粒的圆整度变化较为复杂。通过RAP法制备的AlSi7Mg铝合金半固态坯料平均晶粒尺寸为64~117μm,形状因子为0.76~0.89。低于599℃时,半固态的平均晶粒尺寸的立方粗化线性关系不明显,影响晶粒粗化的机制主要有Ostwald熟化、合并长大、再结晶和熔化;在599℃时,晶粒尺寸的立方粗化线性关系较为明显,此时Ostwald熟化为晶粒粗化的主导机制。
基金Project (51075099) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject (E201038) supported by the Natural Science Foundation of the Heilongjiang Province, China+2 种基金Project (HIT.NSRIF.2013007) supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities, ChinaProject (2011RFQXG010) supported by the Harbin City Young Scientists Foundation, ChinaProject(LBH-T1102) supported by Specially Postdoctoral Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province, China
基金Project(2007CB613700) supported by the National Basic Research Program of ChinaProject(50964010) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(090WCGA894) supported by the International S&T Cooperation Program of Gansu Province,China
文摘The billets of AM60 alloy, prepared with self-inoculation method, were partially remelted into semisolid state. Effects of process parameters on remelting microstructure of semisolid billet were investigated. Experimental results show that the solid particles obtained with self-inoculation method are in smaller grain size and globular shape after partial remelting, compared with those prepared with other casting methods. In the optimized process conditions, the average size of solid particles of partially remelted billet is 65 μm, and the shape factor is 1.12. The process parameters, i.e. pouting temperature, addition amount of self-inoculants, and the slope angle of multi-stream mixing cooling chalmel have influence on the microstructure of partially remelted billet. The optimized temperature is from 680 ℃ to 700 ℃, addition amount of self-inoculants is between 5% and 7% （mass fraction）, slope angle of multi-stream mixing cooling channel is between 30° and 45°, with which the dendritic microstructure of as-cast billet can be avoided, and the size of solid particles ofremelted billet is reduced.
基金Project(50605015) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(HITQNJS.2008.012) supported by Development Program for Outstanding Young Teachers in Harbin Institute of Technology,China+1 种基金Projects(20090460884,20080440849) supported by China Postdoctoral Science FoundationProject(LBH-Q08104) supported by the Postdoctoral Foundation of Heilongjiang Province,China
文摘Semisolid billet of AZ80 magnesium alloy was prepared by new strain induced melt activated (new SIMA) process and thixoforging experiment was performed.The results show that after as-cast AZ80 magnesium alloy is processed by equal channel angular extrusion, microstructure is refined well due to heavy dynamic recrystallization occurring in severe plastic deformation.Compared with semisolid isothermal treatment and conventional SIMA, semisolid billet with fine and spheroidal grains are achieved in new SIMA.Thixoforging process of semisolid billet prepared by new SIMA has many advantages such as good surface quality of final component, high ability to fill cavity and net-shape.The fine and spheroidal grains and high mechanical properties such as tensile strength of 298 MPa and elongation of 28% can be developed in final part thixoforged.
