Modeling of ingot distortions during direct chill casting of aluminum alloys

Numerical Modeling of Macrosegregation during the Direct-Chill Casting of an Al alloy Billet

ABSTRACT Macrosegregation has been received high attention in the solidification modeling studies. In the present work, a numerical model was developed to predict the macrosegregation during the DC Casting of an Al-4.5wt%Cu billet. The mathematical model developed in this study consists of mass, momentum, energy and species conservation equations for a two-phase mixture of liquid and solid in a...

Macrosegregation in direct-chill casting of aluminium alloys

Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys Casting Problems

Aluminum castings have played an integral role in the growth of the aluminum industry since its inception in the late 19th century. The first commercial aluminum products were castings, such as cooking utensils and decorative parts, which exploited the novelty and utility of the new metal. Those early applications rapidly expanded to address the requirements of a wide range of engineering speci...

Modeling of Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Aluminum Alloys during the Casting and Heat Treatment Process

In the production of aluminum castings, alloy composition, metallurgy, and local solidification conditions determine the distribution of microstructure and defects. The local distributions of microstructure and defects have a defining impact on the mechanical properties. This paper will present an overview of new options to simulate the local microstructure in casting processes and throughout t...

A Guide to Aluminum Casting Alloys

The specification of an aluminum alloy for a cast component is based upon the mechanical properties it can achieve. For the designer and purchaser, it is vital to understand that the properties obtained from one particular combination of casting alloy, foundry practice and thermal treatment may not be identical to those achieved with the same alloy in a different foundry or with a different the...