Quality Assessment of Aluminium Castings Using Computed Tomography

• Published in: Engineering proceedings 2024-02, Vol.64 (1), p.6
• Main Authors: Martin Pinta, Ladislav Socha, Karel Gryc, Jana Sviželová, Kamil Koza
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: computed tomography; microstructural analysis; non-destructive testing; porosity; secondary aluminium alloys
• ISSN: 2673-4591
• DOI: 10.3390/engproc2024064006

The article deals with the use of computed tomography, an advanced method for evaluating the quality of aluminium castings. Casting quality is a key factor in ensuring safety and reliability in industrial applications. Computed tomography is a comprehensive method allowing a three-dimensional, high-resolution view of the internal structure of materials. The main focus of this paper is the study of BRACKET REAR aluminium castings, manufactured in two-piece moulds using a high-pressure die-casting technology. In this paper, four castings have been analysed which are produced in one cycle. The focus is on the problem of porosity and open stagnation in the castings. A numerical simulation has also been used to illustrate the occurrence of porosity, which can be used to determine both the occurrence of porosity and the occurrence of unfilled volume. The experimental part of the paper describes the methods used to evaluate the BRACKET REAR castings. The numerical simulation was performed in ProCAST 18.0 to determine the occurrence of porosity in the castings under study. The evaluation of computed tomography was performed in myVGL 3.0 2023 software to analyse the internal defects in the castings. The evaluation focused on assessing internal defects and their subsequent effect on the functionality of the final casting.