Analysis of Shrinkage Characteristics of Aluminium Silicon Alloy

Analysis of shrinkage characteristics of Aluminium-Silicon alloy was studied theoretically and experimentally. The Aluminium alloys considered in the study are A413 (LM6), A360 (LM9) and A380 (LM24). Extensive literature survey has suggested that cavity filling and solidification process are two mos...

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Published in:Journal for Manufacturing Science and Production 2016-09, Vol.16 (3), p.163-171
Main Authors: Hussainy, Syed Ferhathullah, Mohiuddin, Mohd. Viquar, Laxminarayana, P., Sundarrajan, S., Krishnaiah, A.
Format: Article
Language:English
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06.30.Dr
61.25.Mv
81.30.Fb
Alloys
Aluminium alloy
Aluminum alloys
Analysis
ANOVA
Casting
casting yield
Cooling
Engineering schools
Experiments
Manufacturing
Mechanical engineering
shrinkage
Silicon
Solidification
Studies
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Summary:Analysis of shrinkage characteristics of Aluminium-Silicon alloy was studied theoretically and experimentally. The Aluminium alloys considered in the study are A413 (LM6), A360 (LM9) and A380 (LM24). Extensive literature survey has suggested that cavity filling and solidification process are two most critical aspects to produce high quality casting components. A statistical model of parameters and response to understand the influence of parameters on shrinkage and casting yield studies has been presented. Experiments were conducted in foundry in industrial environment to produce commercially treated aluminium alloy castings in sand mould. Alloy was found to be most significant factor influencing shrinkage. The yield of casting was improved using insulating and exothermic sleeves. Solidification time of exothermic riser was 10 % more than insulated riser. Thus, in order to produce radiographic quality casting a theoretical and experimental method is presented so that number of trials in foundry is reduced which leads to increased reliability and productivity. Study also shows that by using sleeves considerable metal is saved, energy saving during melting, improved quality, reduced cost and increased capacity of plant can be achieved.
ISSN:2191-4184
0793-6648
2191-0375
DOI:10.1515/jmsp-2016-0002