Numerical simulation of macrostructure formation in centrifugal casting of particle reinforced metal matrix composites. Part 2: simulations and practical applications

Centrifugal casting is a widely applied method for production of graded metal matrix composites (MMCs). This paper discusses some aspects of the macrostructure management of centrifugally cast particle reinforced MMCs. A specially developed software product is applied for the analysis of many techno...

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Published in:Modelling and simulation in materials science and engineering 2003-07, Vol.11 (4), p.651-674
Main Authors: Drenchev, Ludmil, Sobczak, Jerzy, Malinov, Savko, Sha, Wei
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Centrifugal casting is a widely applied method for production of graded metal matrix composites (MMCs). This paper discusses some aspects of the macrostructure management of centrifugally cast particle reinforced MMCs. A specially developed software product is applied for the analysis of many technological regimes for casting cylindrical sleeves of composite alloy A356 and SiC particles as reinforcing phase. A number of technological recommendations are made. Castings of aluminium alloy A356 and copper alloy C90300 with Ni coated graphite particles of diameter 100 *mm introduced as reinforcing phase are discussed. Some typical and unusual casting structures are analysed using the specially developed software product.
ISSN:0965-0393
1361-651X
DOI:10.1088/0965-0393/11/4/315