New T6 heat treatments for AlSi alloys conformed in semi-solid state

Authors

  • S. Menargues Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), Centro de Diseño de Aleaciones Ligeras y Tratamientos de Superficie (CDAL)
  • M. T. Baile Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), Centro de Diseño de Aleaciones Ligeras y Tratamientos de Superficie (CDAL)
  • A. Forn Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), Centro de Diseño de Aleaciones Ligeras y Tratamientos de Superficie (CDAL)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3989/revmetalm.1252

Keywords:

Semi-solid, A356, A357, Heat treatment, Aluminum

Abstract


In this work the microstructural changes that occurs during the solution and aging steps of heat treated of AlSi alloys, conformed in semi-solid state, were analysed. The study allowed developing a new T6 heat treatment, with solution times down to 30 min. With this new short heat treatment, the alloy showed better mechanical properties in comparison with the same alloy heat treated in standard conditions (solution times between 6 h and 8 h). This new heat treatment, carried out at 540 ºC, allowed complete magnesium dissolution and, at the same time, minimizes the grain and eutectic silicon growth. Although this experimentation was carried out with A356 and A357 aluminum alloys, conformed by Sub-Liquidus-Casting process, these results may be applicable to components produced with other semi-solid technologies and with others AlSi hardenable alloys that form coherent magnesium precipitates. The characterization of samples was carried out by micrographic analysis, by hardness and ultramicrohardnes tests.

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Published

2013-08-30

How to Cite

Menargues, S., Baile, M. T., & Forn, A. (2013). New T6 heat treatments for AlSi alloys conformed in semi-solid state. Revista De Metalurgia, 49(4), 266–274. https://doi.org/10.3989/revmetalm.1252

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