A review on the fluidity of al based alloys

Abstract

Fluidity of molten metals is of significant importance in producing sound castings, particularly thin-walled castings.

To meet the industrial demands of complex shaped castings, the knowledge of the parameters affecting fluidity is required in order to have a better control of the production processes.
Since fluidity is one of the measures by which the castability of metals can be quantified, a definition and a description of castability are presented in this study.
A definition of fluidity follows. Fluidity depends on many factors and this study reports the influence of the main factors: alloy composition, heat of fusion, superheat, grain refinement, modifying agents, mould material and temperature, melt cleanliness, coating and viscosity.