State-of-the-art characterization tools for Al foundry alloys

Authors

  • M. Di Sabatino
  • S. Akhtar
  • L. Arnberg

Abstract

In this manuscript we review some characterization tools
for Al foundry alloys. Castability is the ability of an alloy
to be cast without formation of defects such as cracks,
pores or misruns. Being able to measure, hence to control,
these defects is fundamental and plays a critical role for
the development of numerical models for castability.
Also melt quality influences these defects formation.
Alloy dependent phenomena that determine castability
are, among others, fluidity and porosity. This manuscript
focuses on the main characterization tools for measuring
fluidity, porosity and melt quality.

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2013-09-06

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