Author(s):
1. Zvonko Gulisija, Institut za tehnologiju nuklearnih i drugih mineralnih sirovina, Serbia
2. Marija Mihailović, Serbia

Abstract:
The advantages of electromagnetic casting process (EMC) comparing to the conventional continuous casting process of Al alloys are presented here. Besides the better ingot surface obtained as the result of the reduced metal-mould contact pressure, the uniform fine-grained microstructure, and hence the mechanical properties of the alloy can be achieved. Following the correlation microstructure-mechanical properties, the preferred mechanical properties can be assured by the adequate microstructural properties obtaining. The microstructural properties quantification is the object of this investigation. Finally, as the consequence of improved as-cast microstructure, the casting defects are avoided, the material and energy savings are achieved.

Key words:
Al alloy 7075, electromagnetic casting

Thematic field:
PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING

Opening paper:
Yes

Date of abstract submission:
12.04.2011.

Number of visits:
743

Conference:
11^th International Conference on Accomplishments in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

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