Application of squeeze casting technology to obtain aluminum alloy castings

The article presents the results of investigations into castings made of four aluminum alloys produced with the use of squeeze casting technology.
The investigations used the following alloys: EN AW 7022 (AlZn5Mg3Cu) and its modification with a titanium addition, A201.0, EN AC-4800 (AlSi13Mg1CuNi), Al-Si-Zn according to the patent PL 158900. The alloys were used to make castings with the use of squeeze casting technology and - for comparison - die castings. Investigations were performed on the basic mechanical properties of the obtained castings.
In order to improve their mechanical properties, thermal treatment according to individually selected process parameters (depending on the alloy) was performed. The thermal treatment parameters were selected based on e.g. an analysis of the DSC diagrams. The tests proved the effectiveness of squeeze casting technology in obtaining high-strength casts made from the examined alloys.

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