Influence of processing parameters for globular microstructure formation of aluminium 7075 feedstock billet produced by direct thermal method

This work aimed to evaluate the processing parameters for forming globular microstructures on billets of aluminium 7075 alloys with a direct thermal method (DTM). Semi-solid metal (SSM) processing is preferred to produce a high-quality product, which reduces casting flaws such as macroscopy, shrinka...

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Main Authors: Megalingam, Arumugampillai, Asnul Hadi, Ahmad, Nasrul Azuan, Alang, Mohd Rashidi, Maarof, Naher, Sumsun
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author Megalingam, Arumugampillai
Asnul Hadi, Ahmad
Nasrul Azuan, Alang
Mohd Rashidi, Maarof
Naher, Sumsun
author_facet Megalingam, Arumugampillai
Asnul Hadi, Ahmad
Nasrul Azuan, Alang
Mohd Rashidi, Maarof
Naher, Sumsun
author_sort Megalingam, Arumugampillai
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description This work aimed to evaluate the processing parameters for forming globular microstructures on billets of aluminium 7075 alloys with a direct thermal method (DTM). Semi-solid metal (SSM) processing is preferred to produce a high-quality product, which reduces casting flaws such as macroscopy, shrinkage, and porosity. It requires a solid globular microstructure in the semisolid aluminium liquid matrix. DTM is a simple SSM technique for creating a globular microstructure in a temperature environment that is typical of nature. In this experiment, molten aluminium 7075 alloys were poured into a cylindrical copper mould at pouring temperatures of 645 °C and 665 °C, then quenched into the water after holding times of 20, 40, and 60 s. Following that, the microstructure of feedstock billets prepared at a range of pouring temperatures and holding times was investigated. Limited information on aluminium 7075 alloy behaviour, and lack of proper understanding of globular microstructure formation are among the problems that arise in this research field. The influence of parameters on DTM processing should be investigated in detail. In particular, there is a lack of information about the aluminium 7075 effects near the liquidus temperature. Therefore, this study investigates the effects of globular microstructure formation and parameters in aluminium 7075 alloys in detail. A uniform high number of spherical primary particles is expected for a globular microstructure. The results of this experiment indicated that a pouring temperature of 665 °C combined with a holding time of 60 s produced a finer and globular microstructure.
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spelling ump-447232025-06-05T01:39:40Z http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/44723/ Influence of processing parameters for globular microstructure formation of aluminium 7075 feedstock billet produced by direct thermal method Megalingam, Arumugampillai Asnul Hadi, Ahmad Nasrul Azuan, Alang Mohd Rashidi, Maarof Naher, Sumsun TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery TN Mining engineering. Metallurgy This work aimed to evaluate the processing parameters for forming globular microstructures on billets of aluminium 7075 alloys with a direct thermal method (DTM). Semi-solid metal (SSM) processing is preferred to produce a high-quality product, which reduces casting flaws such as macroscopy, shrinkage, and porosity. It requires a solid globular microstructure in the semisolid aluminium liquid matrix. DTM is a simple SSM technique for creating a globular microstructure in a temperature environment that is typical of nature. In this experiment, molten aluminium 7075 alloys were poured into a cylindrical copper mould at pouring temperatures of 645 °C and 665 °C, then quenched into the water after holding times of 20, 40, and 60 s. Following that, the microstructure of feedstock billets prepared at a range of pouring temperatures and holding times was investigated. Limited information on aluminium 7075 alloy behaviour, and lack of proper understanding of globular microstructure formation are among the problems that arise in this research field. The influence of parameters on DTM processing should be investigated in detail. In particular, there is a lack of information about the aluminium 7075 effects near the liquidus temperature. Therefore, this study investigates the effects of globular microstructure formation and parameters in aluminium 7075 alloys in detail. A uniform high number of spherical primary particles is expected for a globular microstructure. The results of this experiment indicated that a pouring temperature of 665 °C combined with a holding time of 60 s produced a finer and globular microstructure. Penerbit Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka Article PeerReviewed pdf en cc_by_nc_nd_4 http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/44723/1/Influence%20of%20processing%20parameters%20for%20globular%20microstructure.pdf Megalingam, Arumugampillai and Asnul Hadi, Ahmad and Nasrul Azuan, Alang and Mohd Rashidi, Maarof and Naher, Sumsun Influence of processing parameters for globular microstructure formation of aluminium 7075 feedstock billet produced by direct thermal method. Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. ISSN 1985-3157. (Published) https://jamt.utem.edu.my/jamt/article/view/6647/4042 https://jamt.utem.edu.my/jamt/article/view/6647/4042
spellingShingle TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
TN Mining engineering. Metallurgy
Megalingam, Arumugampillai
Asnul Hadi, Ahmad
Nasrul Azuan, Alang
Mohd Rashidi, Maarof
Naher, Sumsun
Influence of processing parameters for globular microstructure formation of aluminium 7075 feedstock billet produced by direct thermal method
title Influence of processing parameters for globular microstructure formation of aluminium 7075 feedstock billet produced by direct thermal method
title_full Influence of processing parameters for globular microstructure formation of aluminium 7075 feedstock billet produced by direct thermal method
title_fullStr Influence of processing parameters for globular microstructure formation of aluminium 7075 feedstock billet produced by direct thermal method
title_full_unstemmed Influence of processing parameters for globular microstructure formation of aluminium 7075 feedstock billet produced by direct thermal method
title_short Influence of processing parameters for globular microstructure formation of aluminium 7075 feedstock billet produced by direct thermal method
title_sort influence of processing parameters for globular microstructure formation of aluminium 7075 feedstock billet produced by direct thermal method
topic TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
TN Mining engineering. Metallurgy
url http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/44723/
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