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Studies of microstructures made of Zn-Al alloys using microcasting

  • Chuang Yang*
  • , B. Sheng Li
  • , M. Xing Ren
  • , H. Zhi Fu
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Harbin Institute of Technology
  • Harbin Institute of Technology

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Abstract

The microstructures of Zn-4 wt.% Al alloy with 0.1 mm diameter were prepared by microprecision casting based on gypsum-bonded investment casting. Aspect ratio up to 200 can be replicated in the case of the centrifugal speed of 1,500 rpm and the mold temperature of 270°C. The flow length was significantly influenced by the centrifugal speed and the preheating temperature of the mold. The flow length increases as the rotational speed and the mold temperature increase. The grain size and mechanical properties can be varied within a wide range by choosing different preheating temperatures.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)173-178
Number of pages6
JournalInternational Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Volume46
Issue number1-4
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2010

Keywords

  • Aspect ratio
  • Grain size
  • Gypsum-bonded investment
  • Microprecision casting

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