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A brief understanding of the heat treatment of aluminum alloy casting

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2021-10-18

Generally, the shape of aluminum alloy casting is more complex, the thickness is uneven, the structure is coarse, and the segregation is serious. Therefore, it can only be used normally after proper heat treatment. Typical heat treatment processes include annealing, quench aging, and stable tempering. The purpose of aluminum alloy casting heat treatment is to eliminate the internal stress of the casting. Eliminate the segregation of castings, change the shape of needle-like components in the alloy structure, improve the mechanical properties of aluminum alloy, stabilize the size, structure and performance of parts at high temperature, and improve the workability of castings. Here we introduce the process of aluminum alloy casting heat treatment.

① Annealing

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In the special aluminum alloy annealing furnace, the room temperature is raised280-300°C. According to the thickness of the casting, the size of the furnace and the pouring form, the holding time is reasonably determined, generally 2 to 3 hours, and the annealing process can be completed. Then cut off the power supply, open the furnace door, and spread the casting on the cooling table for air cooling. Stacking is strictly prohibited.

② Quenching and aging

Considering that there are many impurities in aluminum alloy casting, the structure is not uniform, the melting point of the eutectic structure is low, and the quenching heating temperature is lower than the dissolution temperature. The quenching heating temperature is generally500-535 ℃, furnace temperature should be lower than 350 ℃. Should be slowly heated holding time is 2-20h. Considering the prevention of deformation and cracking of complex parts, aluminum alloy casting products should be cooled in water at 80-100°C. When selecting the quenching temperature, the influence of the above factors should be considered to avoid overheating or excessive combustion. The aging of aluminum alloy casting products is divided into two types: complete aging and incomplete aging, which should be reasonably selected according to the specific requirements of the parts.

③ Stable tempering

After casting and quenching of aluminum alloy, stable tempering can be carried out in a special electric furnace instead of aging treatment. Generally, the tempering temperature is higher than the artificial aging temperature and close to the working temperature of the casting. After the heat preservation is completed, it can be cooled by air cooling.

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Simple understanding of aluminum alloy casting

Surface treatment method for aluminum alloy processing

Simple understanding of aluminum alloy casting

Surface treatment method for aluminum alloy processing