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Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 2001
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.aub.t61170432
EISBN: 978-1-62708-297-6
... designation and is separated from it by a hyphen. For example, AZ91C-F indicates that the part (in this instance, a die casting) is made from the “C” version of Mg-9Al-1Zn alloy and is in the as-fabricated (as-cast) condition. Temper designations for magnesium alloys Table 2 Temper designations...
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Published: 01 October 2012
Fig. 3.11 AZ91 die-cast magnesium alloy used in automotive applications. (a) Door frame for hidden headlight assembly weighing 0.370 kg (0.816 lb). (b) Air intake grille weighing 3.240 kg (7.143 lb). (c) Air cleaner cover (shown mounted on a vehicle engine) weighing 2.307 kg (5.086 lb). (d More
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Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 2015
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.cpi2.t55030172
EISBN: 978-1-62708-282-2
... castings Table 5 Contaminant tolerances and manganese limits for magnesium die castings Alloy Critical contaminant limit (max), % Mn limit, % Cu Ni Fe AM50A 0.010 0.002 0.004 (a) 0.26–0.6 (a) AM60A 0.35 0.03 … 0.13–0.6 AM60B 0.10 0.002 0.005 (a) 0.24–0.6...
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Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 October 2012
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.lmub.t53550141
EISBN: 978-1-62708-307-2
..., steering column support brackets, steering wheels, seat back frames and seat bottoms, and battery cases (for electric vehicles). AZ91 is the most commonly used magnesium-base alloy for die casting, with excellent castability and good strength. It is typically used for automobile and computer parts, mobile...
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Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 2017
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.sccmpe2.t55090257
EISBN: 978-1-62708-266-2
... Alloys: Metallurgy of the Light Metals , American Society for Metals , 1981 , p 154 – 159 9.11 Corrosion , Vol 13 , Metals Handbook , 9th ed., ASM International , 1987 , p 745 9.12 Miller W.K. , Stress Corrosion Cracking of Magnesium Die Casting Alloys , MRS Proceedings...
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Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 June 2008
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.emea.t52240509
EISBN: 978-1-62708-251-8
... mold cavities. Their relatively low melting points allow the use of hot chamber die casting, and their minimal reactivity with steel below 705 °C (1300 °F) allows the use of inexpensive steel crucibles and molds. Since magnesium and its alloys readily react with air in the molten state, it is necessary...
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Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 2018
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.aceg.t68410091
EISBN: 978-1-62708-280-8
... Abstract This chapter is a collection of tables listing: cast alloy designations of Aluminum Association, along with their general applications; the chemical compositions of the frequently used alloys for gravity permanent molds, low-pressure permanent molds, squeeze castings, and die castings...
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Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 2001
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.aub.t61170520
EISBN: 978-1-62708-297-6
...% will not adversely affect the serviceability of die castings and should not serve as a basis for rejection. (e) Magnesium may be as low as 0.015% provided that the lead, cadmium, and tin do not exceed 0.003, 0.003, and 0.001%, respectively. Effects of Alloying Elements (Ref 1) Of the eleven elements exhibiting...
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Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 2004
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.aacppa.t51140007
EISBN: 978-1-62708-335-5
... are normally better suited for more complex castings and for permanent mold and die casting processes. Aluminum-silicon-copper alloys with less than 5.6% Cu are heat treatable, but the more important alloys of this family are those also containing magnesium. Heat treatment response is enhanced, leading...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 2004
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.aacppa.9781627083355
EISBN: 978-1-62708-335-5
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Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 October 2011
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.mnm2.t53060085
EISBN: 978-1-62708-261-7
... Abstract This chapter describes the processes involved in alloy production, including melting, casting, solidification, and fabrication. It discusses the effects of alloying on solidification, the formation of solidification structures, supercooling, nucleation, and grain growth. It describes...
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Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 30 June 2023
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.atia.t59340083
EISBN: 978-1-62708-427-7
... of Leitelt Brothers Inc. and (b) a precision high-vacuum die casting of integral motorcycle frame. Courtesy of Suzuki DURING THE EARLY PHASE of the aluminum industry in the 1890s, castings made up the first type of manufactured product from aluminum (except in cases of aluminum as alloying with other...
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By Serhat Kaya
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 August 2012
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.smfpa.t53500083
EISBN: 978-1-62708-317-1
... by forming (aluminum) and die casting (aluminum and magnesium). The automotive industry, a major consumer, uses magnesium alloy castings in numerous interior parts, such as steering wheel frames, steering column housings, shifter levers, and dash panel substrates. In addition, drive train components...
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Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 30 June 2023
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.atia.t59340143
EISBN: 978-1-62708-427-7
... are produced from 6 xxx alloys. As a general rule, the force required for extrusion depends on the amount of solute, particularly magnesium, in solid solution at the deformation temperature. Because they have relatively low total magnesium and silicon content, alloys such as 6060 and 6063 are known as soft...
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Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 November 2013
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.mfub.t53740047
EISBN: 978-1-62708-308-9
... Abstract This chapter covers the practices and procedures used for shape casting metals and alloys. It begins with a review of the factors that influence solidification and contribute to the formation of casting defects. It then describes basic melting methods, including induction, cupola...
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Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 30 June 2023
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.atia.t59340165
EISBN: 978-1-62708-427-7
..., process steps, alloys, and products of aluminum forging. aluminum alloys fatigue resistance forging fracture resistance Hot die forging of aluminum wheels at Weber Metals FORGING is the most basic, but perhaps most diverse, of the wrought metal processes. Most forging is carried out...
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Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 30 November 2023
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.ceeg.t59370145
EISBN: 978-1-62708-447-5
... chips is also addressed. coreless induction furnaces crucible furnaces dosing furnaces fluxes holding furnaces reverberatory furnaces stack melting furnaces MELTING, HOLDING, AND DOSING equipment for aluminum alloy melting equipment are very similar for aluminum sand casting, die...
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Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 September 2005
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.gmpm.t51250039
EISBN: 978-1-62708-345-4
... and steels, stainless steels, and tool steels. In terms of nonferrous alloys, the chapter addresses copper-base alloys, die cast aluminum alloys, zinc alloys, and magnesium alloys. alloy steel bending fatigue strength carbon steel cast iron copper alloys die cast aluminum alloys fatigue fracture...
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Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 2004
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.aacppa.t51140021
EISBN: 978-1-62708-335-5
... castability. Hypereutectic aluminum-silicon alloys including 390.0 have become more important in wear-resistant applications. Magnesium content is usually controlled at low levels to minimize oxidation and the generation of oxides in the casting process. Most commonly used die casting alloys specify...
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Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 June 2008
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.emea.t52240487
EISBN: 978-1-62708-251-8
...-lithium alloys of the 8 xxx series. For the cast alloys, this includes the aluminum-copper alloys (2 xx . x ), some of the aluminum-silicon + copper and/or magnesium alloys (3 xx . x ), and the aluminum-zinc alloys (7 xx . x ). One rather disappointing property of high-strength aluminum alloys...