Study on Multiple Electromagnetic Continuous Casting of Aluminum Alloy

Abstract

Abstract:

To obtain semi-solid Al alloy billet with high quality, an investigation was carried out by imposing a multiple magnetic field from the outside of a copper mold in the continuous casting. AlSi6Mg2 alloy designed for semi-solid metal (SSM) processing was continuously cast through a submerged entry nozzle under various conditions. Effects of multiple magnetic field on meniscus motion, temperature distribution and billet quality were examined. The experimental results showed that meniscus disturbance caused by electromagnetic stirring could be controlled effectively and the surface quality of semi-solid Al alloy billet was improved greatly, and an uniformly fine, globular microstructure across the transverse section of the billet was achieved by optimizing the distribution of multiple magnetic field.

Key words: Continuous casting, Multiple magnetic field, Aluminum alloy, Semi-solid

Zhifeng ZHANG, Jun XUN, Likai SHI. Study on Multiple Electromagnetic Continuous Casting of Aluminum Alloy[J]. J. Mater. Sci. Technol., 2006, 22(04): 437-440.

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