SIMA法处理AZ61热、冷压形变及半固态等温组织的比较研究

研究镁合金AZ61在SIMA法处理过程中压缩形变条件下,冷或热形变方式、形变率以及相应的等温热处理参数等对组织的影响规律。在同等热处理条件下,进行冷或热形变方式两套实验方案比较研究。结果表明,SI-MA法中,镁合金AZ61预变形采用热变形或冷变形均可得到细小非枝晶组织,虽演变机理不同,但在储存能趋于饱和之前,增加镁合金试样的热形变率或冷形变率,可以使热处理后非枝晶化效果和质量提高,但必须选择适当的等温热处理温度和保温时间。     

Effects of predeformation and semi-solid processing on microstructure and mechanical properties of Cr–V–Mo steel

An energy-efficient process route for manufacturing machine tools and dies of high quality was proposed based on recrystallization and partial melting (RAP) method and semi-solid forming technology. To verify its feasibility, the effects of parameters such as predeformation, heating rate, and holding time on the microstructure and mechanical properties of cast Cr–V–Mo steel were studied experimentally. Recrystallization, austenization, grain growth and partial melting occur during heating of predeformed cast billet. These behaviors refine the microstructure and improve the mechanical properties. The refinement of microstructure and improvement of mechanical properties become more significant, when RAP is conducted with larger predeformation (50%), higher heating rate (50 °C/s) and shorter isothermal holding time (20 s).     

EFFECT OF PREDEFORMATION MANNER ON SEMI-SOLID STRUCTURE OF AZ61 MAGNESIUM ALLOY IN SIMA PROCESS

The effect of predeformation manner, predeformation ratio and isothermal heat-treat parameter on the non-dendrite structure of AZ61 magnesium alloy in SIMA process was studied. Under coequal heat-treat condition, the impact of the hot upsetting pre- deformation on semi-solid microstructure in SIMA process was compared with that of the cold compressive predeformation. The results indicate that non-dendrite microstructure in AZ61 magnesium alloy billets can be obtained by hot or cold upsetting predeformation in SIMA process, although their mechanisms of evolution are different. Increasing hot or cold upsetting predeformation ratio can enhance the effect and quality of the non-dendrite microstructure formed before storage energy up to saturation, but the proper isothermal temperature and holding time should be selected.     

SSTT和RAP方法得到的ZK60镁合金的组织变化和力学性能

研究了分别由半固态热成形方法（SSTT）和部分重熔再结晶方法（RAP）得到的 ZK60镁合金在一定温度下显微组织随等温时间的变化和触变成形试样的力学性能。结果表明,合并长大机制在SSTT合金的组织变化中占主导地位,熟化机制在RAP 合金的组织变化中起主要作用。在相同的等温条件下,与SSTT方法相比,RAP方法可以得到更细小的半固态显微组织,RAP合金组织比SSTT合金组织更圆整。由SSTT方法和RAP方法得到的ZK60镁合金触变成形后均得到了较理想的成形件,触变成形工艺提高了材料的力学性能。与 SSTT 合金相比, RAP合金具有更优越的力学性能。     

超声振动对半固态AZ61镁合金微观组织的影响研究

利用自行设计和研制的一套超声振动装置,试验研究超声导入温度、超声输出功率和超声处理时间对半固态AZ61镁合金微观组织的影响。试验结果表明,在半固态区间,只有将AZ61镁合金熔体控制在合适的温度时,才能获得细小、均匀的半固态球状组织;当超声振动时间为60 s时,对半固态AZ61镁合金超声处理的效果最好;随着超声振动功率的增加,熔体中的颗粒直径呈不断下降的趋势,晶粒尺寸得到的明显细化,形状趋于圆整。     

Effect of semi-solid forming on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the iron containing Al-Si alloys

Iron is the most common impurity in aluminum casting alloys. The iron-bearing intermetallic compounds have the detrimental effects on the mechanical properties of the alloys. The aim of this research is to study the effects of plastic deformation and semi-solid forming on the morphology and distribution of the iron-bearing intermetallics and the microstructure and mechanical properties of the Al-Si alloys. Different amounts of iron and manganese were introduced into the A380 aluminum casting alloys. The alloys were processed through plastic deformation, recrystallisation and partial melting (RAP), and thixoforming. The microstructure and mechanical properties of the thixoformed alloys were investigated. The results showed that the RAP and thixoforming processes promote the formation of the very fine and well-distributed α-Al₁₅(FeMn)₃Si₂ compounds in the aluminum matrix. The yield and tensile strength as well as elongation of the alloys have been increased considerably by semi-solid forming compared with the as-cast condition.     

冷变形对LC9铝合金等温转变半固态组织的影响

对冷变形金属进行等温加热转变制备半固态LC9铝合金坯料，并对其工艺过程及组织演变进行了研究，讨论了变形量、加热温度和保温时间等工艺参数对LC9铝合金组织的影响。结果表明，对冷变形金属采用等温处理，可获得均匀、细小的半固态坯料，很好地满足半固态制坯的要求；增加变形量使组织中的液相比例明显增加，晶粒尺寸变小；提高加热温度或延长保温时间有利于晶粒粒化，但是过高的温度和保温时间，会加快晶粒长大，促使晶粒粗化。     

径向锻式应变诱发法制备半固态坯料的研究

采用径向锻式应变诱发法对铝合金6063挤压棒料进行处理,主要研究了径向锻对铝合金6063微观组织的影响,讨论分析了对铝合金6063直接半固态等温处理和先径向锻预变形后半固态等温处理2种方式下的半固态微观组织演化过程。结果表明:随着断面收缩率的增加,径向锻后铝合金6063微观组织的紧密程度增加,但当断面收缩率高于70%时,该变化趋势不明显;相比于半固态等温处理法,采用径向锻式应变诱发法能够获得较为理想的半固态坯料微观组织。     

电脉冲工艺参数对AlSi7Mg合金凝固组织的影响

获得一种在液态金属母液中均匀地悬浮着一定球状初生固相的非枝晶浆料是半固态金属加工的基础和关键。为了达到这一目的，在不同电脉冲参数下对合金熔体进行电脉冲孕育处理。结果表明：通过电脉冲孕育处理将AlSi7Mg合金凝固组织中的初生相由发达的枝晶转变成了蔷薇晶和近球形晶粒：脉冲频率和脉冲时间对合金凝固组织的影响规律相一致，即随着脉冲时间的延长和脉冲频率的增加，合金的凝固组织逐渐得到改善；但当脉冲时间过长和脉冲频率过大时，导致合金凝固过程中的形核率降低，使合金的凝固组织不理想。从而揭示了只有在合适的熔体处理温度及脉冲工艺参数作用下，才可以获得理想的AlSi7Mg合金凝固组织。     

金属材料半固态凝固及成形技术进展

简要介绍了金属材料半固态凝固及成形技术发展的历史和现状,重点介绍了近年开发的几种金属材料半固态凝固制备技术的代表性方法与特点、铝合金和镁合金等轻金属材料半固态凝固及流变成形的组织与性能、高熔点合金材料半固态凝固制备及成形技术的进展以及半固态凝固成形技术的应用现状,最后对金属材料半固态凝固及成形技术的进展状况及发展前景作了简单的总结和展望。     

A356铝合金轮毂半固态挤压铸造成形数值模拟

通过建立A356铝合金的半固态表观粘度模型,采用计算机模拟方法对A356铝合金轮毂半固态挤压铸造成形工艺进行了研究.通过分析挤压速度、半固态浆料充填温度及模具预热温度对铝合金轮毂半固态成形性能的影响,探讨了不同条件下的金属流动特点和温度分布规律.结果表明,对该尺寸铝合金轮毂的最佳成形工艺:半固态浆料充填温度为600℃,模具预热温度为300℃,挤压速度为5 mm/s,保压时间为25 s.     

AZ61合金半固态二次加热工艺及组织演变

研究了应力诱发熔体激活法(SIMA)制备的AZ61镁合金半固态坯料在二次加热时加热温度和保温时间对其组织的影响,研究表明,二次加热初期半固态组织首先熔合合并,随着保温时间延长,晶粒逐渐长大和球化,液相份数增加;保温温度越高,晶粒长大和球化速度加快。在592℃加热、保温20min~40min,可以获得均匀、圆整的半固态组织,晶粒大小为80μm~90μm,液相率为40%~42%。高于597℃时,试样重熔过程中易发生严重变形。     

Deformation and microstructure characterization during semi-solid extrusion of Al-4Cu-Mg alloy

Effects of the process parameters, including deformation temperature, punch velocity and extrusion ratio, on the deformation and microstructure characterization during the semi-solid extrusion of Al-4Cu-Mg alloy, were investigated. The experimental results show that the load decreases with an increase of deformation temperature and/or a decrease of punch velocity. When the displacement is more than 4 mm, the load decreases significantly with an increase of the deformation temperature, which is related to the high liquid fraction. The microstructure varies with the process parameters and deformation regions. It can be found that the dynamic recovery occurs during the semi-solid extrusion of Al-4Cu-Mg alloy at lower deformation temperature. Subsequently, the microstructure elongated gradually polygonizes with an increase of deformation temperature. So, the higher deformation temperature should be chosen during the semi-solid extrusion of Al-4Cu-Mg alloy because the grains polygonized and high liquid fractions are beneficial to deformation.     

Structure evolution of AZ61 magnesium alloy in SIMA process

The effect of prior compressive deformation, isothermal temperature and holding time on the structure of AZ61 magnesium alloy fabricated by strain-induced melt activation(SIMA) processing was investigated. The specimens were subjected under deformation ratios of 0%, 22% and 40% and various heat treatment time and temperature regions. The results indicate that the ideal technological parameters of semi-solid AZ61 alloy produced with non-dendrites are recommended as 22% (prior compressive deformation), 595℃ (heat treatment temperature) and 40 min(time). The as-cast AZ61 magnesium alloy isn‘t fit for semi-solid forming.     

Microstructure of shear-induced thixoformed Al-4.5Cu-1.5Mg alloy via RAP and SSTT processes

In this research, the effect of the thixoforming temperature on the microstructure and mechanical properties was investigated in the thixoforming of the feedstock produced by the RAP(recrystallization and partial melting) and SSTT(semi-solid thermal transformation) processes for Al-4.5Cu-1.5Mg alloy. In the RAP process, the percentage reduction in area was approximately 35%. Thixoforming was done at 610, 620, and 630 °C. Globular microstructure was observed at all temperatures and conditions. The minimum average globule size was 39 μm, and it was obtained in the thixoforming of the feedstock produced by the RAP process in the section of 4 mm in diameter at 620 ° C after applying shear. Its corresponding compressive strength was-877.44 MPa. The maximum average globule size was 136 μm, and it was obtained in the thixoforming of the feedstock produced by the SSTT process in the section of 10 mm in diameter at 630 °C before applying shear. Its corresponding compressive strength was-769.18 MPa. The finest and most spherical globules, as well as the highest compressive strength were obtained at 620 °C in both RAP and SSTT states.     

Effects of trace Cr on as-cast microstructure and microstructural evolution of semi-solid isothermal heat treatment ZC61 magnesium alloy

The content and kind of trace elements in magnesium alloys have important effects on their ascast and semi-solid microstructures. In this research work, effects of trace Cr on as-cast and semi-solid microstructures of ZC61 magnesium alloy were investigated by metal mold casting and semi-solid isothermal heat treatment. The results show that the addition of Cr can refine the α-Mg phase without generating a new phase, noticeably change the eutectic phase, and decrease the average size of solid particles at the same isothermal heat treatment conditions. Non-dendritic microstructures of all alloys are constituted of α_1-Mg phases, α_2-Mg phases and eutectic phases after water quenching. With isothermal temperature increased or holding time prolonged, the eutectic microstructure(α-Mg+MgZn_2+CuMgZn) at the grain boundaries in as-cast alloy is melted preferentially and then turned into semi-solid non-dendritic microstructure by processes of initial coarsening, microstructure separation, spheroidizing and final coarsening. Especially when the ZC61-0.1 Cr alloy was treated at 585 ℃ for 30 min, the ideal non-dendritic microstructure can be obtained, and the corresponding solid particle size and shape factor were 37.5 μm and 1.33, respectively. The coarsening process of solid α-Mg phase at higher temperature or longer time, which is affected by both combining growth and Ostwald ripening mechanism, is refrained when Cr is added to the ZC61 alloy.     

机械搅拌法制备半固态镁合金的组织及性能研究

采用AZ91D镁合金为试验原料,以本课题组自行研制的新型半固态浆料制备与直接流变成形装置为试验设备,研究不同温度、剪切速率下半固态组织的变化规律和不同的成型工艺对其力学性能的影响.研究表明:制备浆料的温度相对越低,剪切速率越大,固相率越高,固相颗粒越细小、均匀、圆整;在3种成型工艺中,半固态挤压铸造的综合力学性能相比来说最好,半固态普通铸造次之,铸态普通铸造最差.     

Effects of processing parameters on microstructure of semi-solid magnesium alloy

In this paper, the effects of pouring temperature of magnesium melt, preheating temperature of the barrel of the screw mixer, and shear rate on the solidified microstructures of semi-solid slurry were investigated by a mechanical stirring semi-solid process. The appropriate processing parameters of slurry preparation were obtained, and the mold filling ability of semi-solid slurry for thin-walled casting was examined. Results indicate that the solid volume fraction of non-dendritic microstructure increases with a decrease in pouring temperature of magnesium melt and the barrel preheating temperature of the screw mixer. Also the grain size of primary α-phase is reduced. Furthermore, the solid volume fraction of semi-solid nondendritic structure decreases with an increase of shear rate. The fine and round granular microstructure with 30～50 μm in size of semi-solid AZ91D magnesium alloy was presented. Finally, a 1.0 mm thin-walled casting with a clear contour and good soundness was successfully made by semi-solid rheo-diecasting.     

等温温度对轧制SIMA法制备7075合金半固态显微组织的影响

分别采用以同步轧制和异步轧制为预变形方式的应变熔化激活法(SIMA)制备7075铝合金半固态坯料,研究了辊径比和等温保温温度对预变形板材热处理过程中组织演变的影响。结果表明:随等温温度的升高,初生固相晶粒内生成大量液相,固相晶间冷却后出现大量共晶相。在相同的热处理条件下,异步轧制预变形工艺能够比同步轧制预变形工艺获得更多液相,且半固态进程更迅速;获得半固态坯料的优化工艺条件为异步轧制作预变形、等温温度选择610 ℃。     

Microstructure and tensile properties of AM50A magnesium alloy prepared by recrystallisation and partial melting process

Prior to thixoextrusion, the microstructural evolution of semi-solid AM50A magnesium alloy prepared by the recrystallisation and partial remelting (RAP) route was investigated. The effect of compressive ratio on microstructure of semi-solid AM50A magnesium alloy was studied. Furthermore, tensile properties of thixoextruded components were determined. The results showed that the occurrence of recrystallised grains was closely associated with the location of the first liquid formed above the solidus. With prolonging holding time, deformed microstructure was penetrated, causing fragmentation, which resulted in the decrease of average grain size. Moreover, prolonging holding time was favorable for the improvement of the degree of spheroidization due to the increase in the amount of liquid. With the increase in compressive ratio, the size of solid grain decreased, the degree of spheroidization was improved during partial remelting, and the tensile properties of thixoextruded AM50A components were improved. The tensile properties for AM50A magnesium alloy thixoextruded from starting material produced by the RAP route were better than those of the same alloy produced by die-casting and thixomolding.