Casting development with a high strength aluminium alloy

Abstract

In the present paper, we introduce the development of casting an industrial component with a newly developed high strength aluminium alloy for high pressure die casting, including the introduction of property requirement, and the simulation results of temperature distribution, air entrapment, air pressure and the porosity potential in the casting, overflows and gating system. The microstructure and mechanical properties of the casting with satisfied quality are described under as-cast and heat-treated conditions.