Development of High-strength Piston Material with High Pressure Die Casting

Tanihata, Akito; Sato, Naoko; Katsumata, Koji; Shiraishi, Takashi

doi:10.4271/2006-01-0986

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“…For example, the use of HPDC to fabricate pistons takes advantage of these characteristics. In this example, an Al-Si alloy with a Si content above the eutectic composition was used to form a fine network of eutectic silicon and intermetallic compounds surrounding α-phase aluminum, thereby improving hightemperature strength [1]. However, one issue with HPDC is that the strength of manufactured pieces is degraded by porosity arising from gases such as air that are entrained into the metal when it is injected into the die at high speed.…”

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“…However, one issue with HPDC is that the strength of manufactured pieces is degraded by porosity arising from gases such as air that are entrained into the metal when it is injected into the die at high speed. Approaches for solving this issue have generally involved use of a strong vacuum or substitution of oxygen in the cavity [1,2]. In addition, a localized high-pressure squeezing method is applied to the thicker areas of manufactured parts to reduce porosity.…”

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CFD Analysis of Mechanisms Underlying the Porosity-reducing Effect of Atomized Flows in High-pressure Die Cast Products

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In high-pressure die casting, attention has been paid to the J factor, which is defined by the speed of the metal injected at the gate and the shape of the gate. In casting experiments using a piston die, the porosity of the product can be reduced by increasing the J factor such that the metal flow passing through the gate forms an atomized flow. To clarify the underlying mechanisms, we developed a system for simulating a two-phase flow of air and aluminum by large-scale calculations of turbulent flow. During the development of the system, we injected metal into an open space and performed imaging to confirm the state of the atomized flow. The system was then verified by reproducing the atomized flow. The analysis results visualized the many small turbulent vortices generated in the thick part far from the gate. We demonstrated that the change from small to longitudinal vortices promoted entrainment of air into the aluminum and increased the efficiency of air expulsion outside the die through an increase in the J factor.

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confidence: 99%