Direct-Chill Casting of Light Alloys Science and Technology [PDF]

Direct-Chill Casting of Light Alloys Science and Technology [PDF]

ISBN: 1118022653 | 2013 | PDF | 424 pages | 19.4 MB


Direct-chill casting is the major production route for wrought aluminium and magnesium alloys that are later deformed (rolled, extruded, forged) to the final products. To aid in this process, this book provides comprehensive coverage on topics such as the history of process development in this field, industrial applications, including vertical and horizontal casting, melt preparation, fundamentals of solidification in DC casting, and more. The first book targeted for the industrial researcher and practitioner, it pulls together the practice and process of physics with the goal of improving process performance.

From the Back Cover :

Presents the latest science and technology to solve current problems and advance the field of direct-chill casting

Light alloys play an indispensable role in today's industrial society, with aluminium and magnesium two of the most important structural materials used around the world. Direct- chill casting is the principle technology for producing billets and ingots of light alloys.

This book thoroughly reviews the science and technology of direct-chill casting of light alloys and important ancillary processes. Emphasizing the needs of industrial research and practice, the book explains how the physico-chemical, thermo-physical, and thermo-mechanical aspects of light alloys all play major roles in the formation of the structure, defects, and properties of the casting.

Direct-Chill Casting of Light Alloys begins with an historical overview and then examines liquid metal supply, alloy preparation, and melt transport. Next, the book covers:

• Melt refining and impurity control
• Grain refinement
• Solidification phenomena and casting defects
• Direct-chill casting technology and operation
• Post-casting processing
• Modeling and simulation

The book ends with a discussion of key economic considerations in direct-chill casting. The authors of the book are international leaders in the field of solidification and casting research and technology. The material presented is based on a thorough review of the literature and current practice as well as the authors' firsthand experience in research and industry.

Direct-Chill Casting of Light Alloys enables technicians, engineers, and researchers to apply all the latest science and technology to solving the current challenges, advancing the field, and creating safe and sustainable commercial operations.

About the Author :

JOHN F. GRANDFIELD, PhD, is Director of Grandfield Technology Pty Ltd. Dr. Grandfield is a well-known specialist in casting and solidification of light metals. He is an active presenter and organizer of workshops and lectures.

DMITRY G. ESKIN, PhD, is Professor at Brunel University. His main scientific contributions are in physical metallurgy of aluminium alloys and solidification processing.

Ian F. Bainbridge, PhD, managed production operations and conducted R&D in the aluminium industry for fifty years.