Study conditions of aluminum billets for relationship between precipitated phases and homogenizing temperature with different cooling methods

Authors

  • Umarin Phongsophitanan National Metal and Materials Technology Center
  • Mana Polboon National Metal and Materials Technology Center
  • Niphon Chumchery National Metal and Materials Technology Center

Keywords:

Aluminum billetg, Homogenization, Precipitated phase, Coolin

Abstract

In producing cast aluminum billets for using in extruded profile production, homogenization is one of the significant steps of the process. This project examined a suitable homogenizing temperature for usage in manufacturing besides common condition. Computerized fluid dynamics and image analysis solution were techniques to identify the relationship between the area fraction of precipitated phases and homogenizing temperature with different cooling methods. Temperature gradient pattern revealed that soaking temperatures at 575ºC and 565ºC are suitable conditions to be used in manufacturing. Furthermore, area fraction calculation showed that the area fractions of precipitated phases of each cooling method were not significantly different.

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Published

2011-06-30

How to Cite

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U. . Phongsophitanan, M. Polboon, and N. Chumchery, “Study conditions of aluminum billets for relationship between precipitated phases and homogenizing temperature with different cooling methods”, J Met Mater Miner, vol. 21, no. 1, Jun. 2011.

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