Abstract
This research aims to investigate the effects of as-casted and proposed in situ heat-treated squeeze casting of Al-3.5 % Cu alloy. The effects of squeeze pressure, melt temperature and die temperature on ultimate tensile strength, percentage elongation and hardness were modelled and analysed for as-casted and in situ heat-treated squeeze casting using the Box-Behnken design. Response surface methodology was used for experimental design, empirical modelling and analysis. Adequacy and validation of the developed models were verified using ANOVA and confirmation experiments, respectively. The results revealed squeeze pressure as the most significant input variable followed by die temperature under as-casted and in situ heat-treated squeeze casting conditions. The comparative analysis suggested in situ heat-treated squeeze casting conditions as the best alternative which resulted in 7.9~11, 6.7~25.7, and 2.2~7.7 % improvement for ultimate tensile strength, percentage elongation and hardness, respectively. A considerable increase in mechanical properties provided a great evidence to reveal a new technique for foundry men to enhance the quality of squeeze casted Al-Cu alloys. Furthermore, the empirical model will aid practitioners to predict the desired mechanical properties prior to examination.
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