EP1778887B1 - An al-si-mg-zn-cu alloy for aerospace and automotive castings - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to aluminum alloys and, more particularly, it pertains to aluminum casting alloys comprising silicon (Si), magnesium (Mg), zinc (Zn), and copper (Cu).
- Cast aluminum parts are widely used in the aerospace and automotive industries to reduce weight.
- the most common cast alloy used, Al-Si 7 -Mg has well established strength limits.
- cast materials in E357 the most commonly used Al-Si7-Mg alloy, can reliably guarantee Ultimate Tensile Strength of 310 MPa, (45,000 psi), Tensile Yield Strength of 260MPa (37,709 psi) with elongations of 5% or greater at room temperature.
- material with higher strength and higher ductility is needed with established material properties for design.
- US 2003/102059 A1 discloses an aluminum bearing-alloy used in high power engines of motor vehicles, general industrial machines etc, comprising 1.6 to 6 mass % of Si, one or more elements selected of the group consisting of Cu,
- Si grains can be observed on the sliding surface of the aluminum bearing-alloy.
- a fractional area of the observed Si grains having a grain size of less than 4 ⁇ m is 20 to 60% of a total area of all the observed Si grains.
- Another fractional area of the observed Si grains having a grain size of from 4 to 20 ⁇ m is not less than 40% of the total area of all the observed Si grains.
- the present invention provides an inventive AlSiMg casting alloy having increased mechanical properties, a shaped casting produced from the inventive alloy, and a method of forming a shaped casting produced from the inventive alloy.
- inventive AlSiMg casting alloy composition includes Zn, Cu, and Mg in proportions suitable to produce increased mechanical properties, including but not limited to Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) and Tensile Yield Strength (TYS), in comparison to prior AlSi7Mg alloys, such as E357.
- the present invention is an aluminum casting alloy in a T5 or T6 condition, consisting of:
- the proportions of Zn, Cu, and Mg are selected to provide an AlSiMg alloy with increased strength properties, as compared to prior AlSi7Mg alloys, such as E357.
- the term "increased strength properties” denotes an increase of approximately 20%-30% in the Tensile Yield Strength (TYS) and approximately 20%-30% in the Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) of T6 temper investment castings in room temperature or high temperature applications, in comparison to similarly prepared castings of E357, while maintaining similar elongations to E357.
- the Cu content of the alloy is increased to increase the alloy's Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) and Tensile Yield Strength (TYS) at room temperature (22°C) and at high temperatures, wherein high temperature ranges from 100°C to 250°C, preferably being at 150°C.
- UTS Ultimate Tensile Strength
- TLS Tensile Yield Strength
- the incorporation of Cu generally increases high temperature strength properties when compared to similar AlSiMg alloys without the incorporation of Cu.
- the Cu content is minimized to increase high temperature elongation. It is further noted that Elongation (E) typically increases with higher temperatures.
- the Cu content and the Mg content of the alloy is selected to increase the alloy's Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) and Yield Tensile Strength (YTS) at room temperature (22°C) and at high temperatures.
- the Zn content may increase an alloy's elongation in compositions having Cu and a higher Mg concentration.
- the Zn content can decrease the alloy's elongation in compositions having Cu and lower Mg concentrations. In addition to the incorporation of Zn effecting elongation at room temperature, similar trends are observed at high temperature.
- the Cu composition is less than or equal to 2% and the Zn composition ranges from 3% to 5%, wherein increased Zn concentration within the disclosed range generally increases the alloy's Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) and Yield Tensile Strength (TYS).
- the incorporation of Zn into alloy compositions of the present invention with a Cu concentration greater than 2% generally slightly decreases the Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) of the alloy.
- the Cu, Zn and Mg content is selected to provide increased elongation.
- the Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) of the alloy may be increased with the addition of Ag at less than 5 wt %.
- the Mg, Cu and Zn concentrations are selected to have a positive impact on the Quality Index of the alloy at room and high temperatures.
- the Quality Index is an expression of strength and elongation.
- Mg is incorporated into the inventive alloy comprising Cu in order to increase the Quality Index of the alloy.
- Zn can increase the Quality Index when the Mg content is high, such as on the order of .6 wt%.
- the inventive alloy is in a T5 or T6 condition.
- the fluidity of the alloy is also improved when compared with the E357
- the present invention is a shaped casting in a T5 or T6 condition consisting of:
- the present invention is a method of making a shaped aluminum alloy casting, the method comprising: preparing a molten metal mass consisting of:
- forming the aluminum alloy product comprises casting the molten metal mass into an aluminum alloy casting by investment casting, low pressure or gravity casting, permanent or semi-permanent mold, squeeze casting, die casting, directional casting or sand mold casting.
- the forming method may further comprise preparing a mold with chills and risers.
- the molten metal mass is a thixotropic metal mass and forming the aluminum alloy product comprises semi-solid casting or forming.
- Figure la presents tensile strength data for samples of aluminum alloys at room temperature containing about 7% Si, about 0.5% Mg, and further containing various amounts of Zn and Cu, directionally solidified at 1° C per second.
- Figure 1b presents tensile strength data for samples of aluminum alloys at room temperature containing about 7% Si, about 0.5% Mg, and further containing various amounts of Zn and Cu, directionally solidified at 0.4° C per second.
- Figure 2a presents yield strength data for samples of aluminum alloys at room temperature containing about 7% Si, about 0.5% Mg, and also containing various amounts of Zn and Cu, directionally solidified at 1° C per second.
- Figure 2b presents yield strength data for samples of aluminum alloys at room temperature containing about 7% Si, about 0.5 % Mg, and also containing various amounts of Zn and Cu, directionally solidified at 0.4° C per second.
- Figure 3a presents elongation data for samples of aluminum alloys at room temperature containing about 7% Si, about 0.5% Mg, and also containing various amounts of Zn and Cu, directionally solidified at 1° C per second.
- Figure 3b presents elongation data for samples of aluminum alloys at room temperature containing about 7% Si, about 0.5% Mg, and also containing various amounts of Zn and Cu, directionally solidified at 0.4° per second.
- Figure 4 presents the results of fluidity tests for samples of aluminum alloys containing about 7% Si, about 0.5% Mg, and also containing various amounts of Zn and Cu.
- Figure 5 presents the quality index at room temperature, which is based on ultimate tensile strength and elongation for samples of aluminum alloys containing about 7% Si, about 0.5% Mg, and also containing various amounts of Zn and Cu.
- Figure 6 presents a graph depicting the effects of Mg, Cu and Zn concentration on Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) at high temperature (approximately 150°C) of 7Si-Mg-Cu-Zn alloy test specimens produced using investment casting and T6 heat treatment.
- UTS Ultimate Tensile Strength
- Figure 7 presents a graph depicting the effects of Mg, Cu and Zn concentration on Elongation (E) at high temperature (approximately 150°C) of test specimens comprising 7Si-Mg-Cu-Zn produced using investment casting and T6 heat treatment.
- Figure 8 presents a graph depicting the effects of Mg, Cu and Zn concentration on Quality Index (Q) at high temperature (approximately 150°C) of test specimens comprising 7Si-Mg-Cu-Zn produced using investment casting and T6 heat treatment.
- Figure 9 presents a Table including reference alloy compositions and includes one prior art alloy (E357) for comparative purposes.
- Figure 9 also includes Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS), Tensile Yield Strength (TYS), Elongation (E), and Quality Index (Q) for each listed alloy composition taken from an investment cast test specimen with T6 heat treatment at a temperature on the order of 150°C.
- UTS Ultimate Tensile Strength
- T6 Tensile Yield Strength
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- Table 1 presents compositions of various alloys, with alloys 1Cu4Zn and OCu4Zn having compositions according to the present invention, and the prior art alloy, E357, which is included for comparison.
- Table 1 Alloy Compositions Alloy Cu Zn Si Mg Fe Ti B Sr* 3Cu 0Zn 2.91 0 7.01 0.5 0.06 0.126 0.0006 0.01 3Cu 2Zn 2.9 1.83 7.1 0.49 0.06 0.127 0.0012 0.009 3Cu 4Zn 2.96 3.61 7.18 0.49 0.06 0.126 0.0007 0.008 1Cu 0Zn 1.0 0 7.03 0.5 0.02 0.12 0.0015 0.01 1Cu 2Zn 1.0 1.74 7.22 0.56 0.06 0.133 0.0003 0.009 1Cu 4Zn 0.99 3.39 7.36 0.54 0.05 0.131 0.0001 0.009 0Cu 2Zn 0 1.73 7.19 0.53 0.05 0.129 0.0014 0.006 0Cu 4Zn 0 3.41 7.19 0.53 0.05 0.127 0.0013 0.005 E357 0 0 7.03 0.53 0.05 0.127 0.0011 0.007 * within impurity levels
- the values in columns 2-8 of Table 1 are actual weight percentages of the various elements in the samples that were tested. All the entries in column 1 except the entry in the last row are target values for copper and zinc in the alloy. The entry in the last row specifies the prior art alloy, E357.
- the columns following the first column in Table 1 present actual weight percentages of Cu, Zn, Si, Mg, Fe, Ti, B, and Sr, respectively.
- Samples having the compositions cited in Table 1 were cast in directional solidification test molds for mechanical properties evaluation. The resulting castings were then heat treated to a T6 condition. Samples were taken from the castings in different regions having different solidification rates. Tensile properties of the samples were then evaluated at room temperature.
- Figure 1a presents tensile strength data for aluminum alloy samples containing about 7% Si, 0.5% Mg, and various concentrations of Cu and Zn, as indicated.
- the samples cited in Figure 1 were solidified at about 1°C per second.
- the dendrite arm spacing (DAS) was about 30 microns. It can be seen that the tensile strength of the alloy increases with Zn concentration up to the highest level studied, which was about 3.61 % Zn. Likewise, the tensile strength increases with increasing copper concentration up to the highest level studied, which was about 3 % Cu. All the samples having Cu and/or Zn additions had strength greater than the prior art alloy, E357.
- Figure 1b presents data similar to Figure 1a , except that the samples shown in Figure 1b were solidified more slowly, at about 0.4°C per second, resulting in a dendrite arm spacing of about 64 microns.
- the sample having the greatest tensile strength was the reference sample having about 3 % Cu and about 3.61 % Zn. All the samples in Figure 1b having Cu and/or Zn additions had strength greater than the prior art alloy, E357.
- Figure 2A presents yield strength data for various aluminum alloy samples having about 7% Si, about 0.5% Mg, and various concentrations of Cu and Zn. These samples were solidified at about 1° C per second, and have a dendrite arm spacing of about 30 microns. The yield strength increased markedly with increases in Cu, and tended to increase with increases in Zn. The reference sample having the greatest yield strength had a copper concentration of about 3%, and a Zn concentration of about 4%. All the samples having added Cu or Zn exhibited greater yield strength than the prior art alloy, E357.
- Figure 2b presents yield strength data for the same aluminum alloys as shown in Figure 2a ; however, they were solidified more slowly, at about 0.4° C per second. The corresponding dendrite arm spacing was about 64 microns.
- the reference sample having the greatest yield strength had a copper concentration of about 3%, and a Zn concentration of about 4%. All the samples having added Cu or Zn exhibited greater yield strength than the prior art alloy, E357.
- Figure 3a presents elongation data for the prior art alloy, E357, and various alloys having added Cu and Zn.
- the solidification rate was about 1°C per second, and the dendrite arm spacing was about 30 microns.
- the best elongation is obtained for the alloys having 0% Cu.
- increasing the Zn concentration from 2% to about 4% caused increased elongation.
- the alloys having Zn between 2% and 4% had elongations greater than that of the prior art alloy, E357.
- Figure 3b presents elongation data for the alloys shown in Figure 3a , but solidified more slowly, at 0.4° C per second.
- the dendrite arm spacing was about 64 microns.
- the alloys having about 0% Cu had the greatest elongation. Indeed the greatest elongation was obtained for the prior art alloy, E357.
- the alloy with 0% Cu and Zn in a range from 2% to 4 % was only slightly inferior to E357 in this regard.
- the alloys having Zn in the range from 2% to 4 % are of interest because their tensile strength and yield strength values are superior to E357.
- Figure 4 presents the results of casting in a fluidity mold. As before, the tests were performed on aluminum alloys containing about 7% Si, about 0.5% Mg, and with various amounts of Cu and Zn. Most of the alloys in Figure 4 having additions of Cu or Zn have fluidity superior to that of the prior art alloy, E357. Indeed, the best fluidity of all was obtained for the reference alloy with 3% Cu, 4% Zn. Fluidity is crucial for shaped castings because it determines the ability of the alloy to flow through small passages in the mold to supply liquid metal to all parts of the casting.
- Figure 5 presents data for the Quality Index (Q) for the alloys tested.
- the Quality Index (Q) is a calculated index that includes the Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) plus a term involving the logarithm of the Elongation (E).
- the two plots in Figure 5 are for the two dendrite arm spacings employed for the preceding studies. The 30 micron spacing is found in samples cooled at 1° C per second, and the 64 micron spacing is found in samples cooled at 0.4° C per second. It can be seen from Figure 5 that, generally, the best Quality Index (Q) is obtained for high concentrations of Zn, and for low concentrations of Cu.
- Table 2 presents compositions of various alloys, with alloys 7Si1Cu0.5Mg3Zn and 5Si1Cu0.6Mg3Zn being according to the present invention, wherein the concentrations of Cu, Mg and Zn were selected to provide improved mechanical properties at room temperature and high temperature.
- the values in columns 2-7 of Table 2 are actual weight percentages of the various elements in the samples that were tested.
- the balance of each alloy consists essentially of aluminum. It is noted that Sr is included as a grain refiner, within impurity levels.
- Test specimens where produced from the above compositions for mechanical testing.
- the test specimens where formed by investment casting in the form of 1 ⁇ 4" thick test plates.
- the cooling rate via investment casting is less than about .5° C per second and provides a dendritic arm spacing (DAS) on the order of approximately 60 microns or greater.
- DAS dendritic arm spacing
- T6 temper comprises solution heat treat, quench and artificial aging.
- the test plates where sectioned and their mechanical properties tested. Specifically, the test specimens comprising the alloy compositions listed in Table 2 where tested for Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) at room temperature (22°C).
- UTS Ultimate Tensile Strength
- TYS MPa at High Temperature 150 ⁇ °C 279.465 + 29.792 * Mg wt % + 14.0 Cu wt % + 0.4823 Zn wt % - 0.503 Si wt % + 6.566 Mg wt % Zn wt % - 1.998 Cu wt % Zn wt % - 3.686 Sr wt % .
- the Ultimate.Tensile Strength (UTS) in MPa is plotted for alloy compositions at high temperature (150°C) of varying Mg and Cu concentrations as a function of increasing Zn concentration (wt %).
- reference line 15 indicates a plot of reference alloy comprising approximately .6 wt % Mg and 3 wt % Cu
- reference line 20 indicates a plot of a reference alloy comprising a proximately .5 wt % Mg and 3 wt % Cu
- reference line 25 indicates a plot of a reference alloy comprising approximately .6 wt % Mg and 2 wt % Cu
- reference line 30 indicates a plot of an alloy comprising approximately .5 wt % Mg and 2 wt % Cu
- reference line 35 is a plot of an alloy comprising approximately .6 wt % Mg and 1 wt % Cu
- reference line 40 is a plot of an alloy comprising approximately .5 wt % Mg and 1 wt % Cu
- reference line 45 is a plot of an alloy comprising approximately .6 wt % Mg and 0 wt % Cu
- reference line 50 is a plot of an alloy comprising
- alloys comprising .6 wt % Mg have a greater high temperature Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS), depicted by the alloy plots indicated by reference lines 15, 25, 35, and 45, than alloys having similar compositions having a Mg concentration on the order of about .5 wt %, as depicted by the alloy plots indicated by reference lines 20, 30, 40, and 50.
- UTS Ultimate Tensile Strength
- reference line 55 indicates a plot of a reference alloy comprising approximately .6 wt % Mg and 3 wt % Cu
- reference line 60 indicates a plot of a reference alloy comprising approximately .5 wt % Mg and 3 wt % Cu
- reference line 65 indicates a plot of an alloy comprising approximately .6 wt % Mg and 2 wt % Cu
- reference line 70 indicates a plot of an alloy comprising approximately .5 wt % Mg and 2 wt % Cu
- reference line 75 is a plot of an alloy comprising approximately .6 wt % Mg and 1 wt % Cu
- reference line 80 is a plot of an alloy comprising approximately .5 wt % Mg and 1 wt % Cu
- reference line 85 is a plot of an alloy comprising approximately .5 wt % Mg and 1 wt % Cu
- reference line 85 is a plot of an alloy comprising approximately .5 wt
- increases in Zn content can increase the alloy's elongation when the magnesium content is low, such as on the order of .5 wt %, as plotted in reference lines 60, 70, 80, and 90.
- Increases in Zn content can decrease the elongation of the alloy when the magnesium content is high, such as on the order of .6 wt %, as plotted in reference lines 55, 65, 75, and 85.
- Magnesium has a positive impact on elongation when the Zn content is more than 2.5 wt % and has a negative impact when the Zn content is less than 2.5 wt %.
- the Mg concentration in both alloys is equal to 3.0 wt %
- the Quality Index (Q) is increased if the Zn content of the alloy is greater than or equal to 2.5 wt%.
- the Mg concentration has a similar effect on the alloys with less than 3.0 wt % Cu.
- reference line 95 indicates a plot of a reference alloy comprising approximately .5 wt % Mg and 3 wt % Cu
- reference line 100 indicates a plot of an alloy comprising approximately .5 wt % Mg and 2 wt % Cu
- reference line 105 indicates a plot of a reference alloy comprising approximately .6 wt % Mg and 3 wt % Cu
- reference line 110 indicates a plot of an alloy comprising approximately .5 wt % Mg and 1 wt % Cu
- reference line 115 is a plot of an alloy comprising approximately .6 wt % Mg and 2 wt % Cu
- reference line 120 is a plot of an alloy comprising approximately .5 wt % Mg and 0
- Cu generally decreases elongation and therefore in some embodiments may decrease the alloy's Quality Index (Q).
- Q Quality Index
- Mg typically has a positive impact on Quality Index of the alloys including Cu and Zn, wherein Zn content is greater than or equal to 1.2 wt %.
- the Mg concentration in both alloys is equal to 3.0 wt %
- the Quality Index (Q) is increased if the Zn content of the alloy is greater than or equal to 1.2 wt %.
- the Mg concentration has a similar effect on the alloy with less than 3.0 wt % Cu.
- AlSiMg alloys comprising increased Cu concentrations such as the alloy plots indicated by reference lines 95, 100, 105, and 120, have decreasing Quality Index (Q) values as the concentration of Cu is increased.
- the incorporation of Zn can increase the Quality Index (Q) of the alloy when the Mg content is on the order of about .6 wt %, and the Cu is content is less than about 2.5 wt %, as depicted by the alloy plots indicated by reference numbers 115, 125, and 130.
- inventive alloy compositions listed in Table 3 are illustrative of the inventive composition, the invention should not be deemed limited thereto as any composition having the constituents and ranges recited in the Claims of this disclosure are within the scope of this invention.
- Further reference alloy compositions are listed within the Table depicted in Figure 9.
- Figure 9 also includes the Tensile Yield Strength (TYS), Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS), Elongation (E), and Quality Index (Q) of the listed alloy compositions listed, wherein the TYS, UTS, E, and Q were taken from T6 temper test samples at room temperature (22°C).
- the final row of the Table in Figure 9 includes the composition and room temperature (22°C) mechanical properties (Tensile Yield Strength (TYS), Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS), Elongation (E), and Quality Index (Q)) of an E357 alloy test specimen at T6 temper (E357-T6) that was formed by investment casting, wherein the E357 alloy test specimen is prior art that has been incorporated for comparative purposes. Still referring to Figure 9 , E357 has an Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) at 22°C on the order of 275 MPa and an Elongation (E) of approximately 5%.
- TTS Tinsile Yield Strength
- UTS Ultimate Tensile Strength
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- Q Quality Index
- the inventive aluminum alloy has an Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) for investment castings with a T6 heat treatment at applications on the order of 150°C that is 20% to 30% greater than similiarly prepared castings of E357.
- UTS Ultimate Tensile Strength
- UTS Ultimate Tensile Strength
- Alloys according to the present invention may be cast into useful products by investment casting, low pressure or gravity casting, permanent or semi-permanent mold, squeeze casting, high pressure die casting, or sand mold casting.
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Description
- The present invention relates to aluminum alloys and, more particularly, it pertains to aluminum casting alloys comprising silicon (Si), magnesium (Mg), zinc (Zn), and copper (Cu).
- Cast aluminum parts are widely used in the aerospace and automotive industries to reduce weight. The most common cast alloy used, Al-Si7-Mg has well established strength limits. At present, cast materials in E357, the most commonly used Al-Si7-Mg alloy, can reliably guarantee Ultimate Tensile Strength of 310 MPa, (45,000 psi), Tensile Yield Strength of 260MPa (37,709 psi) with elongations of 5% or greater at room temperature. In order to obtain lighter weight parts, material with higher strength and higher ductility is needed with established material properties for design.
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US 2003/102059 A1 discloses an aluminum bearing-alloy used in high power engines of motor vehicles, general industrial machines etc, comprising 1.6 to 6 mass % of Si, one or more elements selected of the group consisting of Cu, - Zn and Mg in a total amount of 0.1 to 6 mass %, optionally Sn In an amount of 3 to 40 mass % and optionally one or more elements selected of the group consisting of Mn, V, Mo, Cr, Ni, Co and W In a total amount of 0.01 to 3 mass %. Si grains can be observed on the sliding surface of the aluminum bearing-alloy.
- A fractional area of the observed Si grains having a grain size of less than 4 µm is 20 to 60% of a total area of all the observed Si grains. Another fractional area of the observed Si grains having a grain size of from 4 to 20 µm is not less than 40% of the total area of all the observed Si grains.
- A variety of alternative alloys exist and are registered that exhibit higher strength. However these also exhibit potential problems in castability, corrosion potential or fluidity that are not readily overcome and are therefore less suitable for use. Therefore, a need exists to have an alloy with higher mechanical properties than the Al-Si7-Mg alloys, such as E357, which also has good castability, corrosion resistance, and other desirable properties.
- The present invention provides an inventive AlSiMg casting alloy having increased mechanical properties, a shaped casting produced from the inventive alloy, and a method of forming a shaped casting produced from the inventive alloy. The inventive AlSiMg casting alloy composition includes Zn, Cu, and Mg in proportions suitable to produce increased mechanical properties, including but not limited to Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) and Tensile Yield Strength (TYS), in comparison to prior AlSi7Mg alloys, such as E357.
- In one aspect, the present invention is an aluminum casting alloy in a T5 or T6 condition, consisting of:
- 4% - 9% Si;
- 0.1% - 0.7% Mg;
- 3 to 5% Zn;
- less than 0.15% Fe;
- less than or equal to 2.0% Cu;
- less than 0.3% Mn;
- less than 0.05% B;
- less than 0.15% Ti;
- less than 0.5% Ag;
- the remainder being of aluminum, and impurities.
- It is noted that the above percentages are in weight % (wt %). In some embodiments of the present invention, the proportions of Zn, Cu, and Mg are selected to provide an AlSiMg alloy with increased strength properties, as compared to prior AlSi7Mg alloys, such as E357. In one embodiment of the present invention, the term "increased strength properties" denotes an increase of approximately 20%-30% in the Tensile Yield Strength (TYS) and approximately 20%-30% in the Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) of T6 temper investment castings in room temperature or high temperature applications, in comparison to similarly prepared castings of E357, while maintaining similar elongations to E357.
- In some embodiments of the present invention, the Cu content of the alloy is increased to increase the alloy's Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) and Tensile Yield Strength (TYS) at room temperature (22°C) and at high temperatures, wherein high temperature ranges from 100°C to 250°C, preferably being at 150°C. Although, it is understood that with.increasing temperature the Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) and Tensile Yield Strength (TYS) generally decreases, it is noted that the incorporation of Cu generally increases high temperature strength properties when compared to similar AlSiMg alloys without the incorporation of Cu. In one embodiment of the present invention, the Cu content is minimized to increase high temperature elongation. It is further noted that Elongation (E) typically increases with higher temperatures.
- In some embodiments of the present invention, the Cu content and the Mg content of the alloy is selected to increase the alloy's Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) and Yield Tensile Strength (YTS) at room temperature (22°C) and at high temperatures. In some embodiments of the present invention, the Zn content may increase an alloy's elongation in compositions having Cu and a higher Mg concentration. In some embodiments of the present invention, the Zn content can decrease the alloy's elongation in compositions having Cu and lower Mg concentrations. In addition to the incorporation of Zn effecting elongation at room temperature, similar trends are observed at high temperature.
- In the present invention, the Cu composition is less than or equal to 2% and the Zn composition ranges from 3% to 5%, wherein increased Zn concentration within the disclosed range generally increases the alloy's Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) and Yield Tensile Strength (TYS). The incorporation of Zn into alloy compositions of the present invention with a Cu concentration greater than 2% generally slightly decreases the Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) of the alloy. In another embodiment of the present invention, the Cu, Zn and Mg content is selected to provide increased elongation. In one embodiment of the present invention the Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) of the alloy may be increased with the addition of Ag at less than 5 wt %.
- In some embodiments of the present invention, the Mg, Cu and Zn concentrations are selected to have a positive impact on the Quality Index of the alloy at room and high temperatures. The Quality Index is an expression of strength and elongation. Although the incorporation of Cu increases the alloy's strength there can be a trade off in decreasing the alloys elongation, which in turn reduces the alloys Quality Index. In one embodiment, Mg is incorporated into the inventive alloy comprising Cu in order to increase the Quality Index of the alloy. Further, Zn can increase the Quality Index when the Mg content is high, such as on the order of .6 wt%.
- The inventive alloy is in a T5 or T6 condition. The fluidity of the alloy is also improved when compared with the E357
- In another aspect, the present invention is a shaped casting in a T5 or T6 condition consisting of:
- 4% - 9% Si;
- 0.1%-0.7% Mg;
- 3 to 5% Zn;
- less than 0.15% Fe;
- less than or equal to 2.0% Cu;
- less than 0.3% Mn;
- less than 0.05% B;
- less than 0.15% Ti;
- less than 0.5% Ag;
- the remainder being aluminum, and impurities.
- In an additional aspect, the present invention is a method of making a shaped aluminum alloy casting, the method comprising: preparing a molten metal mass consisting of:
- 4% - 9% Si;
- 0.1%-0.7%Mg;
- 3 to 5% Zn;
- less than 0.15% Fe;
- less than or equal to 2.0% Cu;
- less than 0.3% Mn;
- less than 0.05% B;
- less than 0.15% Ti;
- less than 0.5% Ag;
- the remainder being aluminum and impurities forming the shape cast product from said molten metal mass, wherein the forming step comprises casting the molten metal mass into a shape cast product; and head treating the shape cast product to a T5 or a T6 condition.
- In one embodiment of the inventive method, forming the aluminum alloy product comprises casting the molten metal mass into an aluminum alloy casting by investment casting, low pressure or gravity casting, permanent or semi-permanent mold, squeeze casting, die casting, directional casting or sand mold casting. The forming method may further comprise preparing a mold with chills and risers. In one embodiment of the present invention, the molten metal mass is a thixotropic metal mass and forming the aluminum alloy product comprises semi-solid casting or forming.
- Figure la presents tensile strength data for samples of aluminum alloys at room temperature containing about 7% Si, about 0.5% Mg, and further containing various amounts of Zn and Cu, directionally solidified at 1° C per second.
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Figure 1b presents tensile strength data for samples of aluminum alloys at room temperature containing about 7% Si, about 0.5% Mg, and further containing various amounts of Zn and Cu, directionally solidified at 0.4° C per second. -
Figure 2a presents yield strength data for samples of aluminum alloys at room temperature containing about 7% Si, about 0.5% Mg, and also containing various amounts of Zn and Cu, directionally solidified at 1° C per second. -
Figure 2b presents yield strength data for samples of aluminum alloys at room temperature containing about 7% Si, about 0.5 % Mg, and also containing various amounts of Zn and Cu, directionally solidified at 0.4° C per second. -
Figure 3a presents elongation data for samples of aluminum alloys at room temperature containing about 7% Si, about 0.5% Mg, and also containing various amounts of Zn and Cu, directionally solidified at 1° C per second. -
Figure 3b presents elongation data for samples of aluminum alloys at room temperature containing about 7% Si, about 0.5% Mg, and also containing various amounts of Zn and Cu, directionally solidified at 0.4° per second. -
Figure 4 presents the results of fluidity tests for samples of aluminum alloys containing about 7% Si, about 0.5% Mg, and also containing various amounts of Zn and Cu. -
Figure 5 presents the quality index at room temperature, which is based on ultimate tensile strength and elongation for samples of aluminum alloys containing about 7% Si, about 0.5% Mg, and also containing various amounts of Zn and Cu. -
Figure 6 presents a graph depicting the effects of Mg, Cu and Zn concentration on Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) at high temperature (approximately 150°C) of 7Si-Mg-Cu-Zn alloy test specimens produced using investment casting and T6 heat treatment. -
Figure 7 presents a graph depicting the effects of Mg, Cu and Zn concentration on Elongation (E) at high temperature (approximately 150°C) of test specimens comprising 7Si-Mg-Cu-Zn produced using investment casting and T6 heat treatment. -
Figure 8 presents a graph depicting the effects of Mg, Cu and Zn concentration on Quality Index (Q) at high temperature (approximately 150°C) of test specimens comprising 7Si-Mg-Cu-Zn produced using investment casting and T6 heat treatment. -
Figure 9 presents a Table including reference alloy compositions and includes one prior art alloy (E357) for comparative purposes.Figure 9 also includes Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS), Tensile Yield Strength (TYS), Elongation (E), and Quality Index (Q) for each listed alloy composition taken from an investment cast test specimen with T6 heat treatment at a temperature on the order of 150°C. - Table 1 presents compositions of various alloys, with alloys 1Cu4Zn and OCu4Zn having compositions according to the present invention, and the prior art alloy, E357, which is included for comparison. Various tests, including tests of mechanical properties, were performed on the alloys in Table 1, and the results of the tests are presented in
Figures 1a through Figure 5 .Table 1: Alloy Compositions Alloy Cu Zn Si Mg Fe Ti B Sr* 3Cu 0Zn 2.91 0 7.01 0.5 0.06 0.126 0.0006 0.01 3Cu 2Zn 2.9 1.83 7.1 0.49 0.06 0.127 0.0012 0.009 3Cu 4Zn 2.96 3.61 7.18 0.49 0.06 0.126 0.0007 0.008 1Cu 0Zn 1.0 0 7.03 0.5 0.02 0.12 0.0015 0.01 1Cu 2Zn 1.0 1.74 7.22 0.56 0.06 0.133 0.0003 0.009 1Cu 4Zn 0.99 3.39 7.36 0.54 0.05 0.131 0.0001 0.009 0Cu 2Zn 0 1.73 7.19 0.53 0.05 0.129 0.0014 0.006 0Cu 4Zn 0 3.41 7.19 0.53 0.05 0.127 0.0013 0.005 E357 0 0 7.03 0.53 0.05 0.127 0.0011 0.007 * within impurity levels - The values in columns 2-8 of Table 1 are actual weight percentages of the various elements in the samples that were tested. All the entries in
column 1 except the entry in the last row are target values for copper and zinc in the alloy. The entry in the last row specifies the prior art alloy, E357. - The columns following the first column in Table 1 present actual weight percentages of Cu, Zn, Si, Mg, Fe, Ti, B, and Sr, respectively.
- Samples having the compositions cited in Table 1 were cast in directional solidification test molds for mechanical properties evaluation. The resulting castings were then heat treated to a T6 condition. Samples were taken from the castings in different regions having different solidification rates. Tensile properties of the samples were then evaluated at room temperature.
- Attention is now directed to
Figure 1a , which presents tensile strength data for aluminum alloy samples containing about 7% Si, 0.5% Mg, and various concentrations of Cu and Zn, as indicated. The samples cited inFigure 1 were solidified at about 1°C per second. For these samples, the dendrite arm spacing (DAS) was about 30 microns. It can be seen that the tensile strength of the alloy increases with Zn concentration up to the highest level studied, which was about 3.61 % Zn. Likewise, the tensile strength increases with increasing copper concentration up to the highest level studied, which was about 3 % Cu. All the samples having Cu and/or Zn additions had strength greater than the prior art alloy, E357. -
Figure 1b presents data similar toFigure 1a , except that the samples shown inFigure 1b were solidified more slowly, at about 0.4°C per second, resulting in a dendrite arm spacing of about 64 microns. The sample having the greatest tensile strength was the reference sample having about 3 % Cu and about 3.61 % Zn. All the samples inFigure 1b having Cu and/or Zn additions had strength greater than the prior art alloy, E357. -
Figure 2A presents yield strength data for various aluminum alloy samples having about 7% Si, about 0.5% Mg, and various concentrations of Cu and Zn. These samples were solidified at about 1° C per second, and have a dendrite arm spacing of about 30 microns. The yield strength increased markedly with increases in Cu, and tended to increase with increases in Zn. The reference sample having the greatest yield strength had a copper concentration of about 3%, and a Zn concentration of about 4%. All the samples having added Cu or Zn exhibited greater yield strength than the prior art alloy, E357. -
Figure 2b presents yield strength data for the same aluminum alloys as shown inFigure 2a ; however, they were solidified more slowly, at about 0.4° C per second. The corresponding dendrite arm spacing was about 64 microns. The reference sample having the greatest yield strength had a copper concentration of about 3%, and a Zn concentration of about 4%. All the samples having added Cu or Zn exhibited greater yield strength than the prior art alloy, E357. -
Figure 3a presents elongation data for the prior art alloy, E357, and various alloys having added Cu and Zn. The solidification rate was about 1°C per second, and the dendrite arm spacing was about 30 microns. The best elongation is obtained for the alloys having 0% Cu. However, increasing the Zn concentration from 2% to about 4% caused increased elongation. The alloys having Zn between 2% and 4% had elongations greater than that of the prior art alloy, E357. -
Figure 3b presents elongation data for the alloys shown inFigure 3a , but solidified more slowly, at 0.4° C per second. The dendrite arm spacing was about 64 microns. As before, the alloys having about 0% Cu had the greatest elongation. Indeed the greatest elongation was obtained for the prior art alloy, E357. However, the alloy with 0% Cu and Zn in a range from 2% to 4 % was only slightly inferior to E357 in this regard. The alloys having Zn in the range from 2% to 4 % are of interest because their tensile strength and yield strength values are superior to E357. -
Figure 4 presents the results of casting in a fluidity mold. As before, the tests were performed on aluminum alloys containing about 7% Si, about 0.5% Mg, and with various amounts of Cu and Zn. Most of the alloys inFigure 4 having additions of Cu or Zn have fluidity superior to that of the prior art alloy, E357. Indeed, the best fluidity of all was obtained for the reference alloy with 3% Cu, 4% Zn. Fluidity is crucial for shaped castings because it determines the ability of the alloy to flow through small passages in the mold to supply liquid metal to all parts of the casting. -
Figure 5 presents data for the Quality Index (Q) for the alloys tested. The Quality Index (Q) is a calculated index that includes the Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) plus a term involving the logarithm of the Elongation (E). The two plots inFigure 5 are for the two dendrite arm spacings employed for the preceding studies. The 30 micron spacing is found in samples cooled at 1° C per second, and the 64 micron spacing is found in samples cooled at 0.4° C per second. It can be seen fromFigure 5 that, generally, the best Quality Index (Q) is obtained for high concentrations of Zn, and for low concentrations of Cu. - Table 2 presents compositions of various alloys, with alloys 7Si1Cu0.5Mg3Zn and 5Si1Cu0.6Mg3Zn being according to the present invention, wherein the concentrations of Cu, Mg and Zn were selected to provide improved mechanical properties at room temperature and high temperature. The values in columns 2-7 of Table 2 are actual weight percentages of the various elements in the samples that were tested. The balance of each alloy consists essentially of aluminum. It is noted that Sr is included as a grain refiner, within impurity levels.
Table 2: COMPOSITIONS OF INVESTMENT CAST AlSiMg TEST SPECIMENS Alloy Cu Zn Si Mg Fe Ti Sr 5Si 1Cu 0.6Mg .99 0 4.9 .56 .1 .12 .006 7Si 1Cu 0.5Mg 1.05 0 6.93 .49 .07 .13 .0004 7Si 1Cu 0.5Mg 3Zn 1.07 3.12 7.29 .5 .06 .12 .008 5Si 1Cu 0.5 Mg 1 0.03 5.01 .57 .08 .12 .006 5Si 3Cu 0.5Mg 3.01 0 5.13 .51 .08 .13 .007 5Si 3Cu 0.5 Mg 3Zn 3.27 3.17 5.34 .5 .07 .12 0 5Si 1Cu 0.6 Mg 1.02 0.02 5 .57 .08 .12 .007 5Si 1Cu 0.6Mg 3Zn 1.11 3 5.19 .56 .08 .11 0 5Si 1Cu 0.6Mg 1.01 .02 5.01 .57 .09 .12 .006 7Si 3Cu 0.6Mg 3.11 0 7.1 .61 .05 .13 0 7Si 3Cu 0.6Mg 3Zn 3.26 3.22 7.47 .62 .05 .12 .007 5Si 1Cu 0.6Mg 1.01 .03 5.03 .57 .08 .12 .007 - Test specimens where produced from the above compositions for mechanical testing. The test specimens where formed by investment casting in the form of ¼" thick test plates. The cooling rate via investment casting is less than about .5° C per second and provides a dendritic arm spacing (DAS) on the order of approximately 60 microns or greater. Following casting the test plates were then heat treated to T6 temper. Typically, T6 temper comprises solution heat treat, quench and artificial aging. The test plates where sectioned and their mechanical properties tested. Specifically, the test specimens comprising the alloy compositions listed in Table 2 where tested for Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) at room temperature (22°C). Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) at high temperature (150°C), Tensile Yield Strength (TYS) at room temperature (22°C), Tensile Yield Strength (TYS) at high temperature (150°C), Elongation (E) at high temperature (150°C), Elongation (E) at room temperature (22°C), Quality Index (Q) at high temperature (150°C), and Quality Index (Q) at room temperature (22°C). The results of the tests are presented in the following Table 3.
TABLE 3: MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF TEST SPECIMENT HAVING THE ALLOY COMPOSITIONS LISTED IN TABLE 2. Alloy Room Temperature (22°C) High Temperature (150°C) TYS(MPa) UTS(MPa) E(%) Q(MPa) TYS(MPa) UTS(MPa) E(%) Q(MPa) 5Si 1Cu 0.6Mg 337.27 369.99 2.8 437.84 307.98 325.90 6.0 442.62 7Si 1Cu 0.5Mg 338.76 385.38 5.5 496.44 305.23 328.65 10.0 478.65 7Si 1Cu 0.5Mg 3Zn 346.45 392.39 4.7 492.74 310.74 332.79 7.7 465.76 5Si 1Cu 0.5Mg 332.79 368.96 3.2 444.05 307.98 325.90 6.0 442.62 5Si 3Cu 0.5Mg 373.09 404.33 2.0 449.48 334.17 361.73 4.0 452.03 5Si 3Cu 0.5Mg 3Zn 372.63 391.35 2.0 436.51 328.65 345.88 2.0 391.03 5Si 1Cu 0.6Mg 335.31 373.09 3.2 448.18 307.98 325.90 6.0 442.62 5Si 1Cu 0.6 Mg 3Zn 346.45 382.05 2.2 432.42 314.87 334.17 5.7 447.55 5Si 1Cu 0.6Mg 329.34 371.03 4.0 461.34 307.98 325.90 6.0 442.62 7Si 3Cu 0.6Mg 376.65 407.31 2.0 452.47 337.61 368.62 4.3 463.64 7Si 3Cu 0.6Mg 3Zn 379.06 401.34 2.0 446.50 333.48 352.77 5.0 457.61 5Si 1Cu 0.6Mg 329.92 368.84 3.2 443.94 307.98 325.90 6.0 442.62 -
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- The above regression models for Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) at high temperature (150° C), Elongation (E) at high temperature (150° C), and Quality Index (Q) at high temperature (150°C) where then plotted in
Figures 6-8 . - Referring to the.graph depicted in
Figure 6 , the Ultimate.Tensile Strength (UTS) in MPa is plotted for alloy compositions at high temperature (150°C) of varying Mg and Cu concentrations as a function of increasing Zn concentration (wt %). Specifically, reference line 15 indicates a plot of reference alloy comprising approximately .6 wt % Mg and 3 wt % Cu; reference line 20 indicates a plot of a reference alloy comprising a proximately .5 wt % Mg and 3 wt % Cu; reference line 25 indicates a plot of a reference alloy comprising approximately .6 wt % Mg and 2 wt % Cu;reference line 30 indicates a plot of an alloy comprising approximately .5 wt % Mg and 2 wt % Cu; reference line 35 is a plot of an alloy comprising approximately .6 wt % Mg and 1 wt % Cu;reference line 40 is a plot of an alloy comprising approximately .5 wt % Mg and 1 wt % Cu; reference line 45 is a plot of an alloy comprising approximately .6 wt % Mg and 0 wt % Cu; andreference line 50 is a plot of an alloy comprising approximately .5 wt % Mg and 0 wt % Cu. - According to the graph depicted in
Figure 6 , as well as, the data provided in Table 3, it is noted that as the Cu concentration of the alloy is increased to approximately 2 wt % or greater the incorporation of Zn has a negative impact on the alloys' high temperature Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS), as depicted by the alloy plots indicated byreference lines 15, 20, 25, and 30. It is further noted that as the Cu concentration of the alloy is decreased to less than approximately 2 wt % the incorporation of Zn has a positive impact on the alloys' high temperature Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS), as depicted by the alloy plots indicated byreference lines - Still referring to
Figure 6 , alloys comprising .6 wt % Mg have a greater high temperature Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS), depicted by the alloy plots indicated by reference lines 15, 25, 35, and 45, than alloys having similar compositions having a Mg concentration on the order of about .5 wt %, as depicted by the alloy plots indicated byreference lines - Referring now to the graph depicted in
Figure 7 , The high temperature Elongation (%) is plotted for alloy compositions of varying Mg and Cu concentrations as a function of increasing Zn concentration (wt %). Specifically,reference line 55 indicates a plot of a reference alloy comprising approximately .6 wt % Mg and 3 wt % Cu;reference line 60 indicates a plot of a reference alloy comprising approximately .5 wt % Mg and 3 wt % Cu; reference line 65 indicates a plot of an alloy comprising approximately .6 wt % Mg and 2 wt % Cu; reference line 70 indicates a plot of an alloy comprising approximately .5 wt % Mg and 2 wt % Cu; reference line 75 is a plot of an alloy comprising approximately .6 wt % Mg and 1 wt % Cu; reference line 80 is a plot of an alloy comprising approximately .5 wt % Mg and 1 wt % Cu; reference line 85 is a plot of an alloy comprising approximately .6 wt % Mg and 0 wt % Cu; andreference line 90 is a plot of an alloy comprising approximately .5 wt % Mg and 0 wt % Cu. - According to the graph depicted in
Figure 7 , as well as, the data provided in Table 3, it is noted that increasing the Cu content has a negative impact on the alloy's elongation. For example, referring to the plots indicated byreference lines 55, 65, 75, and 85, in which the Mg concentration in each alloy is equal to .6 wt %, as the Cu concentration is increased the elongation of the alloy is reduced. Additionally, the Cu concentration has a similar effect on the alloys depicted byreference lines - Still referring to Table 3 and
Figure 7 , increases in Zn content can increase the alloy's elongation when the magnesium content is low, such as on the order of .5 wt %, as plotted inreference lines reference lines 55, 65, 75, and 85. Magnesium has a positive impact on elongation when the Zn content is more than 2.5 wt % and has a negative impact when the Zn content is less than 2.5 wt %. For example, referring to the plots indicated byreference lines - Referring now to the Graph depicted in
Figure 8 , the Quality Index (Q) of AlSiMg alloys at high temperature (150°C) with varying concentrations of Cu and Mg are plotted as a function of Zn content. Specifically, reference line 95 indicates a plot of a reference alloy comprising approximately .5 wt % Mg and 3 wt % Cu; reference line 100 indicates a plot of an alloy comprising approximately .5 wt % Mg and 2 wt % Cu; reference line 105 indicates a plot of a reference alloy comprising approximately .6 wt % Mg and 3 wt % Cu; reference line 110 indicates a plot of an alloy comprising approximately .5 wt % Mg and 1 wt % Cu; reference line 115 is a plot of an alloy comprising approximately .6 wt % Mg and 2 wt % Cu; reference line 120 is a plot of an alloy comprising approximately .5 wt % Mg and 0 wt % Cu; reference line 125 is a plot of an alloy comprising approximately .6 wt % Mg and 1 wt % Cu; and reference line 130 is a plot of an alloy comprising approximately .6 wt % Mg and 0 wt % Cu. As indicated above, the Quality Index (Q) is a calculated index which includes the Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) plus a term involving the logarithm of the Elongation (E). - Referring to
Figure 8 and the data depicted in Table 3, although the Cu content generally increases Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) and/or Tensile Yield Strength (TYS), Cu generally decreases elongation and therefore in some embodiments may decrease the alloy's Quality Index (Q). Mg typically has a positive impact on Quality Index of the alloys including Cu and Zn, wherein Zn content is greater than or equal to 1.2 wt %. For example, referring to the plots indicated by reference lines 95 and 105, in which the Cu concentration in both alloys is equal to 3.0 wt %, as the Mg concentration is increased from .5 wt % to .6wt % the Quality Index (Q) is increased if the Zn content of the alloy is greater than or equal to 1.2 wt %. Additionally, the Mg concentration has a similar effect on the alloy with less than 3.0 wt % Cu. In, AlSiMg alloys comprising increased Cu concentrations, such as the alloy plots indicated by reference lines 95, 100, 105, and 120, have decreasing Quality Index (Q) values as the concentration of Cu is increased. The incorporation of Zn can increase the Quality Index (Q) of the alloy when the Mg content is on the order of about .6 wt %, and the Cu is content is less than about 2.5 wt %, as depicted by the alloy plots indicated by reference numbers 115, 125, and 130. - Although the inventive alloy compositions listed in Table 3 are illustrative of the inventive composition, the invention should not be deemed limited thereto as any composition having the constituents and ranges recited in the Claims of this disclosure are within the scope of this invention. Further reference alloy compositions
are listed within the Table depicted inFigure 9. Figure 9 also includes the Tensile Yield Strength (TYS), Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS), Elongation (E), and Quality Index (Q) of the listed alloy compositions listed, wherein the TYS, UTS, E, and Q were taken from T6 temper test samples at room temperature (22°C). - The final row of the Table in
Figure 9 includes the composition and room temperature (22°C) mechanical properties (Tensile Yield Strength (TYS), Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS), Elongation (E), and Quality Index (Q)) of an E357 alloy test specimen at T6 temper (E357-T6) that was formed by investment casting, wherein the E357 alloy test specimen is prior art that has been incorporated for comparative purposes. Still referring toFigure 9 , E357 has an Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) at 22°C on the order of 275 MPa and an Elongation (E) of approximately 5%. At temperatures of approximately 150°C, investment cast and T6 temper test samples of E357 have an Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) of 260 MPa, a Tensile Yield Strength of 250 MPa, an Elongation (E) of approximately 7% and a Quality Index of 387 MPa. - The inventive aluminum alloy has an Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) for investment castings with a T6 heat treatment at applications on the order of 150°C that is 20% to 30% greater than similiarly prepared castings of E357.
- In the inventive alloy, in which the Cu content is less than or equal to 2 wt % and the Zn content ranges from 3 wt % to 5 wt %, the Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) for investment castings with a T6 heat treatment at applications on the order of 150°C that is 10% to 20% greater than similiarly prepared and tested castings of E357.
- For alloys having a high Tensile Yield Strength (TYS) and high Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS), an alloy containing about 7% Si, about 0.55 % to about 0.65 % Mg, less than 2% Cu and between 3%-5% Zn is recommended.
- For alloys having both good strength and good elongation, an alloy containing about 7% Si, about 0.5% Mg, very little Cu, and about 4% Zn is recommended.
- The above data is suggestive of a family of casting alloys having various desirable properties. The different desirable properties are appropriate for different applications.
- Alloys according to the present invention may be cast into useful products by investment casting, low pressure or gravity casting, permanent or semi-permanent mold, squeeze casting, high pressure die casting, or sand mold casting.
Claims (14)
- An aluminum casting alloy in a T5 or T6 condition, the alloy consisting of:4 to 9 wt. % Si;0.1 to 0.7 wt. % Mg;3 to 5 wt. % Zn;less than 0.15 wt. % Fe;less than or equal to 2.0 wt. % Cu;less than 0.3 wt. % Mn;less than 0.05 wt. % B;less than 0.15 wt. % Ti;less than 0.5 wt. % Ag;the remainder being aluminum and impurities.
- The aluminum casting alloy of claim 1, comprising at least 7.0 wt. % Si.
- The aluminum casting alloy of claim 2, comprising 0.5 to 0.65 wt. % Mg.
- The aluminum casting alloy of claim 1, wherein Cu is included as an impurity.
- A shaped cast product produced from the aluminum casting alloy of any of claims 1-4.
- The shaped cast product of claim 5, wherein the shaped cast product realizes at least 10-20% better strength in comparison to a shape cast product produced from an E357 alloy.
- The shaped cast product of claim 6, wherein the better strength properties are realized in the T6 temper.
- The shaped cast product of claim 5, wherein the shaped cast product is in the form of an automotive or aerospace component.
- A method for producing the shape cast product of any of claims 5-8, comprising:preparing a molten metal mass comprising the aluminum casting alloy; andforming the shape cast product from the molten metal mass, wherein the forming step comprises casting the molten metal mass into the shape cast product; and heat treating the shaped cast product to a T5 or a T6 condition.
- The method of claim 9, comprising: casting the molten metal via investment casting and cooling the aluminum casting alloy at a rate of not greater than 0.5°C per second.
- The method of claim 9, wherein the casting step is selected from the group consisting of investment casting, low pressure or gravity casting, permanent or semi-permanent mold, squeeze casting, die casting, directional casting or sand mold casting.
- The method of claim 11, comprising:preparing a mold with at least one of chills and risers; andcompleting the forming step.
- The method of claim 9, wherein the molten metal mass comprises a thixotropic metal mass.
- The method of claim 13, wherein the casting comprises semi-solid casting.
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