Influence of the Casting Parameters on the Semi-solid Process with Vacuum Dosing Unit to Produce High-Quality HPDC Components
摘要
This study investigates the influence of casting parametersCasting parameter on the performance of a semi-solid castingCasting technology utilizing a vacuum dosing unit to produce high-qualityQuality components. In this process, the melt is conditioned directly in the dosing container using electromagnetic stirringElectromagnetic stirring in an inline conditioning station integrated into the HPDCHigh-Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) machine. To evaluate the effectiveness of this approach compared to conventional HPDCHigh-Pressure Die Casting (HPDC), castingCasting trials were conducted in industrial environment. The impact of process parametersProcess parameter, particularly the shot curve and die temperature, on castingCasting qualityQuality and mechanical performance was systematically evaluated. Structural integrityStructural integrity and mechanical propertiesMechanical properties of the cast components were assessed through X-ray inspections, microstructural analysis, and tensile testing. The results indicate that elevated die temperatures and earlier switchover points significantly enhance castingCasting qualityQuality. Components produced via this semi-solid process exhibited improved structural integrityStructural integrity, with a notable reduction in porosity, primarily attributed to decreased air and oxide entrapment during die filling. These findings highlight the potential of the semi-solid castingCasting technology to mitigate defect formationDefect formation compared to conventional high-pressure die castingDie casting.