Uslu, Emin; Tiğli, Ahmet; Çolak, Murat

The mechanical properties of aluminium alloys can be increased by controlling the grain size and morphology of the alloy. In these studies, mechanical vibration, cooling slope plate (CSP), and grain refiner were applied on sand mould casting using A380 alloys. The hardness, and microstructure of the cast samples are investigated. These processes lead to the refinement of grain structures and a decrease in the tendency for dendritic structure formation. The Effect of the solidification time (modulus) on the microstructure is investigated. It was determined that the solidification time varies depending on the section thickness, which affects the SDAS values. It was observed that the lowest SDAS values were in CSP and the highest values were in grain refiners added casting. The lowest hardness value was recorded at CSP casting. Meanwhile, the grain refiner added vibration casting exhibits the highest hardness.

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Çolak, Murat; Arslan, İbrahim

The aim of this study is to improve the tribological behaviour of aluminium alloys by using grain refiner and modifier. The effects of Al5Ti1B grain refiner and Al10Sr modifier additives on friction and wear properties on A380, A357 alloys produced by pouring sand andpermanent mould casting were investigated. Abrasion tests were carried out under dry conditions against St1040 steel disc using a pin-disk system with 20 N load and 1.0 m/s sliding speed. It was determined that grain refiner and modifier additives decrease the friction coefficient and increase the wear resistance. It was determined that the samples produced by permanent mould casting method decreased the friction resistance by 9% and the abrasion resistance increased by 40% compared to the samples produced in sand mould. The lowest wear rate was obtained in A380 alloy with TiB and Sr added with a value of 4.87 × 10–11 m2/N.

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Çolak, Murat; Şekerden, Mete

In the casting method, it is crucial to properly make the moulding design to produce sound parts. Volumetric change, especially during the solidification of spheroidal graphite cast irons, may show different behaviour compared to steel and aluminium castings. In this study, castings were carried out with single and double feeders with varying casting parameters of green sand and resin mould sand containing different cross-sectional thicknesses. Depending on the chemical composition, mould rigidity and inoculation efficiency, and the importance of the feeder path was evaluated by experimental and modelling techniques. Consequently, it was observed that the risk of shrinkage in resin moulds is less than in green sand castings in the same moulding design. In addition, it has been found that the number of feeders and neck connection is an important parameter in pore formation.

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