Manufacturing – Casting methods - European Aluminium Association
Manufacturing – Casting methods - European Aluminium Association
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1.11.4 VRC / PRC <strong>–</strong> Mechanical Properties<br />
See also:<br />
AAM <strong>–</strong> <strong>Manufacturing</strong> <strong>–</strong> 1 <strong>Casting</strong> <strong>methods</strong> > Vacuum die castings > Mechanical<br />
properties<br />
AAM <strong>–</strong> <strong>Manufacturing</strong> <strong>–</strong> 1 <strong>Casting</strong> <strong>methods</strong> > Green sand castings<br />
Due to anti-gravity turbulance-free filling and directional solidification, the good microstructure<br />
leads to excellent mechanical properties. Some parts are used as cast, higher strength<br />
requirements are met after heat treatment.<br />
A356-F subframe A356-T64 knuckle<br />
as cast heat treated<br />
Yield strength 85 MPa 230 MPa<br />
(typical)<br />
Ultimate Strength 150 MPa 300 MPa<br />
(typical)<br />
Elongation 12 % 11 %<br />
(typical)<br />
Mechanical properties can be adjusted by heat treatment to meet various requirements.<br />
Fig. 5: Comparison of Alcoa's automotive-oriented casting processes VRC / PRC,<br />
AVDC and AGSC<br />
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