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EFFECT OF SQUEEZE PRESSURE ON MICROSTRUCTURAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE AlSi7Mg ALLOY


The paper presents the results of studies on the effect of external pressure, applied on metal during squeeze casting process, on the structure of AlSi7Mg alloy. The obtained results were completed with examination...

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THE THERMAL ANALYSIS OF POLYSTYRENE FOUNDRY MODEL


The article presents the results of thermogravimetric (TG) investigations of a polystyrene foundry model. The study was conducted for three polystyrenes - Owipian (Syntos Oświęcim), copolymer PS and PSX (France)....

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MICROSTRUCTURE EVOLUTION DURING PERITECTIC L + Al6Mn(Fe) → α-Al + α-AlMnFeSi PROCESS IN AlFeMnSi ALLOYS


In this work, the course of peritectic L + Al6Mn(Fe) → α-Al + α-AlMnFeSi transformation taking place in AlFeMnSi alloys was traced. The specific microstructural effects in the transformed primary p...

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STUDYING THE EMISSION OF PRODUCTS FORMED DURING EVAPORATION OF POLYSTYRENE PATTERNS IN THE LOST FOAM PROCESS IN TERMS OF THE WORK ENVIRONMENT


The article presents the ecological aspects of the lost foam technology. The results of environmental tests carried out on an experimental stand for pouring of moulds with liquid metal and knocking out of castings ...

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APPLICATION OF MOULDING SANDS WITH GEOPOLYMER BINDER IN THE MANUFACTURE OF CASTINGS FROM ALUMINIUM ALLOYS


The article presents the results of laboratory tests on the binding characteristics of moulding sands with inorganic geopolymer binders and for comparison with furan resin and alkaline resin, designed for casting o...

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EFFECT OF HEAT TREATMENT ON STRUCTURE OF THE INCONEL 740 TYPE ALLOY


The Inconel 740 type nickel alloy was melted in a vacuum, medium frequency induction furnace. During melting the inert gas (argon) atmosphere was used Metal was poured into a ceramic mould based on ethyl silicate. ...

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THE STUDY OF THE KINETICS OF SOLIDIFICATION AND COOLING OF PATTERN MATERIAL IN A DIE


The article presents the developed research methodology that allows the evaluation of the kinetics of solidification and cooling of pattern material in a metal mould ( die). The apparatus was described and the resu...

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QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF CAST IRON MICROSTRUCTURE IN TERMS OF THE APPARATUS AND METHODOLOGY


In this work the results of the application of different imaging techniques and image analysis systems for measurements of chosen either stereological parameters or geometrical features for some of morphology model...

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THERMOPHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF CAST IRON USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF BRAKE DISCS


This paper presents the results of measurements of thermophysical properties of automotive brake discs made from gray cast iron. The samples were tested before and after operation in the braking system. Thermal con...

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MODEL STUDIES OF SAND RECLAMATION FROM THE WASTE MOULDING MIXTURES WITH NEW INORGANIC BINDER USED FOR CASTING OF ALUMINIUM ALLOYS


The article presents the results of model tests and studies of the sand reclamation from waste moulding and core mixtures with an inorganic geopolymer binder, used in the trial production of pilot castings...

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STUDIES OF THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF THE DESIGN OF MATERIALS LIGHTER THAN AIR


This paper discusses some theoretical aspects of the design of ultralight materials. Potential application of syntactic foams in the fabrication of composites lighter than air is also analyzed. Carbon allotropic fo...

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ANALYSIS OF GATING AND FEEDING SYSTEMS FOR CASTING OF STREET INLETS WITH AND WITHOUT THE PROCESS OF FILTRATION


On the example of a street inlet casting, the metal flow in the gating system on entering the mould cavity and inside the mould was depicted. The effect of the technique by which the metal is fed into the mould cav...

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INTELLIGENT NANOSTRUCTURES – A LOT OF TALK ABOUT NOTHING? MYTHS AND FACTS


Smart nanomaterials are those whose structures and components exhibit peculiar and welldeveloped physical, chemical, and biological properties caused by their nanosized dimensions. It is nanotechnology that deals w...

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KINETICS OF THE DECOMPOSITION OF AUSFERRITIC STRUCTURE IN COPPER-NICKEL ADI


To determine the kinetics of ausferrite decomposition in copper-nickel ADI, a kinetic model of Johnson-Mehl-Avrami (JMA), designed for the investigations under non-isothermal conditions, was used. Applying the Netz...

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MANUFACTURING PROCESS AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF ORDERED, CELLULAR CONSTRUCTIONS CAST FROM Al-Si ALLOY


Ordered cellular constructions are an important structural element used in armaments, aerospace and automotive industry. The use of Rapid Prototyping technique and control of solidification process allow making cas...

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COMPARATIVE STUDIES OF THE CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF GOLDSMITH OBJECTS FROM THE COLLECTION OF REGIONAL MUSEUM IN TORUN


The characteristics of goldsmith objects included in the collection of Regional Museum in Torun were presented. The results of the chemical composition measurements taken by XRF method on a Niton device on hundreds...

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EFFECT OF ULTRASOUNDS ON LOW-ENERGY PROCESSES AND ELECTROLYTIC CONDUCTIVITY OF MOULDING DUST WASTE SUBJECTED TO ADVANCED OXIDATION


The article presents the basic characteristics of the pollutants emitted in the process of foundry mould manufacture. A method to reduce harmful emissions through the application of advanced oxidation was described...

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EFFECT OF DIRECT IN-MOULD INOCULATION ON THE STRUCTURE OF IRON ALLOYS


In the course of the executed project, a series of investigations has been made to establish what effect a refined inoculant applied on the mould surface can have on changes in the surface structure of castings mad...

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SIMULATION STUDIES OF MOULD FILLING CONDITIONS WITH MOLTEN METAL IN EVAPORATIVE PATTERN TECHNOLOGY


Using available thermo-physical parameters, the paper describes the simulation studies of metal flow in mould filled with an evaporative pattern. The final properties of casting made in a lost-foam process are grea...

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ALFA COMPOSITES FABRICATED BY MECHANICAL ALLOYING - ANALYSIS OF THE REINFORCING PHASE DISTRIBUTION BY COMPUTED MICROTOMOGRAPHY


The paper presents the results of examinations of composite samples in which the reinforcement is waste fly ash from power plants, while matrix is an aluminium (A8). The agglomerates of master composite obtained by...

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WETTING and JOINING of HfB2 and Ta with Ni


The wetting behavior of Ni on a HfB2/Ta assembly was examined in vacuum using dense HfB2 (99.5% purity) produced, without sintering aids, by HP-HT at 7 GPa. The real-time imaging by a high res...

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DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNOLOGY TO MANUFACTURE „MODIFIED BENTONITE” USED IN PRODUCTION OF STEEL CASTINGS WITH SPECIAL REGARD TO CASTING SURFACE QUALITY


The article presents the most important results of the research, development and implementation studies carried out under one of the Target Projects as a result of cooperation between the CERTECH Technical and Comm...

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EFFECT OF MODIFICATION AND HEAT TREATMENT (SOLUTION HEAT TREATMENT, AND SOLUTION HEAT TREATMENT + AGEING) ON STRUCTURE AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF CuAl10Fe3Mn2 BRONZE


The article discusses problems related with the evaluation of the effect of modification and multivariant heat treatment on mechanical properties of CuAl10Fe3Mn2 aluminium bronze. The evaluation was based on the re...

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SCANNING EXAMINATIONS OF MAGNESIUM- AND LITHIUMBASED ALLOYS OF TWO-PHASE α-β AND MONOPHASE β STRUCTURE


The study presents the results of examinations carried out on ultra-light magnesium- and lithiumbased alloys of two-phase α-β structure and monophase β structure using scanning electron microscopy w...

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TRIALS TO FABRICATE BY MECHANOSYNTHESIS A CuXAlY – BASED COMPOSITE REINFORCED WITH Al2O3 PARTICLES


The study describes the attempts to use a mechanochemical synthesis in the fabrication of composites based on Cu-Al intermetallic compounds reinforced with homogeneously distributed ceramic Al2O3...

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EFFECT OF TESTING CONDITIONS AND OXIDATION ON WETTING BEHAVIOUR IN Al/Ni SYSTEM


The wettability tests were carried out under a vacuum at 700°C in the drop/substrate couples, where drop is pure aluminium (99.999%), substrate - Ni (99.8%) and Niox (oxidized). Test were carried out...

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COMPARATIVE STUDIES OF THE EFFECT OF VARIOUS ADDITIVES ON STRUCTURE AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF CuAl10Fe3Mn2 ALLOY


Comparative studies were made on modification of aluminium CuAl10Fe3Mn2 bronze by application of modifiers affecting changes in surface properties (Na, K, Ca, Mg) and providing additional substrates for crystallisa...

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SELECTED PROBLEMS OF A TECHNOLOGY OF THE AZ91 MAGNESIUM ALLOY MELT TREATMENT


As expected, the increasing demand for magnesium alloy castings has already become a fact. Considering this situation, a rich program of the studies on this particular subject has been initiated and put into operat...

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DETERMINATION OF THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY OF SELECTED TYPES OF DUCTILE IRON (SPHEROIDAL GRAPHITE/CAST IRON) BY MEANS OF THERMAL DIFFUSIVITY MEASUREMENTS WITH LASER-FLASH METHOD


This paper presents the results of measurements of thermal conductivity coefficient as a function of temperature for two species of spheroidal cast iron by using one of the most modern experimental sets LFA 427 (La...

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IDENTIFICATION BY DSH POWDER METHOD OF CRYSTAL PHASES OF SILICA IN DUST EMITTED FROM SAND FOUNDRY


In view of the documented pathogenic effect on human health of dust containing crystalline silica, an attempt has been made to identify different variations of polymorphic silica in samples of dust emitted from fou...

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MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF HIGH-ALLOYED, DISPERSION-HARDENED, MARTENSITIC CAST STEEL AFTER MULTI-STAGE HEAT TREATMENT


High-alloyed Cr-Ni-Cu cast steel with additions of Mo and Nb and high nitrogen content was melted. The cast test ingots were subjected to a heat treatment. Metallographic examinations were made under an optical mic...

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CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF THE 16th – 18th CENTURY GUN BARRELS AND CANNON BALLS FROM AN ARMOURY OF THE ROYAL WAWEL CASTLE IN CRACOW EXAMINED BY X-RAY MICROFLUORESCENCE ANALYSIS


The principles of operation of a portable X-ray microfluorescence analyser of the chemical composition were described. A short characteristic of the Niton device was also given. Examples of chemical compositions of...

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FROM FORGING TO CASTING – A CONVERSION IN BOTH MATERIAL AND DESIGN


The study presents an analysis of the possibilities to change the fabrication technology of a rocker for automotive applications, changing also the type of material used for this element. The application of high-st...

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EFFECT OF OXIDE NANOCOATING ON SURFACE TENSION MEASUREMENTS OF PURE TIN


Surface tension of liquid tin under high vacuum was measured by the technique of large drop, using a versatile set of apparatus for high temperature testing of the properties of liquid metals and alloys. Two proced...

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SELECTED THERMO-PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF ZIRCONIA POWDERS BASED ON RARE EARTH ELEMENTS SUCH AS RE2Zr2O7 (RE - Gd, La, Sm, Nd) FOR THERMAL SPRAY COATING OF BARRIER LAYERS


Paper presents results of investigations of selected thermophysical properties of ceramics powders RE2Zr2O7 (RE - Gd, La, Nd, Sm) type, used for thermal spray coatings. In compariso...

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STRESS MODELS AND THEIR APPLICATION IN EXPLANATION OF CASTING DEFECT INFLUENCE ON THE CAST PART MECHANICAL BEHAVIOUR


The article examines possible use of analytical and numerical models of casting defects of a void type in determination of local increase of stresses in the vicinity of casting defect. The stress level can be one o...

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CONTROL OF GRADED STRUCTURE IN GASARS


Development of instruments for micro- and macrostructure design in functionally graded materials is a challenge for the modern industry. In this path, mathematical modeling and numerical simulation are extremely he...

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DETERMINATION OF PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES AND THE THERMAL STABILITY OF HYDROXYAPATITE


Hydroxyapatite [1-3] of structural formula Ca10(PO)6(OH)2 (HAp) and calcium triphosphate Ca3(PO)2 (TCP) powder sand suspensions have been characterized physico...

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WEAR RESISTANCE AND BIOCOMPATIBILITY OF DENTAL TOOLS UPGRADED BY DIFFERENT COATINGS


Dental tools are sometimes damaged as a results of exploitation or during sterilization and desinfection. The aim of durability improving of dental borers and tweezers and increasing of the biocompatibility was mod...

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AN ASSESSMENT OF THE POSSIBILITIES TO SHAPE THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF CAST AZ91 MAGNESIUM ALLOY THROUGH APPLICATION OF PROPER HEAT TREATMENT


The aim of this publication is to assess the effect of different types of the standard heat treatment on changes in mechanical properties at room temperature of magnesium alloy from AZ91 family referred to the same...

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INVESTIGATIONS OF A CORRELATION BETWEEN THE TYPE AND AMOUNT OF MODIFIER, HIGH-TEMPERATURE TRANSFORMATIONS AND RESIDUAL STRENGTH OF SANDS WITH MODIFIED SODIUM SILICATES


The article presents the results of high-temperature investigations of the modified samples of hydrated sodium silicate and of the sand mixtures with an addition of this compound. To improve the knocking out proper...

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APPLICATION OF DIAMOND LAYERS AND DIAMOND-LIKE COATINGS ON MEDICAL TOOLS AND IMPLANTS


The article is devoted to complex studies of diamond-like coatings applied by the PAPVD technique to improve the surface of medical tools and implants in terms of better anticorrosive behaviour and biocompatibility...

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APPLICATION OF GEOPOLYMER BINDER IN MANUFACTURING OF CASTING FROM FERROUS ALLOYS


The article presents the results of laboratory and industrial tests on the application of a new geopolymer Rudal A binder used in production of moulding and core sands for castings from carbon and alloyed cast stee...

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STRUCTURE FORMATION AND PROPERTIES OF Cr3C2 – NiCr CARBIDE COATINGS APPLIED BY PLASMA SPRAYING ONTO THE SURFACE OF DUCTILE IRON CASTINGS


The study presents the results of structure examinations and mechanical tests carried out on coatings based on Cr3Cr2-NiCr chromium carbide, applied onto the surface of ductile iron castings. The chromiu...

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STUDIES ON THE PROPERTIES IMPROVEMENT AND APPLICATION OF NEW INORGANIC BINDERS USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY MOULDING AND CORE SANDS


The article gives the results obtained in a fragment of the studies, carried out under a statutory activity, on optimising of the foundry sand technology with new modified inorganic binders, chemically bonded and C...

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RECYCLING OF WASTE FLY ASH FORMED DURING COMBUSTION OF HARD COAL FOR USE IN MOULDING MIXTURES MANUFACTURE


The article is a compilation of the most important results obtained during execution of own research project regarding the possibility of using fly ash formed during combustion of hard coal as a base granular material ...

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EVALUATING THE FEASIBILITY OF MAKING ALUMINIUM ALLOY NANOMODIFIERS BY THE METHOD OF MECHANICAL ALLOYING


Nanomaterials extend the range of their application in human activities. The past few years have faced a considerable increase of interest in various aspects of the application of nanotechnology in liquid phase met...

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HIGH TEMPERATURE BEHAVIOR OF Fe-Cr-Al STEEL UNDER OXIDIZING CONDITIONS – A REVIEW


This work reviews the current state of research regarding high temperature oxidation resistance of Fe-Cr-Al steels, that belong to a family of AFA (Alumina Forming Alloys). The behavior of these steels in hot gases...

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NEW COAL DUST SUBSTITUTES FOR BENTONITE MOULDING SANDS USED IN MANUFACTURE OF CASTINGS FROM MALLEABLE IRON AND ALUMINIUM ALLOYS


The article discusses the most important results of research, development and implementation works conducted under Target Projects in years 2006-2007 at the two Polish foundries, i.e. „Radom" Fittings Factory...

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HIGH-TEMPERATURE SULPHIDATION OF Fe-Cr-Al STEELS: THE PRESENT STATE OF THE ART AND FUTURE RESEARCH


This work reviews the current state of research regarding high temperature sulphidation resistance of Fe-Cr-Al steels that belong to a family of AFA (Alumina Forming Alloys). The behavior of these steels in hot gas...

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EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SPECIAL HEAT TREATMENT CARRIED OUT ON AZ91 MAGNESIUM ALLOY TO PREVENT THE GRAIN GROWTH


Properly conducted heat treatment of cast magnesium alloys is a very important tool in increasing the mechanical properties of castings. Nevertheless, during high temperature annealing of castings made from magnesi...

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EFFECT OF THERMAL CONDITIONING OF THE SODIUM SILICATE GLASS ON THE VALUE OF ZETA POTENTIAL OF THE SOLUBLE SODIUM SILICATE


Problems connected with a change of Zeta potential values of soluble sodium silicate are presented. Soluble sodium silicate was made from sodium-silicate glass to thermally conditioned at a temperature of 1350°C fo...

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Technical and design study of the use of rapid prototyping technique to make an art casting of Medal commemorating the 65th Anniversary of the establishment of Foundry Research Institute in Cracow


Steps have been taken to make an art casting - a medal commemorating the 65th Anniversary of the establishment of the Foundry Research Institute in Cracow, using a rapid prototyping technique. The most important technological operations from a 2D ...

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STUDY OF FILTRATION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE EXPERIMENTAL CERAMIC LAYERS


One of the main parameters determining proper course of the pattern evaporation process, which takes place in parallel with pouring of the foundry mould with metal, are properties of the ceramic coating applied on a po...

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A NOVEL METHOD FOR THE OXYGEN ACTIVITY MEASUREMENT APPLIED IN CONTROL OF THE DUCTILE IRON MANUFACTURING PROCESS


The objective of the present study was to evaluate a method for the measurement of oxygen activity in liquid cast iron to predict the cast iron properties after solidification. A series of experimental melts were made, testing the activity of oxyg...

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HIGH-QUALITY FOUNDRY BENTONITE MADE FROM THE RAW DRIED MATERIAL AND SELECTED FRACTIONS FORMED IN THE PRODUCTION OF HYGIENE SORBENTS


The paper presents the results of laboratory and industrial tests undertaken in order to develop and implement in foundry production the high-quality bentonite made from the raw dried material and selected fractions formed in the production of hyg...

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STUDIES OF ODOUR NUISANCE IN INVESTMENT FOUNDRY


The emission of odours associated with the activities of various industrial plants and facilities is treated as a nuisance, and not as a factor harmful to humans and the environment. The smell, even when subjectively perceived as pleasant, with a ...

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INFLUENCE OF CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF THE SOLUBLE SODIUM SILICATE ON THE ZETA POTENTIAL OF THE COLLOIDAL PARTICLES IN A “SOLUBLE SODIUM SILICATE – ESTER HARDENER” GELLING SYSTEM


The article presents how to perform a chemical modification of the soluble sodium silicate with morphoactive, organic compounds. An attempt was made to determine the effect of chemical modifiers of the soluble sodium silicate on its physicochemica...

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EFFECT OF CALCIUM CARBIDE MODIFICATION ON THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF BA 1044 BRONZE


The effect of solution heat treatment with jet cooling and modification with C + Ca and CaC2 on the behaviour of BA1044 alloy in as-cast state, and after solution heat treatment and toughening was examined. The microjet modification and...

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SELECTED THERMOPHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF ALUMINUM MATRIX COMPOSITES SUBJECTED TO MULTIPLE REMELTING


This article presents the results of research on selected thermophysical properties of the commercial F3S.10S, F3S.20S, F3S.30S metal matrix composites (MMCs) based on the Al359 alloy matrix reinforced with SiC particles added in an amount of 10 v...

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AN INNOVATIVE METHOD FOR THE FABRICATION OF COMPOSITE RODS REINFORCED WITH WASTE MATERIALS


The paper presents the results of examinations of composite samples in which the reinforcement is waste fly ash from power plants, while matrix is aluminum (99,98 wt.%). The agglomerates of master composite obtained by mechanical alloying were sub...

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ANALYSIS OF THE STATE OF STRESS IN CAST BODIES, COVERS AND WEDGES OF THE WEDGE GATE VALVES USED IN GAS NETWORKS


Numerical analysis was carried out to establish the operating stress distribution in softsealed gate valves cast from ductile iron EN-GJS-400-15 for the gas network of PE pipes. The analysis was carried out with ANSYS software, based on data and d...

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CHANGES IN THE MICROSTRUCTURE OF PA9 ALLOY UNDER THE EFFECT OF SQUEEZE PRESSURE


This paper presents the results of research on an impact of external pressure applied in the squeeze casting process on the structure of PA9 alloy. Samples for the research were obtained by casting the tested PA9 alloy into a die under a varying p...

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IONIC CONTAMINATION TESTS ON PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS


The paper presents the results of the effect of coating type on the amount of ionic contaminants present on printed circuit boards. The study was performed at the RT on the PCB with three types of coatings: HASL LF - lead-free, ENIG, OSP - organic...

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TREATMENT OF SELECTED FOUNDRY WASTE USING BIODEGRADABLE METHOD (PRELIMINARY RESEARCH)


This paper presents the applicability of Bio Activ PH biopreparation in the treatment of toxic substances (phenol, formaldehyde) in selected types of waste mouldings and core laboratory scale. This method has not been used for this type of waste s...

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USE OF FLOW-3D PROGRAM FOR SIMULATION OF POURING AND SOLIDIFICATION PROCESS OF DUCTILE CAST IRON CASTINGS. PART 1


Pouring and solidification of EN-GJS-400-15 ductile cast iron castings of soft wedge gate valves for PE pipes used in gas pipelines was simulated. The analysis was performed in Flow-3D program. On the basis of the two-dimension documentation provi...

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THE ASSESSMENT OF CHANGES OF THE STRUCTURE OF DUCTILE CAST IRON DEPENDING ON THE TIME AND TEMPERATURE OF THE METALLURGIC PROCESS


The results of technological tests (chemical composition, solidification curves, microstructure) of ductile cast iron smelting in the Foundry Research Institute in an induction furnace. In the case of crystallization of spheroidal graphite no long...

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NICKEL LAYER DEPOSITION ON INVESTMENT CASTING POLYMER PATTERNS


The article presents a method of modification of ceramic mould surface on the boundary between lost-wax model - ceramics by using a layer of nickel on a disposable model made of a specified type of polymer e.g. polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) and t...

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THE STUDY OF FACTORS ALTERING PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL STATE OF LIQUID CAST IRON AND A SELECTION OF THE MATERIAL PROPERTIES


The study was conducted to determine the effect of spheroidization and modification method, of the CE value, the content of magnesium and lanthanum on susceptibility to form shrinkage defects, structure and resistance properties of ductile cast ir...

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SIMULATION RESEARCH OF THE FLOW OF THE MEDIA THROUGH A BALL REFLUX VALVE AT VARIOUS DENSITIES OF THE FLOATING BALL WITH THE USE OF FLOW-3D SOFTWARE


Modernisation works aiming at lowering the weight andincreasing performance of the range of ball reflux valves include also, among other things, lowering the weight (density) of floating balls being an important element of this type of valve...

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CAST Al-Si MATRIX COMPOSITES REINFORCED WITH INTERMETALLIC PHASES


In the present paper research results of microstructure and selected mechanical properties of composite on EN AC-AlSi11 alloy matrix with reinforcement in the form of particle of Cr-Fe-C alloy (composite ex situ) and carbonitrides Ti, Zr, V (compo...

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INFLUENCE OF MODIFICATION ON THE STRUCTURE AND IMPACT STRENGTH OF ALUMINIUM BRASS CuZn30Al3


Studies on the modification of aluminum brass CuZn30Al3 have shown that the additives used in combination 0.01−0.02% boron and 0.025−0.05% titanium resulted in a favorable change in the structure of the tested alloy. As a result, there...

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STRUCTURE OF GUIDE GRATE IN HEAT TREATMENT TECHNOLOGICAL EQUIPMENT


The paper presents a procedure that allows a quantitative comparative assessment of the flexibility of different design solutions of guide grate cast. Guide grate is an essential component part in all types of technological equipment structures us...

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CORROSION OF STEEL AND SPHEROIDAL FERRITIC CAST IRON IN LIQUID TIN


The article presents a course of static corrosion of spheroidal ferritic cast iron, austenite stainless steel X2CrNi19-12 (00H18N10) and samples of low-alloy construction steel 12CrMo4-5 (15HM) in liquid tin. The tests were performed at temperatur...

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Reclamability of moulding sands with new inorganic binders for non-ferrous castings


The article presents results of an investigation which constitutes a section of research under the project POIG.01.01.02-00-015/09 "Advanced materials and technologies", one of the aims which is the introduction of new ecological inorganic binders...

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The application of bentonite in classical moulding sands


The article presents results of laboratory tests to develop a new generation of foundry hybrid bentonite. Hybrid bentonite is intended for use as binder for synthetic moulding sands and sandmixes. In the previous practice foundry bentonite was a p...

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The exploitation of TTT diagrams in the CAPCAST system


The presented paper is a description of one of the modules of the CAPCAST system which allows determination of recommended materials made of ductile cast iron which show specific properties or may achieve the desired properties after an appropriat...

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The application of Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) in foundry practice


This article presents the latest tendencies within the scope of the application of computer simulation in the process of developing new solutions, including solutions in foundry practice. The functioning of Integrated Computational Materials Engin...

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The ecological aspect of moulding sands with new inorganic binders in the process of pouring moulds with liquid metal


One of the factors which influence development tendencies within the scope of moulding sands used in foundry practice is environmental protection. Hence, while assessing technologies, the composition of utilised materials and emissions of harmful ...

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The use of TTT diagrams of low-alloy ductile cast iron to develop a technology for the production of ADI


The presented paper is a description of the significance of CCT and TTT diagrams in the processes of heat treatment of ductile cast iron, and especially during the production of ADI. A review of literature in the subject was made. Own research inc...

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Analysis of the chemical composition of AlMnFe and AlFeMnSi intermetallic phases in the interdendritic eutectics in the Al-alloys


In this study a simple procedure for the in situ identification of the intermetallic phase precipitates in the interdendritic eutectic in both wrought and cast AlFeMnSi alloys has been established and then verified by ...

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Thermophysical properties of Ag-C composites doped with carbon nanotubes


The paper presents results of preliminary studies on Ag-C materials obtained using the powder metallurgy (PM) method with carbon nanotube doping. Based on structural tests performed using scanning electron microscopy a...

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The research of innovative mixtures for plaster moulds used for artistic castings


Research was carried out on the technological properties of plaster mixtures developed at the Foundry Research Institute. Developed were mixtures of ceramic compounds in which the basic material was synthetic plaster. ...

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The research of innovative mixtures for plaster moulds used for artistic castings


Research was carried out on the technological properties of plaster mixtures developed at the Foundry Research Institute. Developed were mixtures of ceramic compounds in which the basic material was synthetic plaster. ...

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The optimisation of heat treatment parameters for selected cast AlZnMgCu(Mn) alloys


The publication presents the results of optimisation of parameters of complex heat treatment of as-cast AlZnMgCu(Mn) alloys consisting in retrogression and reaging (RRA, Retrogression and Re-aging). For comparison...

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The ecological and material-saving technology for producing brake blocks with stable parameters of quality. Part 1. Technology modernization using computer simulation


The presented article is the first in the series, which presents research related to the improvement of technology for producing brake blocks for the railway industry in the Spomel foundry in Lębork.The cooperation with the Foundry Research...

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Research on ablation casting technology for aluminium alloys


The article presents preliminary results of research on ablation casting technology. The guidelines for the design of equipment to carry out the process are described. Based on the above mentioned instructions a test stand was developed and built....

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Computer simulation of stresses occurring as a result of applied heat treatment


On the basis of assumed curves of treatment the distribution of temperature fields was determined in selected model castings achieved during heat analysis, then assuming these values as boundary conditions an integrated strength analysis was carri...

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Fly ash as a reinforcement of light metal matrix composites. Part 3. The influence of a chemical composition on characteristic fusibility temperatures of coal fly ashes


Temperature properties of fly ash are closely correlated to the chemical composition and proportions of the main compounds, comprising the waste material. Statistical analysis of data obtained during the measurement of fusibility, showed a high co...

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Wetting transparency of graphene deposited on copper in contact with liquid tin


Wetting behavior of liquid Sn (99.99%) on graphenecoated Cu substrate was investigated by the sessile drop method using two testing procedures: 1) classical contact heating (CH) of a couple of materials; 2) capillary purification (CP) allowing non...

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Research problematics of casting technology machines and equipment


The article discusses the research problematics of machines and equipment for casting technologies, with the consideration of the scope of research performed in Poland in the second half of the twentieth century at main domestic university facilit...

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Shaping the microstructure and properties of silumin castings in molds cooled with water mist


The paper presents the possibility of obtaining highquality silumin castings with enhanced mechanical properties. It ensures the effective use of the multipoint water mist cooling system which is managed by a dedicated computer program....

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The effect of the addition of circulating scrap on the tensile properties of die cast magnesium alloy


Recycling of magnesium alloys is a complex issue not only because of their high reactivity and flammability even below melting temperature, but primarily because of a lack of equipment and experience in foundries. Nonetheless the environmental fac...

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High temperature performance of materials for the energy sector exposed to water steam


In this work, issues regarding the energy sector in Poland are described in terms of subcritical technology which is commonly used and plays the most important role in electric power production. In such technology steam temperature reaches 500-530...

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The ecological and material-saving technology for producing brake blocks with stable parameters of quality Part 2. Verification of modernized technology under real conditions


The presented article is the second in the series, which presents research related to the improvement of technology for producing brake blocks for the railway industry in the Spomel foundry in Lębork. The cooperation with the Foundry Research Ins...

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Development of innovative method to procedure chemically active nano-coatings for moulds and cores


Tests were conducted to develop a new generation of functional nano-coatings used in the foundry industry. The research focused on the introduction of modern and innovative coatings based on nanoparticles of cast elements and active chemical compo...

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Comparison of layer thickness on materials produced by sol-gel transition on substrates removed from aqueous solutions of colloidal binders


This paper presents the method of investigating the sol-gel transition by constant speed removal of plates, made of suitable substrate, from an aqueous colloidal binder. The thickness of the deposited colloidal binder layer depends on the particle...

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Comparison of the results of metrological tests obtained from X-ray computed tomography and optical 3D scanner


The launch of new methods in the technical metrology area is a material factor determining the quality of the products. The paper presents the methodology of analysis of metrological tests conducted with the use of computed tomography and an optic...

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Application of topological optimisation in forming of cast cellular structures


Cellular structures are critical components which perform as energy absorbers in the defense, aerospace and automotive industries. Simultaneous application of topological optimisation algorithms for strength forming, solidification simulation soft...

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Influence of the structure index WB of the soluble sodium silicate on the residual strength of molding sand


Results of Rctk residual strength tests are presented for samples of moulding sands prepared with a stable content of soluble sodium silicate binding agents of different WB structure indicator values, hardened in the ester pr...

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Application of X-ray computed tomography to compare gravity casting to counter-gravity low-pressure air-melted process


The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the internal structure of alloys similar to AlSi9Mg (EN AC-43300), made with the counter-gravity low-pressure air-melted process (CLA) and with the gravity casting process. The X-ray computed tomography (CT...

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Experimental verification of the simulation of centrifugal casting in ceramic moulds


This paper presents the results of work on the determination of actual molten metal flow in a mould during centrifugal casting in the SuperCast induction vacuum furnace manufactured by Linn HighTherm. The centrifugal casting process uses the effec...

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Optimization of two-step ADI heat treatment of Cu-Ni ductile iron by means of thermal analysis methods


Based on the results of dilatometric investigations, parameters of standard single-step and multi-step (or non-isothermal) ADI heat treatment were optimised. The optimisation was based on analysis of the heat treatment processes simulated under la...

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Analysis of the sulphur content in moulding sands with furan resins


Among various sands with organic binders, moulding sands with furan resins belong to the group most widely applied in the manufacture of castings from ferrous alloys. This is due to a number of undisputable advantages offered by these sands, altho...

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Possibilities of waste binder reclamation using the example of moulding sands with water glass hardened by the conventional drying process


The article presents the results of preliminary studies on the possible application of innovative activation treatments of inorganic binders during the reclamation of waste water glass moulding sands hardened by conventional drying. The test mould...

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Choice of mould-making technology for the modified ablation casting process


The article presents the results of tests and studies carried out within the framework of statutory activities on various additives to moulding sands based on water-soluble inorganic binders for ablative knocking out of castings. As a result of te...

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Effect of tungsten on the solidification process, microstructure and properties of silumin 226


The effect of tungsten on the solidification process, microstructure and mechanical properties of silumin 226 under the conditions close to equilibrium during pressure die casting was discussed. An increase in both mechanical and plastic propertie...

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The influence of the drop-size effect on the wetting kinetics in SAC305/Ni system


The studies of the drop-size effect on the wetting kinetics of the nickel substrate by lead-free solder were performed by the sessile drop method in a vacuum at a temperature of 260°C.In this work, Sn-based alloy SAC305 (Ag - 3.0 wt. %, ...

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Waste moulding sand as a substitute aggregate in the manufacture of autoclaved cellular concrete


The article presents the results of research on the possibilities of utilizing waste moulding sands with silicate and geopolymer binders in the production of autoclaved cellular concrete. The high content of silica in the waste moulding and core s...

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Aromatic compounds in waste gases formed during thermal decomposition of foundry binders


The paper presents the results of analysis of gases formed under the impact of high temperature acting on moulding sands with the addition of selected organic resins and hardeners, commonly used in foundries as binders for these sands. As a resear...

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The use of X-ray computed tomography as a tool in assisting cast material testing


Casting manufacture depends on many factors. Technical specifications determine the required quality, which is essential for casting acceptance or rejection. Practice shows that making castings without defects is simply not possible. However, the ...

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Assessment of quartz wettability by the ecological foundry binder modified with nanoparticles of metal oxides


The results of studies of quartz wettability by an ecological foundry binder are presented. Water glass modified with nanoparticles of metal oxides, such as: MgO, Al2O3 and ZnO in organic solvents (methanol or propanol) was u...

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Solidification path of the AlFeMnSi alloys in a stage of primary intermetallic phases precipitation


In this work, an analysis of the solidification course of the AlFeMnSi alloys was carried out in the Al alloys of Fe, Mn, and Si concentrations in a range supplementary for those examined until now. The morphology of the pre-dendrite and pre-eutec...

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High-temperature oxidation of cast steel in water vapour


The article presents the results of studies of the oxidation process conducted at 900°C for 12 hours in an atmosphere of water vapour on cast heat-resistant steel with a diversified structure (ferritic-austenitic, austenitic, and austenitic wi...

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The role of modification processes in ledeburitic class cast steel tribological properties


The work focuses on tribological tests of G200CrNiMo4-3-3 cast steel in the state without modification as well as after modification with FeSi and FeB. The FeSi modification reduced the secondary cementite precipitation in the Widmanstätten p...

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Comparative analysis of solidification curves obtained by thermal analysis system and multi-channel digital recorder


The aim of the study was to determine the possibilities and conditions for the use of a multi-channel digital recorder to control cast iron quality by rapid thermal analysis. A computer program cooperating with a digital recorder was developed. It...

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Simulation of the volume and distribution of air entrapped by liquid metal in a test mould for the pressure die casting process


Computer programs are now a common tool aiding the engineer’s work on structure design. The design of foundry moulds used in the pressure die casting process, based on the casting design and effectively utilising the ability to create 3D ima...

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Choice of material for the working parts of machines operating in municipal wastewater treatment plants


In the research part of this study, several types of materials were proposed, including ADI (Austempered Ductile Iron) subjected to four different types of heat treatment, using cast manganese steel and cast nickel-copper steel. The use of these m...

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The microstructure and properties of cast alloyed G200CrNiMo4-3-3 steel


The subject of the study is the analysis of the microstructure and mechanical properties of cast G200CrNiMo4-3-3 steel. The investigated alloyed cast steel, containing approximately 2% C, is nearly an ideal material for the hot mill work rolls, an...

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Comparison of parameters of the granulation process of dust waste from sand reclamation


The results of studies of the process of pressure-free granulation of foundry dust were described, including dust generated in the mechanical reclamation of waste bentonite sand (Dust 1), dust generated in the dry mechanical reclamation of waste s...

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Effect of oxidation and mechanical damage of PCBs with OSP finish on their solderability with SAC305 alloy


The paper focuses on the experimental investigation of wetting behavior and solderability of commercial lead-free solder on Printed Circuit Board (PCB) covered with an OSP finish (Organic Surface Protectant) characterized by physical (mechanically...

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Building foundations for the diffusion mechanism of ceramic mould drying


An attempt was made to develop a mathematical model and apply this model in numerical analysis to the drying process of multi-layer ceramic moulds used in investment casting. The numerical analysis carried out in a FLOW-3D program was meant to ser...

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New ledeburite cast steel with precipitation hardened matrix


A new ledeburite cast steel was designed based on a matrix precipitation hardened with intermetallic compounds of a chemical composition enriched by adding about 4.25% V totally balanced with carbon. A martensitic-austenitic matrix with a ledeburi...

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The AlFeMnSi intermetallics competition in the interdendritic eutectics in AlSi cast alloys influenced by cooling rate and transition metals content


Microscopic observations and quantitative analysis of the microstructure image were used to analyze the solidification course and morphology evolution in polyphase eutectics in the AlSi casting alloys with transition metals Fe and Mn. The utility ...

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Stress analysis in the surface layer of steel castings


Stress measurements were taken on three castings made on the laboratory scale by different technologies from ledeburite alloy steel; the obtained results were subjected to a detailed analysis. The first casting was made by a conventional technique...

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The effect of wetting agent on the parameters of dry moulding silica sands bonded with sodium water glass


An attempt has been made to determine the effect of the addition of an agent wetting the surface of silica sand grains, introduced in order to increase the hardening efficiency of selected physical methods applied to the ecological foundry sands b...

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Inoculation of Al-Si alloys using the electromagnetic stirring method


In this research paper results concerning the inoculation method based on electromagnetic stirring of hypoeutectic aluminum with silicon alloys AlSi2 and AlSi7 grade are presented. The inoculation process used a stirrer supplied by current with a ...

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High temperature corrosion of low alloyed steel in air and salt mist atmospheres


The aim of this work has been to show the influence of air oxidation and salt mist corrosion on the behaviour of low alloyed steels 18K (K18), 16M (16Mo3), 15HM (13CrMo4-4) and finally 10CrMo9-10 (10H2M) employed in the Polish energy sector. The e...

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Structural determinants of the mechanical properties of A359 + Al2O3 composites after multiple remelting


The article discusses the possibilities of applying direct multiple remelting as an easy as well as substantially and economically justified method of recycling composites with an A359 alloy matrix reinforced with Al2O3 parti...

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The assessment of the uniformity of the silica sol structure


Issues related to the characteristics and production of silica sols are discussed. The impact of characteristic parameters of the structure of silica sols with different participation of SiO2, Na2O and the values of silica mo...

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CastExpert system for casting defect diagnostics


The investigations of the CastExpert system have been conducted at the Foundry Research Institute for many years now, including the following: perfecting the internal structure of the system and diagnostic procedures, enriching the knowledge base ...

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Determination of the optimal austempering parameters of Ni-Cu (Mo,Mn) ductile iron based on CCT and TTT diagrams


In the research, a complex procedure was performed to determine the optimal parameters of thermal treatment of ductile iron with Ni, Cu, Mo and Mn additions which underwent austempering in order to obtain the ADI cast iron. Based on the constructe...

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Processes of pyrolysis and their effect on cast quality and working conditions


The article discusses the thermal processes undergone by the sand mould in contact with the liquid casting alloy. Depending on the character of the atmosphere in the mould, this can be the process of combustion or pyrolysis (when there is no oxyge...

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Effect of molybdenum on the crystallization, microstructure and properties of silumin 226


The article presents the results of studies of hypoeutectic silumin with a molybdenum addition used for pressure casting. The studies included a thermal-derivative analysis of the crystallization process, a metallographic analysis of the microstru...

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Thermophysical properties of Cu-C composites obtained by powder metallurgy


Studies of composite materials of the Cu-C type with additives of different forms of carbon (carbon nanopowder, carbon nanotubes and reduced graphene oxide) were performed by the powder metallurgy method. Based on the structural tests conducted by...

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Microstructure of selected 7xxx series aluminum alloys obtained by semi-continuous casting


The study was conducted for two selected 7xxx series aluminum alloys according to PN-EN 573-3:2010 - Polish version. The analysis of ingots was carried out on 7003, 7003S and 7010, 7010K alloys with a similar ratio of zirconium content. Symbols S ...

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Improvement of plasticity of the AlSi11 alloy due to soft annealing treatment


The paper presents research on the possibility of improving the plasticity of near-eutectic AlSi11 alloy by the use of soft annealing treatment. For two assumed input quantities, i.e. temperature and duration of the soaking treatment, based on the...

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Cast iron with vermicular graphite as a prospective material


The study presents the general data on modern cast iron with vermicular graphite, developed in Poland, which can be successfully used for casts of machine and device elements, especially those working under the conditions of thermal fatigue....

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Effect of Sn content on corrosion resistance of iron


The study characterizes the acid corrosion resistance of six iron alloys containing additions from 0.007 to 1.03 wt. % of tin. The alloys were obtained by way of remelting in a Tamman furnace made of pure iron (99.98% Fe) with additions of spectra...

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Thermal conductivity of carbon-reinforced metal-matrix composites


The paper presents a critical analysis of the current state-of-the-art thermo-physical properties of metal composite materials, in which different types of carbon reinforcing phase have been used: graphite, diamond, carbon fibres, carbon nanotubes...

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Optimization of grain refinement and modification of the eutectic in hypo- and transeutectic Al-Si alloys


The procedures of grain refinement and modification of a silicon eutectic in hypo- and transeutectic silumins belong to important factors shaping their microstructure as well as physico-mechanical and technological properties. Due to this fact, th...

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Development and optimization of casting technology on part of the suspension of a heavy vehicle used in difficult environmental wetland conditions


The development of a new element is a very complex procedure requiring a combination of many factors related to the design and manufacture phases. The most efficient way is to use computer simulation which allows for verification of the whole desi...

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Chromatographic analysis of selected products of thermal decomposition of core sands made in cold-box technology


Loose rapid hardening masses with synthetic resins, customarily called cold-box technologies, have dominated the process of casting core production. A distinguishing feature of these technologies is the manner of mass preparation without the use o...

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Studies of hardening kinetics of selected self-hardening masses at low temperatures


The article presents an analysis of the kinetics of the hardening process of self-hardening masses. In this study, moulding sand with a quartz sand grain matrix by Sibelco, main fraction Fm 0.40; 0.32; 0.20 mm, was used. Two resins were...

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Effect of a biodegradable addition as a binary binder component for cast moulding and core sands on the properties of the binder and the sands


The increasing requirements concerning the emission of hazardous substances force the casting industry to search for new, more environment-friendly solutions. Such solutions may include technologies of developing moulding and core sands with the u...

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Effect of energy mix on the phenomenon of agglomeration of non-metallic inclusion particles in liquid steel


In the research, computer calculations were performed, consisting in solving the equation of population balance and the equation of the collision frequency of non-metallic inclusion particles, depending on the type of collision. In the simulations...

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The use of Py-GC/MS (pyrolysis/gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy) in the analysis of foundry binders: alkaline phenolic resol resin


The article presents the results of the pyrolysis of resin, the fast hardener as well as cured resin used in the ALPHASET technology. It is an alkaline phenolic resin of the resol type cured with an ester mixture. The pyrolysis was performed at 90...

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Analysis of the drying process of moistened surface layers of sand moulds and cores on the example of moulding sand with water glass


An analysis of the drying process of surface layers of sand moulds and cores (made of loose self-hardening moulding sand with hydrated sodium silicate hardened with a liquid ester hardener) which was previously subjected to the process of moisture...

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Studies of protective coatings used for metal moulds


The die casting method is based on casting into permanent metal moulds, which makes it possible to obtain a large amount of casts with practically identical shapes. Compared to the technology of sand mould casting, this method has many advantages....

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Impact of penetration depth of protective coating on thermal deformation of masses determined by the hot distortion parameter


Protective coatings are applied in order to obtain casts with an even surface, without faults. Protective coatings can contain a solvent based on water or alcohol; however, due to their harmfulness, it is recommended to limit the use of alcohol co...

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Optimization of Ni and Cu additions in ADI cast iron in respect of cast cooling rate


The study analyzes the effect of Ni and Cu additions on the mechanical properties of ADI cast iron in casts with different wall thickness values. The applied experiment plan included the use of combinations of the Ni addition in the amount of 0.5%...

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Thermophysical properties of CuNiMoMn Austempered Ductile Iron


The aim of the study was to determine the thermophysical characteristics of CuNiMoMn austempered ductile iron (ADI) obtained as a result of standard, one-step heat treatment performed at various temperatures.Temperature-dependent physical pr...

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The role of the densification of moulding sands with inorganic binders in the modeling of their strength obtained after microwave hardening


The study attempts to complement the information on the effect of the density of moulding sands with inorganic binders on basic strength parameters, i.e. the tensile and bending strength of moulding sands with hydrated sodium silicate, after the p...

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The process of bonding by methacrylamide polymerization conducted in situ on a mineral matrix


The process of bonding by polymerization of methacrylamide was performed in situ on a quartz matrix at 25°C as well as in a microwave field (150°C; 800 W; 2.45 GHz). The composition of the reaction mixture, beside methylacrylamide as the m...

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Spectral study (FTIR, UV-Vis) of montmorillonite modified by ultrasound and potassium cations


This paper presented the spectral study (FTIR, UV-Vis) for samples of non-activated bentonite (calcium) which has in its composition a main mineral resource, montmorillonite (MMT). MMT, as a component which contains calcium ions (Ca-MMT, was modif...

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Structural studies (FTIR, DRIFT) of CMS-Na0.6 etherified starch for applications in moulding sands technology


Structural (FTIR) and thermo-analytic (DRIFT) studies were conducted on modified starch in the form of sodium salt of carboxymethyl starch (CMS-Na0.6) in the initial state, i.e. a colloidal solution, and in a cross-linked form prepared ...

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Effect of the way of modification of hydrated sodium silicate on the effectiveness of the changes in the residual strength of a moulding sand


The article discusses the ways of modification of hydrated sodium silicate as a silicate binder of moulding sands which were applied in the studies. It determines the change in the residual strength of the moulding sand with used silicate binders ...

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Thermal shock resistance of solution-hardened spheroidal cast iron with selected alloy elements


The study involved the preparation of seven melts of spheroidal cast iron solution reinforced by means of an elevated content of silicon, including Cu, Mo and Ni additions. Thermal analyses of the melted cast iron were made and the ...

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Surface analysis and chemical composition of dust from dry dedusting system of moulding sand with bentonite using scanning electron microscopy (SEM)


The article presents the results of surface morphology of dust from dry dedusting of moulding sand with bentonite and mixtures of bentonite with lustrous carbon carrier using scanning electron microscopy. The study identifies the approxi...

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Effect of vanadium on the crystallization process, microstructure and properties of Al-Si alloy EN AC-46000


The paper presents the results of the study of Al-Si alloys with a vanadium addition used in pressure casting. The hypoeutectic Al-Si alloy grade EN AC-46000 was applied as the initial alloy. The master alloy AlV10 was introduced into the initial ...

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Characteristics of the thermal process of polystyrene model gasification


The article presents an analysis of the thermal process of polystyrene model gasification. It discusses the investigation results of the effect of temperature on the gasification kinetics of the examined polystyrene model samples. It analyzes the ...

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Application of squeeze casting technology to obtain aluminum alloy castings


The article presents the results of investigations into castings made of four aluminum alloys produced with the use of squeeze casting technology.The investigations used the following alloys: EN AW 7022 (AlZn5Mg3Cu) and its modification with...

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Mechanical properties of Si3N4 – graphene composites sintered by SPS method


Silicon nitride powder with a small addition of magnesium oxide and yttria stabilized tetragonal zirconia fine particles was used as a starting material. Multilayer graphene nanoplatelets were used as filler for silicon nitride based composites. G...

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Nanocomposite chromium coatings on aluminum alloys


Chromium coatings modified with nanodiamond particles were deposited on aluminum alloys. The concentration of the nanodiamond particles in the chrome plating electrolyte was from 5 to 25 g/l. The thickness of the layer varied between 30 and 70 &mu...

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Investigation of mechanical properties and coefficients of sound insulation of innovative silicone composite material


A new non-combustible, non-flammable, waterproof, long-lasting, heat-insulating composite material was made of glass foam granules (derived from glass waste) and a hydraulic inorganic binder in the form of a white Portland cement solution (CE...

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Technological solutions to extend the operating cycle of tools and industrial machinery


One of the most significant problems that engineers and researchers face is the development of technological solutions to extend the exploitation cycle of tools and industrial machinery. The research shows there are a few possibilities to solve th...

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Development of a technology for the production of ceramic moulds with reduced thermal conductivity to control the solidification of thin-walled castings


During the project a technology of making ceramic moulds using aluminosilicate microspheres was developed. According to the developed technology, ceramic samples were used to determine thermal conductivity in the temperature range of 500°C to ...

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Cermet composite material based on aluminothermy


A new method for synthesis of cermet composite materials was developed based on aluminothermy. Employing this method a cermet composite material with a high content of AlN crystal phase was synthesized. Fine powders of aluminum and silica glass we...

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The evaluation of microporosity and mechanical properties in high strength aluminum alloys with the use of numerical analysis and computed tomography


One of the aspects of sustainable development is the reduction of the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere. This could be achieved for example by the reduction of fuel consumption. That is why the research for the new construction and...

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Influence of TiN nanoparticles on the microstructure and hardness of arc overlaid welding layers


Electrodes for manual arc overlay welding with coating containing nanomodifier TiN in concentrations between 0.2% and 1.5% were developed and manufactured. Samples of welded overlay layers with electrodes were both examined by electron microscopy ...

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Investigation of the interaction between the CuZn38Pb2 matrix and the Fe reinforcement phase during the production of the complex relief MMCs


The present paper is relevant to the investigation of the interaction between the copper alloy metal matrix (CuZn38Pb2) and the reinforcement phase (Fe) during the production of "hybrid" complex relief MMCs. An innovative production method is used...

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Wetting behavior of Si-13.5B alloy on polycrystalline h-BN-based substrates


In this work, for the first time the results of an experimental evaluation of the high temperature behavior of molten Si-B alloy in contact with refractory materials at temperatures up to 1750°C, under static argon atmosphere (p = 850-900 mbar...

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Viscous flow features of amorphous Zr65(Ni,Pd)35 alloy


Viscous flow behavior of amorphous Zr65(Ni,Pd)35 alloy has been studied at a heating rate of 20 K/min. The viscosity experimental results are interpreted on the basis of the free volume model. The values of the model paramete...

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Electrolyte coatings of chromium with nanodiamonds on sintered steels


Sintered ferrous components were coated with electrochemical chromium coatings modified with nanodiamond particles. The nanodiamond particles were produced by detonation synthesis with an average grain size 8 nm. The objective of this study was to...

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A comparison of various imaging modes in scanning electron microscopy during evaluation of selected Si/refractory sessile drop couples after wettability tests at ultra-high temperature


In this work, FEI SciosTM field emission gun scanning electron microscope (FEG SEM) equipped with a unique combination of analytical and imaging detectors was utilized to examine structure and chemistry of selected Si/refractory couples...

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Thermophysical properties of selected vermicular graphite cast iron alloy


The paper presents the results of thermophysical properties of selected vermicular graphite cast iron with nominal chemical composition of 3.70 C; 2.30 Si; 0.44 Mn; 0.054 P; 0.015 S; 0.017 Mg (wt. %). The comparative studies of the alloy were perf...

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Development and manufacturing of casting technology for crawler vehicle suspension used in wetlands


The modern designing techniques and development procedures requires the use of advanced integrated methods. That kind of approach requires the involvement of series of steps which leads to the logical work stream known as Integrated Computational ...

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A comparison of the oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen content in ductile iron castings and their effect on microstructure and mechanical properties


Two different spheroidization methods were compared in terms of the effect they may have on gas content (oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen) in ductile iron castings and process efficiency.Two methods of cast iron treatment were investigated, i.e...

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High-temperature interaction of molten vermicular graphite cast iron with Al2O3 substrate


The wetting behavior and reactivity between molten cast iron (originally vermicular graphite cast iron, containing in wt. %: 3.70 C, 2.30 Si, 0.44 Mn, 0.054 P, 0.017 Mg, 0.015 S) and commercial polycrystalline alumina (Al2O3 ...

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Studies of the effect of negative pressure in the mould on the cast surface roughness


The article discusses the results of the studies of the effect of negative pressure in the mould and the casting system on the roughness of the casts’ surfaces. Roughness tests were performed on casts made of alloy EN AB 46000...

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Alternative technology of obtaining ausferrite in the matrix of spheroidal cast iron


This study presents selected issues regarding the process of obtaining ausferrite from spheroidal cast iron without the application of thermal treatment to the casts. An ausferritic matrix, as well as strong mechanical properties, also ensures hig...

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The effect of acetone on ABS used in the 3D printing of casting models


The aim of the study was to improve the quality of 3D prints obtained by the FDM method (Fused Deposition Modeling) from ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene), used for casting models. The agent used for smoothing the ABS was acetone.The pro...

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Microstructural characterization of Inconel 713C superalloy after creep testing


The main aim of this investigation was to determine the microstructural degradation of Inconel 713C superalloy during creep at high homologous temperature. The alloy in as cast condition was characterized by large microstructural heterogeneity. In...

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High temperature wettability and reactivity between molten Mg in contact with Ni substrate


The paper focuses on the experimental investigation of high temperature wetting behaviour of liquid pure Mg during a contact heating on Ni substrate by the sessile drop method. High temperature wettability test was performed by the ...

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Effect of chromium on the crystallization process, microstructure and properties of hypoeutectic Al-Si alloy


The paper presents the results of studies of hypoeutectic silumin with a chromium addition used for pressure casting. A silumin with the composition similar to that of EN AC-46000 was used as the initial one. In order to introduce chromi...

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Selected casting processes in the aspect of their effect on the environment protection


The article discusses the impact of selected operations of the casting production technological process on the workplace environment, as well as on the external environment. The casting production is associated with technological operati...

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Application of 3D printing technology to make the core of casting mould and dimensional control using a 3D scanner


The aim of the work was to develop and model individual elements of casting technology for the casting of a ventilated brake disc using CAD program: SolidWorks, followed by printing a core using a 3D LS ONE printer from Sand Made Lt...

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Selected methods of testing protective coatings applied on casting moulds and cores


This article presents selected research methods related to protective coatings used for sand moulds and cores in the foundry industry. The research methodology has been divided into studies of the technological properties of sand moulds and cores ...

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Elaboration of a method of producing a limited amount of high quality charge materials in the form of granulate of a complex chemical composition


The fundamental aim of the study was to obtain high-alloy granulate. The study tests many possibilities of obtaining granulate with the use of the appropriate methods. The preliminary tests with the use of small melting units as well as granulate ...

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The application of CAD and CAE software to design and selection of foundry technology for casting of grey cast iron – brake disc


Describes the process of casting technology design that produces an iron casting brake disc using CAD and CAE tools. For design calculations of the individual filling and ventilating systems uses the formulas commonly available in the literature f...

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Strength analysis of horseshoes made using casting techniques


The article presents a fragment of results of R&D works carried out at the Foundry Research Institute concerning the development of modern casting materials from ferrous and non-ferrous alloys to make horseshoes with increased durability. Prob...

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Composite zones obtained in situ in steel casts of crushing mill beaters


The aim of the presented study was to obtain the element of a crushing mill beater reinforced with a composite zone, working under the conditions of high abrasive wear as well as high pressures. By means of the SHSB method, a local composite zone ...

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Technical and economic aspects of technological conversion of Ni-based superalloys working in extreme conditions


The essence of the conversion process is the introduction of innovative in terms of materials and technology of cast parts, as components of manufactured machines and equipment in place of the traditional elements forged, welded, mechanically asse...

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Quality check of H282 castings by Computed Tomography (CT) technique


As a part of the international project carried out at the Foundry Research Institute in Krakow in cooperation with Energy Industries of Ohio, anopen induction furnace melting technology and gravity casting of nickel superalloys have been developed...

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Hot cracking tendency of foundry alloys – an innovative testing method


The results of testing the tendency of light metals to forming defects from the group of discontinuities - hot cracks (W-301) [1], are presented in the hereby study. These are alloys of a small or moderate tendency for hot cracking. However this t...

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Microstructure formation and grain refinement of Al-Mg-Si-Mn casting alloys


Together with development of casting technology for Al-Si-Mg alloys, new groups of casting materials are undergoes its implementation into foundry practice. Al-Mg-Si casting alloys possessed several advantages such as good strength ...

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Resistance of materials for patterns and core boxes to the mechanical abrasion – a new test method


Investigation results of erosion-mechanical grinding (wearing) of surfaces of foundry patterns (test samples) made of several kinds of materials are presented in the hereby paper. Investigations contained: resins, wood, painted ...

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The influence of heating method and the thickness of measuring cores made of olivine moulding sands with sodium silicate on the deformation tested with a DMA Hot-Distortion device


The article raises the issue of the influence of increased temperature on olivine moulding and core sands with an inorganic binder from the group of unmodified kinds of hydrated sodium silicates. Produced at laboratory conditions,&n...

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Characteristics of new generation water and alcohol coatings and their impact on the quality of the casting surface layer


The increasing requirements of casting users regarding the dimensional accuracy and surface roughness of castings force the manufacturers, i.e. foundries, to use protective coatings on moulds and cores. Coatings are applied in ...

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Preliminary testing of microwave-cured joints made of adhesives based on hydrated sodium silicate and quartz sand


In this paper an attempt was made to explain the phenomena accompanying the formation and destruction of bonded elements of moulds and cores in which a mixture of unmodified hydrated sodium silicate with a molar module of 2.9 (...

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Material-technological conversion of nickel alloys. Part 1. The classification and application of nickel alloys


The present study was created as a result of the execution of the project entitled "Technological conversion of nickel alloys working under extreme conditions". This project, contract No.: TANGO2/340100/NCBR/2017 of 28.04.2017 ...

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The microstructure of composite materials in the EN AW-2024 alloy matrix reinforced by α-Al2O3 particles


The paper presents the results of investigations into the microstructures of composite materials produced by pressure infiltration of preforms of ceramic α-Al2O3 particles with aluminium alloy EN AW-2024. In particular,...

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A method of melting and casting zirconium 702 alloy


This article presents a method of melting zirconium alloy in an induction vacuum furnace using a thermally insulated graphite crucible. The design of the Supercast Titan induction centrifugal furnace allows for the quick melting of metal alloys in...

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Hybrid HPDC&HSC technology


The article presents the history and current state of the technology of external pressure casting in the case of High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) and Squeeze Casting (SC). The similarities and differences between the two technologies and the commo...

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Assessment criteria for binding characteristics of foundry bentonites


The paper presents laboratory test results for an assessment of the binding characteristics of two grades of calcium bentonite compounds for casting moulds. The bentonite compounds were chemically modified with sodium carbonate at several differen...

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Simulation analysis of liquid metal flow through an innovative reaction chamber (and its shape optimization) used in ductile iron production technology


Ductile iron castings are widely used in many industrial branches because of their mechanical properties. The production process of such a grade of cast iron requires the maintenance of the technological regime and the purity of initial charge mat...

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Thermophysical properties of 30MCDB64-M and 30NSCDV86-M cast steel in cast condition


This paper presents the results of complex investigations into the thermophysical properties of 30MCDB64-M and 30NSCDV86-M cast steel, including temperature conductivity, thermal conductivity, specific heat, thermal expansion and the change of den...

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Resistivity of aluminium alloyed cast steel


The paper presents the results of investigations of two cast steel grades (further referred to as Alloy 1 and Alloy 2). Alloy 1 contains, among others, 0.25% C, 11.5% Al, 5.85% Cr, 1.97% Mo, in Alloy 2 was obtained 0.035% C, 13...

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Maps of crystal lattice orientation in polyphase microregions as a parameter of the microstructure image of a multicomponent metal alloy


This study includes the results of tests related to selecting the data collection parameters for EBSD analysis, correction and modification of the EBS diffraction patterns, and use of selected functionalities of the commercial OIM s...

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Evaluation of the structure of multi-layer ceramic moulds for internal discontinuities using the x-ray computed tomography method


This study presents the possibility of using x-ray computed tomography (CT) for the technological quality assessment of multi-layer ceramic moulds used in the precision casting process. Testing concepts were presented with regard to the detection ...

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Adhesion and abrasibility of selected protective coatings for loose self-setting sand combined with organic binders


Testing the properties of mould and core sands are specified in the norms and standards, which are used to determine the suitability of the sand for specific applications. However, the testing of protective coatings for moulding&nbs...

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Testing of mechanical properties and computer simulations of the manufacturing process of castings obtained in gypsum moulds from high-strength AlZnMgCu aluminum alloys


The paper presents an attempt to assess the mechanical properties of high-strength AlZnMgCu aluminium alloy samples cast in gypsum moulds. The first stage of the study involved the use of computer simulations to select the opti...

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Measurement of gas contents in a metal bath as a method for the optimisation of deoxidation and modification procedures for cast steel


The paper presents the results of works concerning the optimisation of the process of steel melting for castings of industrial fittings in an induction furnace with an acid lining. Materials containing high activity elements such as Al, Ca, Ti, Zr...

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Integration of numerical analyses and experimental research in the process of forming light cast structures


The evolution of the integrated design of engineering processes and structures, including in particular advanced numerical modelling and computer simulations, has enabled a significant shortening of the implementation cycle of innovative material,...

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Industrial mineralogy of the Polish fly ashes and their unique utilization


This study was undertaken to recognize sintering-, softening-, melting-, flow temperature, mineralogy, chemistry and prospects for utilization of the Polish fly ashes (FA, FAs). The study is metallurgy-foundry oriented, i.e. it regards the ashes a...

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