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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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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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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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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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FLY ASH AS A COMPONENT OF THE REINFORCEMENT OF LIGHT ALLOY METAL MATRIX COMPOSITES. PART 1. COAL COMBUSTION BY-PRODUCTS MANAGEMENT


The first part of the publication presents the structure of global power industry market. Fundamental technologies of heat and electricity production in conventional coal combustion processes are considered,with sp...

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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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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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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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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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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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NITROGEN AND BORON EFFECT ON STRUCTURAL TRANSFORMATIONS TAKING PLACE IN DUCTILE IRON DURING AUSTEMPERING TREATMENT


The role of interstitial elements, i.e. nitrogen and boron, in the process of ductile iron solidification and heat treatment of castings was discussed. Austempering of ductile iron aims at obtaining an ausferritic ...

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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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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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EFFECT OF HEAT TREATMENT ON STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF ALUMINIUM-NICKEL BRONZE


The effect of heat treatment on structure and mechanical properties of B1044 (CuAl10Fe4Ni4) alloy was investigated. In the examined alloy, the content of aluminium, iron and nickel results in the formation of struc...

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AN ASSESSMENT OF NITROGEN CONTENT EFFECT ON THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF MARTENSITIC CAST STEEL


The GX5CrNiCu16-4 martensitic cast steel with graded nitrogen content comprised in a range of 0,064-0,12% was melted; the chemical composition, including oxygen and nitrogen content, was determined. Test bars were ...

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METODA PRZETWARZANIA ŻELIWA W STANIE PÓŁSTAŁYM


A device for the fabrication of ingots from cast iron of globular non-dendritic structure of the primary phase was designed and made, using the principle of overflow on the Slope Cooling Plate, known as the SCP met...

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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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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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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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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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MICROADDITIONS OF BORON AND VANADIUM IN ADI. PART 2. OWN INVESTIGATIONS


In the second part of the study, describing the role of vanadium and boron microadditions in the process of structure formation in heavy-walled castings made from ADI, the results of own investigations were present...

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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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THE EFFECT OF Ca ADDITION ON THE MICROSTRUCTURE AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF AZ91 ALLOY


This paper presents the results of research work related with the effect of calcium on the microstructure and mechanical properties of AZ91 alloy. Samples of appropriately prepared alloy grades containing the addition of calcium in different conce...

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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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SCIENTIFIC DATABASES CENTER AS A BASIS AND SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH IN THE FOUNDRY RESEARCH INSTITUTE. IMPLEMENTATION OF IT SYSTEM


The paper presents a range of functionality of a copyright application, the main objective of which was to create an information database and the database management system. The system was developed for the implementation of strategies to optimize...

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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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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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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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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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THE COMPARISON OF THE MICROSTRUCTURE AND THE MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTIC OF AUSTEMPERED DUCTILE CAST IRON AND STEEL SUBJECT TO DYNAMIC DEFORMATION USING THE TAYLOR TEST


The article attempts to compare the resistance of austempered ductile cast iron and S215 steel to dynamic loads. The samples were subject to research using the Taylor test methodology at different speeds of deformation, in order to determine the c...

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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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EFFECT OF SUBSTRATE OXIDATION OF NICKEL ON WETTING BEHAVIOUR IN INDUSTRIAL ALLOY 226D/Ni SYSTEM


The aim of this study was to determine the impact of technological factors (surface treatment and contact time) on the kinetics of wetting of nickel substrates by a liquid aluminum alloy. Wetting kinetics studies were carried out in vacuum at 700&...

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SIMULATION TESTS TO FORECAST SELECTED PROPERTIES OF THIN-WALLED CASTS OF DUCTILE IRON DOMES


Thin-walled dome casts (hemispheres) with a wall thickness of 4.2 and 10.3 mm made of ductile iron underwent simulation tests within the frame of forecasting the tendency to create residual stresses, casting defects, the shaping of structures and ...

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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 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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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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Tests to produce a white cast iron die casting


The manufacturing of cast iron castings by pressure die casting method, evaluation of castings microstructure and process analysis were the purpose of the experiments. White cast iron castings were fabricated and then these castings were annealed....

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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 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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Assessment of aluminium steel casting fluidity


This text presents the methodology and results of testing aluminium steel casting fluidity obtained in the bar test. These results have been compared with the fluidity of chrome-nickel-copper steel casting tested under the same conditions. The cou...

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The use of low-volume cup samplers for test solidification of cast iron


The aim of this paper was to assess the possibilities and benefits of using low-volume (thinned) samplers for thermal analysis of cast iron. As part of the research, a series of melts of plain cast iron and low-alloy cast iron with different struc...

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Evaluation of selected properties in austempered vermicular cast iron (AVCI)


The work herein presents the tests to produce austempered vermicular cast iron (AVCI - Austempered Vermicular Cast Iron) and the results of examination of the produced AVCI. The work includes the methodology of heats, the structure of the AVCI bef...

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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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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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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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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 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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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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Production of castings with non-dendritic structure using the Rapid Slurry Forming method


The article describes several variations of the semi-solid metal processing (SSM) technique rendering castings with non-dendritic structure and significantly improved mechanical properties. The metal slurry was produced using the Rapid Slurry Form...

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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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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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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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Evaluation of selected parameters of pressure casting on the structure of silumin AlSi9Cu3


The article presents the results of investigations of the effect of selected casting parameters on the structure of casts made under high pressure by means of the casting machine produced by BÜHLER, type H630-B, out of the AlSi9Cu3 alloy from...

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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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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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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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Perspectives and directions of the development of new generation lead-free soldering alloys and their application possibilities in the consumer electronics lead-free soldering technology


The new technological challenges and the high economical and commercial potential connected with the development of new generation soldering alloys used in the consumer electronics lead-free soldering technology is a subject which is gaining incre...

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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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Analysis of non-metallic inclusions in AZ91 alloy casts with process foundry return in high-pressure die casting


The article presents research results of the process foundry return influence in the AZ91 alloy charge on the change in the structure of castings made by the high-pressure casting method, with special consideration of the formation of non-metallic...

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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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Stability of metal-ceramic slurry after multiple re-melting of A359 aluminum alloy based composite reinforced with Al2O3 particles


The sessile drop method was adopted to investigate the effect of multiple re-melting and casting of metal matrix composite on the structural stability of metal-ceramic slurry. Commercial aluminum matrix composite made of the A359Al alloy reinforce...

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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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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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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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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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Wettability, reactivity and interfaces in the Gd/TiO2 system


High-temperature interaction of liquid Gd in contact with dense, polycrystalline TiO2 substrate, was investigated. Wettability and reactivity tests were carried out at two different temperatures (1362°C and 1412°C) in flowing ga...

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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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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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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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Tribological characterization of high porosity aluminum based composite materials


The present work aims to study the effect of the reinforcing phase on dynamic coefficient of friction and mass wear of specimen with different compositions under various friction conditions.Porous materials with different compositions and re...

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High porosity fly ash/Ni/P composite produced by electroless deposition


The aim of the present study is to create a composite material possessing useful properties enabling the waste fly ash to be utilized. To obtain the final material, fly ash is subjected to separation by size and density. The innovative approach to...

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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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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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The effect of nickel content on structure and hardness of ductile iron in thin-walled castings


In the technology of ductile iron manufacture, graphite precipitates take the form of spheroids, and this shape has the least harmful effect on cast iron mechanical properties. The strength of ductile iron depends mainly on its matrix, and hence o...

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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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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 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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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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The effect of alloying additions on the structure and properties of Al-Mg-Si-Mn casting alloy – A review


The designing of new light-weight alloys for continuous replacement of cast iron and steel parts is now the mainstream regarding energy saving and improvement of fuel consumption in the transportation sector. Parallel with the remarkable advances ...

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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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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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