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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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SIMULATION STUDIES (USING METHODS OF NUMERICAL CALCULATIONS) OF POURING AND SOLIDIFICATION OF SELECTED IRON ALLOY CASTINGS


The results of computer simulation carried out on MAGMAsoft and MAGMAiron programmes were presented for the technology of pouring and solidification of 35GSM steel castings and GJS400-15 and GJS600-3 ductile iron casti...

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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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TECHNOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF ALLOYS BASED ON THE Fe-Al SYSTEM


Melting of cast steel based on Fe-Al system was described. Problems of technological nature related with the melting process performance, starting with computer simulation and in the casting treatment ending, were discussed. The outcome of the stu...

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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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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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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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APPLICATION OF THE FLOW 3-D SOFTWARE FOR SIMULATION OF THE SPHEROIDAL IRON CASTING AND SOLIDIFICATION. PART 2


A simulation analysis was carried out on the casting and solidification of EN-GJS-400-15 spheroidal iron for production of soft-sealed wedge gates for PE pipe gas networks. The analysis was made in the Flow-3D software. Based on the engineering do...

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AN OPTIMISING NUMERICAL ANALYSIS OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF STRESSES AND DISPLACEMENTS IN THE RUBBER CURING PROCESS OF CHECK VALVE BALLS


Decreasing the density of check valve dip balls by nearly 30% results in significant decrease in the wall thickness of the domes from which the balls are assembled. During the high pressure curing process a risk occurs of excessive deformation or ...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Influence of two-step austempering process on mechanical properties and wear resistance of carbidic austempered ductile iron (CADI)


CADI (Carbidic ADI) - ausferritic ductile iron containing carbides - is a relatively new engineering material which exhibits excellent wear resistance and adequate impact strength. In this work the influence of two-step austempering process on sel...

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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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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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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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