外文翻译-Mg-9Al-1Zn合金的半固体挤压成型.doc

Semisolid extrusion molding of Mg-9%Al-1%Zn alloys F. CZERWINSKI Development Engineering, Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd., Bolton, Ontario, L7E 5S5, Canada A novel technique in manufacturing net-shape components of magnesium alloys, which combines semisolid processing, extrusion and injection molding, is outlined. For an Mg-9%Al-1%Zn composition, the high-temperature transformations and factors controlling solidification microstructures, are analyzed. C _ 2004 Kluwer Academic Publishers 1. Introduction Extrusion is the plastic deformation process by which a metal is forced to flow by compression through the die orifice of a smaller cross-sectional area than that of the original billet. Since the material is subjected to compressive forces only, the extrusion is an excellent method for breaking down the cast structure of the billet with little or no cracking [1]. Most metals are extruded hot when the billet is preheated to facilitate plastic deformation, but room temperature (cold) extrusion is also exercised. So far, conventional extrusion applications do not utilize preheating materials above the solidus temperature to enter the semisolid range. The advantages of processing metallic alloys in a semisolid state are attributed to the globular solid particles which control their thixotropic properties at high temperatures and reduce the content of dendritic forms after subsequent solidification [2]. It is well established that the benefits associated with semisolid processing, such as low shrinkage porosity, high tolerances and energy savings, are more evident at high solid fractions. Moreover, the ability to cast at higher solid fractions is of interest in improving billet stability and minimizing material loss during handling. Of all semisolid technologies, injection molding provides the largest flexibility in terms of the processed solid contents [3]. This feature is attributed to the fact that injection molding combines the slurry making and component forming