DesignConsiderationsinCasting.ppt

Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, Fifth Edition, by Serope Kalpakjian and Steven R. Schmid. ISBN 0-13-148965-8. ? 2006 Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ. All rights reserved. Mechanical Properties for Cast Alloys Figure 12.4 Mechanical properties for various groups of cast alloys. Note that even within the same group, the properties vary over a wide range, particularly for cast steels. Source: Courtesy of Steel Founders’ Society of America. Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, Fifth Edition, by Serope Kalpakjian and Steven R. Schmid. ISBN 0-13-148965-8. ? 2006 Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ. All rights reserved. Casting Applications and Characteristics Nonferrous Casting Alloys -Aluminum-based alloys High electrical conductivity and generally good atmospheric corrosion resistance; except for some acids. Nontoxic, lightweight, and good machinability. Generally low resistance to wear except for alloys with silicon. Used in architectural and decorative applications. Used in automobiles for engine blocks, cylinder heads, transmission cases, wheels, and brakes. Parts made of Aluminum-based and magnesium-based alloys are known as light-metal castings. Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, Fifth Edition, by Serope Kalpakjian and Steven R. Schmid. ISBN 0-13-148965-8. ? 2006 Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ. All rights reserved. Lowest density of all commercial casting alloys. Good corrosion resistance and moderate strength. Used in automotive wheels, housings, and air-cooled engine blocks Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, Fifth Edition, by Serope Kalpakjian and Steven R. Schmid. ISBN 0-13-148965-8. ? 2006 Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ. All rights reserved. Nonferrous Casting Alloys –Magnesium based alloys Somewhat expensive. Good electrical and thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, and non toxicity. Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, Fifth Edition, by Serope Kalpakjian and