Analysis of Fracture Process and Common Defects in Casting Alloys EN43100 Manufactured by Die Casting Technology

Abstract

Recent research in the process of die casting production of aluminium alloys which are nowadays deeply implemented in the rapidly developing automobile, shipping and airline industry aims to increase the manufacture and quality properties of the casting in order to obtain its high mechanical properties at acceptable economic costs. In terms of ensuring the quality indicators in the production of aluminium castings it is necessary to pay close attention to internal structural quality of the castings characterized by type and extent of foundry defects (cavities, Al2O3 particles, internal cold laps). The presenting contribution deals with the analysis of the fracture process, the microorganism disturbance of test samples, the impact of casting speed on the occurrence and extent of the castings porosity and reasons for the internal foundry defects of casting alloys EN 43100 manufactured by die casting technology.