Effect of Si on AA5182 Strip Cast by a High Speed Twin Roll Caster

Abstract

High speed roll casting of AA5182 aluminum alloy was tried using a vertical type high speed twin roll caster equipped with mild-steel rolls. Parting material was not used and speed was 80m/min. AA5182 strip, which thickness was 2.1mm, could be cast continuously. However, porosity occurred at center area at the thickness direction of the strip of the as-cast strip. Si was added to original AA5182 to improve the porosity at 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8 and 1.0 mass%. The porosity was improved as the content of the Si increased. The elongation resulting from the tension test was the best when 0.2mass%Si was added. The clack on the surface was improved by the increase of the Si content. Roll casting ability was improved by the Si, too.