About this Abstract |
Meeting |
2021 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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Symposium
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Cast Shop Technology
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Presentation Title |
The Influence of the Casting Speed in Horizontal Continuous Casting of Aluminium Alloy EN AW 6082 |
Author(s) |
Akin Obali, Kerem Ahmet Dilek, Mertol Gokelma, Seracettin Akdi, Deniz Kavrar Ürk |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Akin Obali |
Abstract Scope |
Vertical direct chill (VDC) casting is commonly used to produce slabs and billets from wrought aluminium alloys. The facts that the VDC is not a continuous process and moulds must be prepared for the next batch decrease the productivity of the process. Alternatively, horizontal direct chill (HDC) casting simplifies the process and allows for continuous casting. The casting speed in VDC casting process is easier to control and can be optimised for different alloys. This study focuses on the effects of casting speed on the macro structure of 6082 aluminium billets with 60 mm of diameter. A demo-scale unit was used for the trials and the casting speed was changed from 310 to 385 mm/min. Changes in the surface condition, macro cracks, and the diameter of the billets were investigated. The effect was clearly observed, and macro failures were detected for casting over 355 mm/min. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: Light Metals |
Keywords |
Aluminum, Extraction and Processing, Shaping and Forming |