Effects of squeeze casting parameters on temperature distribution during casting of aluminium

Abstract

The effects of squeeze casting parameters, such as delay time and retention time of applied pressure and die pre-heating, on temperature distribution during casting of aluminium were investigated. Increased applied pressure and die pre-heating produced higher peak solidifying temperatures during squeeze casting of molten aluminium. Longer pressure retention time and shorter delay time gave higher peak solidifying temperature and product of excellent cast properties. The correlation between experimental measurements and computed numerical values of applied pressure, die heating temperature, delay times and retention times was very good.