Spray Forming of $Mg_2Si$ Rich Aluminum Alloys

  • Ellendt, N. (Universitat Bremen, Fachbereich Produktionstechnik, Fachgebiet Verfahrenstechnik) ;
  • Uhlenwinkel, V. (Universitat Bremen, Fachbereich Produktionstechnik, Fachgebiet Verfahrenstechnik) ;
  • Stelling, O. (Stiftung Institut fur Werkstofftechnik) ;
  • Irretier, A. (Stiftung Institut fur Werkstofftechnik) ;
  • Kessler, O. (Stiftung Institut fur Werkstofftechnik)
  • Published : 2006.09.24

Abstract

Aluminum Alloys with a content of 22 wt.-% $Mg_2Si$ were spray formed. This alloy features by a low density and is therefore a superior material for leightweight applications. The main problem in spray forming of this type of alloy was the occurance of high porosities. First process optimizations have been performed to decrease porosity under a certain level, so that it can be closed by an extrusion process

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