Simulation and Experimental Investigation of Die Design for the Fabrication of Spider Arm Component by AlSi10Mg2.7 Alloy

• Published in: International journal of metalcasting Vol. 16; no. 3; pp. 1606 - 1618
• Main Authors: Babu, J. S. S., Seo, Hyung Yoon, Seo, Pan Ki, Kang, Chung Gil
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 01.07.2022
• Subjects: Characterization and Evaluation of Materials; Chemistry and Materials Science; Materials Science; Metallic Materials; Structural Materials; Technical Paper; casting simulation; aluminum alloy; spider arm component; mechanical properties; die design
• ISSN: 1939-5981; 2163-3193
• DOI: 10.1007/s40962-021-00709-1

The simulation and experimental investigation of die design and gating system for the fabrication of the spider arm component was investigated. The AlSi10Mg2.7 alloy has been used to develop the spider arm component; however, it has poor castability when compared to the existing AlSi10Mg alloy. Therefore, the modified gating system associated with die casting conditions which improve the castability and reduce porosity is necessary for the die casting of spider arm component. The present study die models (type I, type II) have been proposed based on the modified overflows shape in the filling area and curvature of the runner. The simulation of casting and optimization of die design were performed using MAGMA soft for the development of spider arm component. In addition, the spider arm was fabricated using high-pressure die casting with the proposed die design models using AlSi10Mg2.7 alloy and the mechanical properties were evaluated. Graphic Abstract