Excellent thermal conductivity and lower density make Al–Si alloys a suitable alternative for
cast iron in the fabrication of engine components. The increase in the maximum operation …

The mechanical properties of aluminium–silicon casting alloys containing Cu and Mg are
known to be improved by heat treatment. Over 60 papers are reviewed here in order to …

Semi-solid processing of aluminum alloys is a well-known manufacturing technique able to
combine high production rates with parts quality, resulting in high performance and …

The T6 heat treatment is commonly used for gravity cast Al–Si–Cu–Mg alloys. The influence
of the alloying elements Cu and Mg and the artificial ageing temperature on the age …

The influence of solidification rate on the solution treatment response for an Al–8Si–3.1 Cu
alloy has been investigated. The alloy was cast using the gradient solidification technique to …

The work outlined the hardness characteristics of thermally aged high chromium sodium
modified A356. 0-type Al–Si–Mg alloy using the multiple-step thermal ageing treatment …

The dissolution of Al2Cu in two Al–Si–Mg–Cu aluminum alloys was investigated by
calorimetric analysis and metallographic measurements. Both alloys had similar …

The aim of the present work is the study of T6 heat treatment of A354 (Al-Si-Cu-Mg) casting
alloy. The heat treatment was optimized by maximizing mechanical strength of the alloy …

The effect of the copper content and the processing route in the solution treatment of four Al-
Si-Cu-Mg alloys was studied. The solidus temperature of each alloy was obtained through …

Thixoforming is a viable technology for forming alloys in a semisolid state into near net-
shaped products. In the present study, the effect of a thixoforming process on the …