MICROSTRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF CAST 6063 ALUMINIUM RODS PRODUCED FROM SAND AND SQUEEZE CAST MOULDS
Alt Text: Microstructural Analysis of Cast 6063 Aluminium Rods Produced from Sand and Squeeze Cast Moulds
Title: Microstructural Analysis of Cast 6063 Aluminium Rods Produced from Sand and Squeeze Cast Moulds
Caption: Comparative study of sand cast and squeeze cast aluminium rods
Description: This study examines the effect of sand and squeeze casting methods on the microstructural properties of AA6063 Aluminium rods. Results indicate that squeeze cast samples exhibit superior mechanical properties due to pressure variations during casting.
Keywords: IJET Journal, Aluminium Casting, Microstructural Analysis, Sand Cast Mould, Squeeze Cast Mould
International Journal of Engineering and Techniques – Volume 10 Issue 3, May 2024
Ebenezer Rotimi, Adefidipe1, Olayinka Sunday, Abegunde-Abikoye2, Oladapo Emmanuel, Fatile3
1Welding and Fabrication Engineering Department, The Federal Polytechnic, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria. Email: eecl2013@gmail.com
2Mechatronics Engineering Department, The Federal Polytechnic, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria. Email: soj_abikoye@yahoo.com
3Olusegun Obasanjo Centre for Engineering Innovation, The Federal Polytechnic, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria. Email: olafat2@gmail.com
Abstract
This study investigates the microstructural properties of aluminium rods cast using sand and squeeze casting techniques. Experimental results indicate that squeeze casting produces finer microstructures due to the applied pressure, leading to enhanced mechanical properties. Findings suggest that squeeze cast products are preferable for high-quality engineering applications, while sand cast items are suitable for non-engineering uses.
Keywords
Cast Aluminium Rods, Microstructure, Sand Cast Mould, Squeeze Cast Mould, Metallographic Analysis
How to Cite
Ebenezer Rotimi, Adefidipe, Olayinka Sunday, Abegunde-Abikoye, Oladapo Emmanuel, Fatile, “Microstructural Analysis of Cast 6063 Aluminium Rods Produced from Sand and Squeeze Cast Moulds,” International Journal of Engineering and Techniques, Volume 10, Issue 3, May 2024. ISSN 2395-1303.
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