Optimization of AZ80 magnesium alloy squeeze cast process parameters
using morphological matrix
using morphological matrix
(1. School of Materials Science and Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, China;
2. School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, China)
2. School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, China)
Abstract: The squeeze cast process parameters of AZ80 magnesium alloy were optimized by morphological matrix. Experiments were conducted by varying squeeze pressure, die pre-heat temperature and pressure duration using L9(33) orthogonal array of Taguchi method. In Taguchi method, a 3-level orthogonal array was used to determine the signal/noise ratio. Analysis of variance was used to determine the most significant process parameters affecting the mechanical properties. Mechanical properties such as ultimate tensile strength, elongation and hardness of the components were ascertained using multi variable linear regression analysis. Optimal squeeze cast process parameters were obtained.
Key words: AZ80 magnesium alloy; squeeze cast; process parameters; morphological matrix; optimization