Aluminum alloy, method for manufacturing same, and parts using same
AssigneeLG Electronics Inc.
InventorsJihae KIM, Chulho JUNG, Kichang SONG
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Abstract
Discussed is an aluminum alloy for die casting, the aluminum alloy including a composition of approximately 2.0 to 6.0% by weight of calcium (Ca), approximately 1.0 to 3.0% by weight of manganese (Mn), approximately 0.1 to 1.0% by weight of silicon (Si), approximately 0.1 to 0.5% by weight of iron (Fe), the balance being aluminum (Al), and inevitable impurities. A size of grains of the aluminum alloy is in a range of approximately 10 to 50.
Claims21
An aluminum alloy for die casting, the aluminum alloy comprising:
- a composition of approximately 2.0 to 6.0% by weight of calcium (Ca), approximately 1.0 to 3.0% by weight of manganese (Mn), approximately 0.1 to 1.0% by weight of silicon (Si), approximately 0.1 to 0.5% by weight of iron (Fe), balance being aluminum (Al), and inevitable impurities,
- wherein a size of grains of the aluminum alloy is in a range of approximately 10 to 50 μm.
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A method for producing an aluminum alloy using die casting, the method comprising:
- melting an ingot to obtain a molten alloy;
- cleaning the molten alloy;
- injecting the molten alloy into a mold;
- applying a pressure to push the molten alloy into the mold;
- and
- opening the mold and extruding a product containing the aluminum alloy after the molten alloy is solidified,
- wherein the aluminum alloy has a composition of approximately 2.0 to 6.0% by weight of calcium (Ca), approximately 1.0 to 3.0% by weight of manganese (Mn), approximately 0.1 to 1.0% by weight of silicon (Si), approximately 0.1 to 0.5% by weight of iron (Fe), and balance being aluminum (Al), and inevitable impurities.
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