MECHANICAL AND MICROSTRUCTURE ANALYSIS OF 2050 SERIES ALUMINIUM ALLOY USING SQUEEZE CASTING

Mechanical Engineering

Squeeze casting is a potential manufacturing method that combines the advantages of casting and forging, making it particularly ideal for difficult-to- form alloys such as the 2050 series aluminium alloys. The mechanical characteristics and microstructure studies of 2050 series aluminium alloys, specifically 2024 and 2014, made utilizing the squeeze casting technique are the focus of this research. The goal is to comprehend the impact of this novel manufacturing process on the mechanical and microstructural properties of the alloys, which are crucial for their future uses, notably in the aerospace industry. This study provides useful insights into improving the performance and application breadth of 2050 series aluminum alloys utilizing squeeze casting. The mechanical properties of the squeeze cast 2050 series aluminium alloys were rigorously tested, including hardness testing, hardness testing, and impact testing. Hardness testing revealed the alloys' ultimate hardness strength, yield strength, and elongation, demonstrating the squeeze casting process's improved mechanical performance. Hardness testing provided useful information on the alloys' resistance to deformation and abrasion, highlighting the benefits of squeeze casting in refining material qualities. Impact testing revealed the metals' toughness and resistance to sudden loading, which is critical for applications requiring durability and reliability. Hardness testing revealed useful information about the alloys' resistance to deformation and abrasion, emphasizing the advantages of squeeze casting in refining material properties. The metals' toughness and resistance to abrupt loading were revealed by impact testing, which Is crucial for applications demanding durability.

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