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The evolution of microstructure and mechanical properties of A356 aluminum alloy subjected to hot spinning process has been investigated. The results indicated that the deformation process homogenized microstructure and improved mechanical properties of the A356 aluminum alloy. During the hot spinning process, eutectic Si particles and Fe-rich phases were fragmented, and porosities were eliminated. In addition, recrystallization of Al matrix and precipitation of AlSiTi phases occurred. The mechanical property testing results indicated that there was a significant increase of ductility and a decrease of average microhardness in deformed alloy over die-cast alloy. This is attributed to uniform distribution of finer spherical eutectic Si particles, the elimination of casting defects and to the recrystallized finer grain structure.
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Xiao-yan Wu Female, born in 1989, Ph.D candidate. Her research is focused on high strength and toughness of aluminum alloys.
The study was financially supported by the National Key Research Project (No. 2016YFB0300901).
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Wu, Xy., Zhang, Hr., Chen, Hl. et al. Evolution of microstructure and mechanical properties of A356 aluminium alloy processed by hot spinning process. China Foundry 14, 138–144 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41230-017-6110-6
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