Methods for artificially aging aluminum-zinc-magnesium alloys, and products based on the same

ALPHA-BETA TITANIUM ALLOYS HAVING ALUMINUM AND MOLYBDENUM, AND PRODUCTS MADE THEREFROM

New alpha-beta titanium alloys are disclosed. The new alloys generally include 7.0-11.0 wt. % Al, and 1.0-4.0 wt. % Mo, wherein Al:Mo, by weight, is from 2.0:1-11.0:1, the balance being titanium, any optional incidental elements, and unavoidable impurities. The new alloys may realize an improved combination of properties as compared to conventional titanium alloys.

UNWORKED CONTINUOUSLY CAST HEAT-TREATABLE ALUMINUM ALLOY PLATES

The present disclosure relates to methods of producing heat-treatable as-cast plate, and products based on the same. Generally, the new methods comprise continuously delivering a molten aluminum alloy having at least one of zinc (Zn), magnesium (Mg), silicon (Si), and copper (Cu) to a molten belt caster, continuously solidifying the molten aluminum alloy into an aluminum alloy plate via the horizontal belt caster, then continuously discharging the aluminum alloy plate at an exit of the horizontal belt caster, and then quenching the discharged aluminum alloy plate via a quenching apparatus located proximal the exit of the horizontal belt caster. 1. A method comprising: '(i) wherein the molten aluminum alloy comprises a sufficient amount of at least one of zinc (Zn), magnesium (Mg), silicon (Si), and copper (Cu) to promote formation of strengthening precipitates;', '(a) continuously delivering a molten aluminum alloy to a horizontal belt caster;'}(b) continuously solidifying the molten aluminum alloy into an aluminum alloy plate via the horizontal belt caster; '(i) wherein the discharged aluminum alloy plate has a gauge of from 0.25 inch to 5.0 inches;', '(c) continuously discharging the aluminum alloy plate from an exit of the horizontal belt caster at a rate of from 1 inch to 20 inches per minute;'} '(i) wherein the quenching comprises contacting outer surfaces of the discharged aluminum alloy plate with a quenching media.', '(d) quenching the discharged aluminum alloy plate via a quenching apparatus located proximal the exit of the horizontal belt caster, thereby producing an as-cast heat-treatable aluminum alloy plate;'}2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:artificially aging the as-cast heat-treatable aluminum alloy plate, thereby developing strengthening precipitates within the as-cast heat-treatable aluminum alloy plate.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the strengthening precipitates are coherent phases comprising silicon claim 2 , copper claim 2 , ...

METHOD OF CREATING A CAST AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCT HAVING AN IMPROVED CRITICAL FRACTURE STRAIN

The present invention provides a casting having increased crashworthiness including an aluminum alloy of about 6.0 wt % to about 8.0 wt % Si; about 0.12 wt % to about 0.25 wt % Mg; less than or equal to about 0.35 wt % Cu; less than or equal to about 4.0 wt % Zn; less than or equal to about 0.6 wt % Mn; and less than or equal to about 0.15 wt % Fe, wherein the cast body is treated to a T5 or T6 temper and has a tensile strength ranging from 100 MPa to 180 MPa and has a critical fracture strain greater than 10%. The present invention further provides a method of forming a casting having increased crashworthiness. 1. A method of casting an aluminum alloy into a cast product having an improved critical fracture strain , the method comprising: about 6.0 wt % to about 7.8 wt % Si;', 'about 0.10 wt % to about 0.18 wt % Mg;', 'less than or equal to about 0.35 wt % Cu;', 'less than or equal to about 0.6 wt % Mn;', 'less than or equal to about 0.15 wt % Fe;', 'and, a balance of aluminum and impurities;, 'providing a melt having an alloy comprisingcasting the melt into a cast body; and,heat treating the cast body;wherein,the heat treating includes solution heating, quenching, and aging; and,the cast body has a critical fracture strain of at least about 10%.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the heat treating comprises processing to a T6 temper.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the processing comprises aging for a time of less than about 10 hours.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the processing comprises a solution heating at 450° C. to 550° C. for about a ½ hour to about 6 hours claim 1 , quenching claim 1 , and aging.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the aging includes treating at a temperature of about 150° C. to about 250° C. for about ½ hour to about 10 hours.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the processing comprises a solution heat treatment of 450° C. to 550° C. for a time period ranging from approximately a ½ hour to approximately 6 hours claim 1 , quench claim 1 , ...

3XX ALUMINUM CASTING ALLOYS, AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME

New 3aluminum casting alloys are disclosed. The aluminum casting alloys generally include from 6.5 to 11.0 wt. % Si, from 0.20 to 0.80 wt. % Mg, from 0.05 to 0.50 wt. % Cu, from 0.10 to 0.80 wt. % Mn, from 0.005 to 0.05 wt. % Sr, up to 0.25 wt. % Ti, up to 0.30 wt. % Fe, and up to 0.20 wt. % Zn, the balance being aluminum and impurities. 1. A 3xx aluminum casting alloy , consisting of:6.5-11.0 wt. % Si;0.20-0.80 wt. % Mg;0.05-0.50 wt. % Cu;0.10-0.80 wt. % Mn;0.005-0.050 wt. % Sr;up to 0.25 wt. % Ti;up to 0.30 wt. % Fe; andup to 0.20 wt. % Zn;the balance being aluminum (Al) and impurities, wherein the aluminum casting alloy includes not greater than 0.10 wt. % of any one impurity, and wherein the aluminum casting alloy includes not greater than 0.35 wt. %, in total, of the impurities.2. The 3xx aluminum casting alloy of claim 1 , having at least at least 7.25 wt. % Si.3. The 3xx aluminum casting alloy of claim 1 , having at least 8.0 wt. % Si.4. The 3xx aluminum casting alloy of claim 1 , having not greater than 10.25 wt. % Si.5. The 3xx aluminum casting alloy of claim 1 , having not greater than 9.50 wt. % Si.6. The 3xx aluminum casting alloy of claim 1 , having at least 0.40 wt. % Mg.7. The 3xx aluminum casting alloy of claim 1 , having not greater 0.70 wt. % Mg.8. The 3xx aluminum casting alloy of claim 1 , having at least 0.15 wt. % Cu.9. The 3xx aluminum casting alloy of claim 1 , having at least 0.18 wt. % Cu.10. The 3xx aluminum casting alloy claim 1 , having not greater than 0.35 wt. % Cu.11. The 3xx aluminum casting alloy of claim 1 , having at least 0.20 wt. % Mn.12. The 3xx aluminum casting alloy of claim 1 , having not greater than 0.65 wt. % Mn.13. The 3xx aluminum casting alloy of any of claim 1 , having from 0.005 to 0.25 wt. % Ti.14. The 3xx aluminum casting alloy of claim 1 , having not greater than 0.20 wt. % Fe and not greater than 0.15 wt. % Zn.15. A shape cast product made from the 3xx aluminum casting alloy of .16. The shape cast product of ...

METHODS FOR ARTIFICIALLY AGING ALUMINUM-ZINC-MAGNESIUM ALLOYS, AND PRODUCTS BASED ON THE SAME

New methods for aging aluminum alloys having zinc and magnesium are disclosed. The methods may include first aging the aluminum alloy at a first temperature of from about 310° F. to 530° F. and for a first aging time of from 1 minute to 6 hours, and then second aging the aluminum alloy at a second temperature for a second aging time of at least 30 minutes, with the second temperature being lower than the first temperature.

Al-Mg-Si-Mn-Fe CASTING ALLOYS

New aluminum casting (foundry) alloys are disclosed. The new aluminum casting alloys generally include from 2.5 to 5.0 wt. % Mg, from 0.70 to 2.5 wt. % Si, wherein the ratio of Mg/Si (in weight percent) is from 1.7 to 3.6, from 0.40 to 1.50 wt. % Mn, from 0.15 to 0.60 wt. % Fe, optionally up to 0.15 wt. % Ti, optionally up to 0.10 wt. % Sr, optionally up to 0.15 wt. % of any of Zr, Sc, Hf, V, and Cr, the balance being aluminum and unavoidable impurities. The new aluminum casting alloys may be high pressure die cast, such as into automotive components. The new aluminum alloys may be supplied in an F or a T5 temper, for instance. 1. An aluminum casting alloy comprising:from 2.5 to 5.0 wt. % Mg; 'wherein a weight ratio of magnesium to silicon (wt. % Mg/wt. % Si) is from 1.7:1 to 3.6:1;', 'from 0.70 to 2.5 wt. % Si;'}from 0.40 to 1.5 wt. % Mn;from 0.10 to 0.60 wt. % Fe;optionally up to 0.15 wt. % Ti;optionally up to 0.10 wt. % Sr;optionally up to 0.15 wt. % of any of Zr, Sc, Hf, V, and Cr;the balance being aluminum and unavoidable impurities.2. The aluminum casting alloy of claim 1 , wherein the aluminum casting alloy comprises from 3.0 to 4.60 wt. % Mg.3. The aluminum casting alloy of claim 2 , wherein the aluminum casting alloy comprises from 1.10 to 2.1 wt. % Si.4. The aluminum casting alloy of claim 3 , wherein the aluminum casting alloy comprises from 0.60 to 1.2 wt. % Mn.5. The aluminum casting alloy of claim 4 , wherein the aluminum casting alloy comprises from 0.30 to 0.60 wt. % Fe.6. The aluminum casting alloy of claim 1 , wherein (0.4567*Mg−0.5)<=Si<=(0.4567*Mg+0.2).7. The aluminum casting alloy claim 1 , wherein:(1) wt. % Si≤(0.4567*(wt. % Mg)+0.2*(wt. % Mg)+0.25*(wt. % Fe); and(2) wt. % Si>(0.4567*(wt. % Mg)+0.2*(wt. % Mg)+0.25*(wt. % Fe)-0.6).8. The aluminum casting alloy of claim 1 , wherein the aluminum casting alloy realizes at least one of:an ultimate tensile strength of of at least 200 MPa;a tensile yield strength of at least 110 MPa; andan elongation ...

METHODS FOR ARTIFICIALLY AGING ALUMINUM-ZINC-MAGNESIUM ALLOYS, AND PRODUCTS BASED ON THE SAME

New methods for aging aluminum alloys having zinc and magnesium are disclosed. The methods may include first aging the aluminum alloy at a first temperature of from about 330° F. to 530° F. and for a first aging time of from 1 minute to 6 hours, and then second aging the aluminum alloy at a second temperature for a second aging time of at least 30 minutes, with the second temperature being lower than the first temperature. 1. A method comprising:(a) casting an aluminum alloy having from 2.5-12.0 wt. % Zn and from 1.0 to 5.0 wt. % Mg, where at least one of the zinc and the magnesium is the predominate alloying ingredient other than aluminum;(b) optionally hot working or cold working the aluminum alloy;(c) after the casting step (a) and the optional step (b), solution heat treating and then quenching the aluminum alloy;(d) after step (c), optionally working the aluminum alloy; [ 'wherein the first aging comprises heating the aluminum alloy to the first temperature at a heating rate of at least 388° F. per hour;', '(i) first aging the aluminum alloy at a first temperature of from 330° F. to 530° F. and for a first aging time of from 1 minute to 45 minutes;'}, '(ii) second aging the aluminum alloy at a second temperature for a second aging time of at least 30 minutes, wherein the second temperature is lower than the first temperature., '(e) after step (c) and the optional step (d), artificially aging the aluminum alloy, wherein the artificial aging step (e) comprises2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first temperature is from 350° F. to 460° F.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first temperature is from 390° F. to 420° F.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first aging time is not greater than 30 minutes.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first aging time is not greater than 20 minutes.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first aging time is not greater than 10 minutes.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first aging time is at least 5 minutes.8. The ...

METHODS OF RECYCLING ALUMINUM ALLOYS AND PURIFICATION THEREOF

The present disclosure relates to methods of producing purified aluminum alloys from aluminum alloy scrap by producing a melt of the aluminum alloy scrap, adding one or more intermetallic former materials, producing iron-bearing intermetallic particles, removing the iron-bearing intermetallic particles, and solidifying the low-iron melt. 1. A method comprising:(a) melting aluminum alloy scrap, thereby producing a melt, wherein the aluminum alloy scrap comprises an initial iron content, wherein the initial iron content is at least 0.20 wt. % iron (Fe);(b) adding intermetallic former materials to the melt, wherein the intermetallic former materials comprise silicon (Si), manganese (Mn), or both Si and Mn;(c) producing, due to the adding step (b), iron-bearing intermetallic particles in the melt;(d) removing at least some of the iron-bearing intermetallic particles from the melt, thereby producing a low-iron melt;(e) solidifying the low-iron melt, thereby producing a purified aluminum alloy from the low-iron melt, wherein the purified aluminum alloy includes a purified iron content, wherein the purified iron content is less than the initial iron content.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the intermetallic former materials comprise silicon claim 1 , and wherein the adding step (b) comprises adding a sufficient amount of the silicon to produce the low-iron melt claim 1 , wherein the low-iron melt includes at least 3 wt. % Si.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the purified aluminum alloy is one of a 3xx aluminum casting alloy or a 4xxx wrought aluminum alloy.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the purified aluminum alloy comprises not greater than 0.35 wt. % iron (Fe).5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the purified aluminum alloy comprises not greater than 0.20 wt. % iron (Fe).6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the purified aluminum alloy comprises not greater than 0.15 wt. % iron (Fe).7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the intermetallic former materials comprise both ...

FCC MATERIALS OF ALUMINUM, COBALT, IRON AND NICKEL, AND PRODUCTS MADE THEREFROM

The present disclosure relates to new materials comprising Al, Co, Fe, and Ni. The new materials may realize a single phase field of a face-centered cubic (fcc) solid solution structure immediately below the solidus temperature of the material. The new materials may include at least one precipitate phase and have a solvus temperature of at least 1000° C. The new materials may include 4.4-11.4 wt. % Al, 4.9-42.2 wt. % Co, 4.6-28.9 wt. % Fe, and 44.1-86.1 wt. % Ni. In one embodiment, the precipitate is selected from the group consisting of the L1phase, the B2 phase, and combinations thereof. The new alloys may realize improved high temperature properties. 1. A composition of matter comprising:4.4-11.4 wt. % Al;4.9-42.2 wt. % Co;4.6-28.9 wt. % Fe; and44.1-86.1 wt. % Ni;the balance being any optional incidental elements and impurities.2. The composition of matter of claim 1 , wherein the incidental elements comprise up to 0.15 wt. % C claim 1 , up to 0.15 wt. % B claim 1 , up to 0.5 wt. % Hf and up to 0.5 wt. % Zr.3. The composition of matter of claim 1 , wherein the composition of matter comprises 4.9-18.2 wt. % Co claim 1 , 4.6-17.3 wt. % Fe claim 1 , and 57.4-86.1 wt. % Ni.4. The composition of matter of claim 1 , wherein the composition of matter comprises 6.8-11.4 wt. % Al claim 1 , 4.9-12.5 wt. % Co claim 1 , 4.8-17.3 wt. % Fe claim 1 , and 64.1-83.5 wt. % Ni.5. The composition of matter of claim 1 , wherein the composition of matter comprises 4.8-10.4 wt. % Al claim 1 , 5.4-38.3 wt. % Co claim 1 , 5.1-26.3 wt. % Fe claim 1 , and 49.0-81.9 wt. % Ni.6. The composition of matter of claim 5 , wherein the composition of matter comprises 5.4-16.5 wt. % Co claim 5 , 5.1-15.7 wt. % Fe claim 5 , and 63.8-81.9 wt. % Ni.7. The composition of matter of claim 1 , wherein the composition of matter comprises 7.5-10.4 wt. % Al claim 1 , 5.5-11.3 wt. % Co claim 1 , 5.3-15.7 wt. % Fe claim 1 , and 71.2-78.7 wt. % Ni.8. An alloy body comprising:4.4-11.4 wt. % Al;4.9-42.2 wt. % Co;4 ...

Lightweight, crash-sensitive automotive component

The present invention provides a casting having increased crashworthiness including an an aluminum alloy of about 6.0 wt % to about 8.0 wt % Si; about 0.12 wt % to about 0.25 wt % Mg; less than or equal to about 0.35 wt % Cu; less than or equal to about 4.0 wt % Zn; less than or equal to about 0.6 wt % Mn; and less than or equal to about 0.15 wt % Fe, wherein the cast body is treated to a T5 or T6 temper and has a tensile strength ranging from 100 MPa to 180 MPa and has a critical fracture strain greater than 10%. The present invention further provides a method of forming a casting having increased crashworthiness.

FCC MATERIALS OF ALUMINUM, COBALT AND NICKEL, AND PRODUCTS MADE THEREFROM

The present disclosure relates to new materials comprising Al, Co, and Ni. The new materials may realize a single phase field of a face-centered cubic (fcc) solid solution structure immediately below the solidus temperature of the material. The new materials may include at least one precipitate phase and have a solvus temperature of at least 1000° C. The new materials may include 6.7-11.4 wt. % Al, 5.0-48.0 wt. % Co, and 43.9-88.3 wt. % Ni. In one embodiment, the precipitate is selected from the group consisting of the L1phase, the B2 phase, and combinations thereof. The new alloys may realize improved high temperature properties. 1. A composition of matter comprising:6.7-11.4 wt. % Al;5.0-48.0 wt. % Co; and43.9-88.3 wt. % Ni;the balance being any optional incidental elements and impurities.2. The composition of matter of claim 1 , wherein the incidental elements comprise up to 0.15 wt. % C claim 1 , up to 0.15 wt. % B claim 1 , up to 0.5 wt. % Hf and up to 0.5 wt. % Zr.3. The composition of matter of claim 1 , wherein the composition of matter includes 7.4-10.3 wt. % Al claim 1 , 5.6-43.6 wt. % Co claim 1 , and 48.8-84.1 wt. % Ni.4. The composition of matter of claim 1 , wherein the composition of matter includes 9.2-11.4 wt. % Al claim 1 , 5.0-25.3 wt. % Co claim 1 , and 65.5-85.8 wt. % Ni.5. The composition of matter of claim 1 , wherein the composition of matter includes about 10.3 wt. % Al claim 1 , 5.6-16.9 wt. % Co claim 1 , and 72.8-84.1 wt. % Ni.6. An alloy body comprising:6.7-11.4 wt. % Al;5.0-48.0 wt. % Co; and43.9-88.3 wt. % Ni;the balance being any optional incidental elements and impurities.7. The alloy body of claim 6 , wherein the alloy body is in the form of an aerospace or automotive component.8. The aerospace component of claim 7 , wherein the aerospace or automotive component is a turbine.9. A method comprising:(a) using a feedstock in an additive manufacturing apparatus, wherein the feedstock comprises:6.7-11.4 wt. % Al;5.0-48.0 wt. % Co; and43. ...

Al-Zn-Mg-Ag high-strength alloy for aerospace and automotive castings

An aluminum casting alloy comprises, in weight percent: about 4-5% Zn; about 1-3% Mg; about 0-1% Cu; less than about 0.3% Si; less than about 0.12% Fe; less than about 0.5% Mn; about 0.01-0.05 wt % B; less than about 0.15% Ti; about 0.05-0.2% Zr; about 0.1-0.5% Ag; no more than about 0.05% each miscellaneous element or impurity; no more than about 0.15% total miscellaneous elements or impurities; balance aluminum. The alloy may advantageously be used in either T5 or T6 tempers.

Al-Si-Mg-Zn-Cu alloy for aerospace and automotive castings

The present invention provides an aluminum casting alloy with a composition including 4%-9% Si; 0.1%-0.7% Mg; less than or equal to 5% Zn; less than 0.15% Fe; less than 4% Cu; less than 0.3% Mn; less than 0.05% B; less than 0.15% Ti; and the remainder consisting essentially of aluminum. The inventive AlSiMg composition provides increased mechanical properties (Tensile Yield Strength and Ultimate Tensile Strength) in comparison to similiarly prepared E357 alloy at room temperature and high temperature. The present invention also includes a shaped casting formed from the inventive composition and a method of forming a shaped casting from the inventive composition.

AL-SI-MG-ZN-CU ALLOY FOR AEROSPACE AND AUTOMOTIVE CASTINGS

The present invention provides an aluminum casting alloy with a composition including 4%-9% Si; 0.1%-0.7% Mg; less than or equal to 5% Zn; less than 0.15% Fe; less than 4% Cu; less than 0.3% Mn; less than 0.05% B; less than 0.15% Ti; and the remainder consisting essentially of aluminum. The inventive AlSiMg composition provides increased mechanical properties (Tensile Yield Strength and Ultimate Tensile Strength) in comparison to similiarly prepared E357 alloy at room temperature and high temperature. The present invention also includes a shaped casting formed from the inventive composition and a method of forming a shaped casting from the inventive composition.

Al-Zn-Mg-Cu-Sc high strength alloy for aerospace and automotive castings

An aluminum casting alloy, comprises, in weight percent, about 4-9% Zn; about 1-4% Mg; about 1-2.5% Cu; less than about 0.1% Si; less than about 0.12% Fe; less than about 0.5% Mn; about 0.01-0.05% B; less than about 0.15% Ti; about 0.05-0.2% Zr; about 0.1-0.5% Sc; no more than about 0.05% each miscellaneous element or impurity; no more than about 0.15% total miscellaneous elements or impurities.

FCC MATERIALS OF ALUMINUM, COBALT, IRON AND NICKEL, AND PRODUCTS MADE THEREFROM

The present disclosure relates to new materials comprising Al, Co, Fe, and Ni. The new materials may realize a single phase field of a face-centered cubic (fcc) solid solution structure immediately below the solidus temperature of the material. The new materials may include at least one precipitate phase and have a solvus temperature of at least 1000° C. The new materials may include 4.4-11.4 wt. % Al, 4.9-42.2 wt. % Co, 4.6-28.9 wt. % Fe, and 44.1-86.1 wt. % Ni. In one embodiment, the precipitate is selected from the group consisting of the L1 2 phase, the B2 phase, and combinations thereof. The new alloys may realize improved high temperature properties.

High performance AlSiMgCu casting alloy

An aluminum casting alloy has 8.5-9.5 wt. % silicon, 0.5-2.0 wt. % copper (Cu), 0.27-0.53 wt. % magnesium (Mg), wherein the aluminum casting alloy includes copper and magnesium such that 4.7≤(Cu+10Mg)≤5.8, and other elements, the balance being aluminum. Selected elements may be added to the base composition to give resistance to degradation of tensile properties due to exposure to heat. The thermal treatment of the alloy is calculated based upon wt. % composition to solutionize unwanted phases having a negative impact on properties and may include a three level ramp-up and soak to a final temperature followed by cold water quenching and artificial aging.

FCC MATERIALS OF ALUMINUM, COBALT, NICKEL AND TITANIUM, AND PRODUCTS MADE THEREFROM

The present disclosure relates to new materials comprising Al, Co, Ni and Ti. The new materials may realize a single phase field of a face-centered cubic (fcc) solid solution structure immediately below the solidus temperature of the material. The new materials may include at least one precipitate phase and have a solvus temperature of at least 1100° C. The new materials may include 2.1-8.4 wt. % Al, 4.7-60.6 wt. % Co, 29.6-89.3 wt. % Ni, and 3.9-9.4 wt. % Ti. In one embodiment, the precipitate is selected from the group consisting of the L1phase, the B2 phase, the NiTi phase, and combinations thereof. The new alloys may realize improved high temperature properties. 1. A composition of matter comprising:2.1-8.4 wt. % Al;4.6-89.6 wt. % Co;4.6-89.6 wt. % Ni;3.7-9.7 wt. % Ti; andthe balance being any optional incidental elements and impurities.2. The composition of matter of claim 1 , wherein the incidental elements comprise up to 0.15 wt. % C claim 1 , up to 0.15 wt. % B claim 1 , up to 0.5 wt. % Hf and up to 0.5 wt. % Zr.3. The composition of matter of claim 1 , wherein the composition of matter comprises 4.7-60.6 wt. % Co claim 1 , 29.6-89.3 wt. % Ni claim 1 , and 3.9-9.4 wt. % Ti.4. The composition of matter of claim 3 , wherein the composition of matter comprises 2.1-5.4 wt. % Al claim 3 , 4.7-41.3 wt. % Co claim 3 , and 47.9-89.3 wt. % Ni.5. The composition of matter of claim 4 , wherein the composition of matter comprises 4.7-28.9 wt. % Co claim 4 , and 56.5-89.3 wt. % Ni.6. The composition of matter of claim 1 , wherein the composition of matter comprises 2.4-7.6 wt. % Al claim 1 , 5.2-55.1 wt. % Co claim 1 , 32.9-88.1 wt. % Ni claim 1 , and 4.3-8.6 wt. % Ti.7. The composition of matter of claim 6 , wherein the composition of matter comprises 2.4-4.9 wt. % Al claim 6 , 5.2-37.5% Co claim 6 , and 53.3-88.1 wt. % Ni.8. The composition of matter of claim 7 , wherein the composition of matter comprises 5.2-26.3% Co claim 7 , and 62.7-85.4 wt. % Ni.9. An alloy body ...

HIGH STRENGTH, HIGH STRESS CORROSION CRACKING RESISTANT AND CASTABLE Al-Zn-Mg-Cu-Zr ALLOY FOR SHAPE CAST PRODUCTS

The present invention provides an AlZnMgCu casting alloy that provides high strength for automotive and aerospace applications and optimized stress corrosion cracking resistance in highly corrosive and tensile environments. The inventive alloy composition includes about 3.5 wt. % to about 5.5 wt. % Zn; about 1.0 wt. % to about 3.0 wt. % Mg; about 0.5 wt. % to about 1.2 wt. % Cu; less than about 1.0 wt. % Si; less than about 0.30 wt. % Mn; less than about 0.30 wt. % Fe; and a balance of Al and incidental impurities.

7XX ALUMINUM CASTING ALLOYS, AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME

New shape-cast 7xx aluminum alloys products are disclosed. The new shape-cast products may include from 3.0 to 8.0 wt. % Zn, from 1.0 to 3.0 wt. % Mg, where the wt. % Zn exceeds the wt. % Mg, from 0.35 to 1.0 wt. % Cu, where the wt. % Mg exceeds the wt. % Cu, from 0.05 to 0.30 wt. % V, from 0.01 to 1.0 wt. % of at least one secondary element (Mn, Cr, Zr, Ti, B, and combinations thereof), up to 0.50 wt. % Fe, and up to 0.25 wt. % Si, the balance being aluminum and other elements, wherein the aluminum casting alloy include not greater than 0.05 wt. % each of the other elements, and wherein the aluminum casting alloy includes not greater than 0.15 wt. % in total of the other elements. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the shape casting process is low pressure die casting.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the 7xx casting alloy includes not greater than 0.20 wt. % V.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the 7xx casting alloy includes not greater than 0.18 wt. % V.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the 7xx casting alloy includes not greater than 0.16 wt. % V.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the 7xx casting alloy includes not greater than 0.14 wt. % V.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the 7xx casting alloy includes at least 0.07 wt. % V.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the 7xx casting alloy includes at least 0.09 wt. % V.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the shape-cast part is an automobile part.10. The method of comprising operating an automobile including the automobile part.11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the shape-cast part passes SCC testing in accordance with ASTM G103-97(2011) claim 1 , wherein the SCC testing is conducted at a net stress of 240 MPa claim 1 , wherein 5 specimens are tested claim 1 , and wherein all of the 5 specimens survive for at least 14 days. This patent application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/694,109, filed Apr. 23, 2015, which claims benefit of priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/986,249 ...

High crashworthiness Al-Si-Mg alloy and methods for producing automotive casting

The present invention provides a casting having increased crashworthiness including an aluminum alloy of about 6.0 wt % to about 8.0 wt % Si; about 0.12 wt % to about 0.25 wt % Mg; less than or equal to about 0.35 wt % Cu; less than or equal to about 4.0 wt % Zn; less than or equal to about 0.6 wt % Mn; and less than or equal to about 0.15 wt % Fe, wherein the cast body is treated to a T5 or T6 temper and has a tensile strength ranging from 100 MPa to 180 MPa and has a critical fracture strain greater than 10%. The present invention further provides a method of forming a casting having increased crashworthiness.

Fcc materials of aluminum, cobalt, iron and nickel, and products made therefrom

The present disclosure relates to new materials comprising Al, Co, Fe, and Ni. The new materials may realize a single phase field of a face-centered cubic (fcc) solid solution structure immediately below the solidus temperature of the material. The new materials may include at least one precipitate phase and have a solvus temperature of at least 1000° C. The new materials may include 4.4-11.4 wt. % Al, 4.9-42.2 wt. % Co, 4.6-28.9 wt. % Fe, and 44.1-86.1 wt. % Ni. In one embodiment, the precipitate is selected from the group consisting of the L12 phase, the B2 phase, and combinations thereof. The new alloys may realize improved high temperature properties.

7xx aluminum casting alloys, and methods for making the same

New 7xx aluminum casting alloys are disclosed. The aluminum casting alloys generally include from 3.0 to 8.0 wt. % Zn, from 1.0 to 3.0 wt. % Mg, where the wt. % Zn exceeds the wt. % Mg, from 0.35 to 1.0 wt. % Cu, where the wt. % Mg exceeds the wt. % Cu, from 0.05 to 0.30 wt. % V, from 0.01 to 1.0 wt. % of at least one secondary element (Mn, Cr, Zr, Ti, B, and combinations thereof), up to 0.50 wt. % Fe, and up to 0.25 wt. % Si, the balance being aluminum and other elements, wherein the aluminum casting alloy include not greater than 0.05 wt. % each of the other elements, and wherein the aluminum casting alloy includes not greater than 0.15 wt. % in total of the other elements.

3XX aluminum casting alloys, and methods for making the same

New 3xx aluminum casting alloys are disclosed. The aluminum casting alloys generally include from 6.5 to 11.0 wt. % Si, from 0.20 to 0.80 wt. % Mg, from 0.05 to 0.50 wt. % Cu, from 0.10 to 0.80 wt. % Mn, from 0.005 to 0.05 wt. % Sr, up to 0.25 wt. % Ti, up to 0.30 wt. % Fe, and up to 0.20 wt. % Zn, the balance being aluminum and impurities.

7XX ALUMINUM CASTING ALLOYS, AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME

New 7xx aluminum casting alloys are disclosed. The aluminum casting alloys generally include from 3.0 to 8.0 wt. % Zn, from 1.0 to 3.0 wt. % Mg, where the wt. % Zn exceeds the wt. % Mg, from 0.35 to 1.0 wt. % Cu, where the wt. % Mg exceeds the wt. % Cu, from 0.05 to 0.30 wt. % V, from 0.01 to 1.0 wt. % of at least one secondary element (Mn, Cr, Zr, Ti, B, and combinations thereof), up to 0.50 wt. % Fe, and up to 0.25 wt. % Si, the balance being aluminum and other elements, wherein the aluminum casting alloy include not greater than 0.05 wt. % each of the other elements, and wherein the aluminum casting alloy includes not greater than 0.15 wt. % in total of the other elements. 1. An aluminum casting alloy consisting of:(a) from 3.0 to 8.0 wt. % Zn; 'wherein the wt. % Zn exceeds the wt. % Mg;', '(b) from 1.0 to 3.0 wt. % Mg;'} 'wherein the wt. % Mg exceeds the wt. % Cu;', '(c) from 0.35 to 1.0 wt. % Cu;'}(d) from 0.05 to 0.30 wt. % V; wherein, when present, the aluminum casting alloy includes not greater than 0.50 wt. % Mn as a secondary element;', 'wherein, when present, the aluminum casting alloy includes not greater than 0.40 wt. % Cr as a secondary element;', 'wherein, when present, the aluminum casting alloy includes not greater than 0.25 wt. % Zr as a secondary element;', 'wherein, when present, the aluminum casting alloy includes not greater than 0.25 wt. % Ti as a secondary element;', 'wherein, when present, the aluminum casting alloy includes not greater than 0.05 wt. % B as a secondary element;, '(e) from 0.01 to 1.0 wt. % of at least one secondary element, wherein the at least one secondary element is selected from the group consisting of Mn, Cr, Zr, Ti, B, and combinations thereof;'}(f) up to 0.50 wt. % Fe(g) up to 0.25 wt. % Si; and(h) the balance being aluminum and other elements, wherein the aluminum casting alloy includes not greater than 0.05 wt. % each of the other elements, and wherein the aluminum casting alloy includes not greater than 0.15 wt. % ...

HIGH PERFORMANCE AlSiMgCu CASTING ALLOY

New aluminum casting alloys having 8.5-9.5 wt. % silicon, 0.8-2.0 wt. % copper (Cu), 0.20-0.53 wt. % magnesium (Mg), and 0.35 to 0.8 wt. % manganese are disclosed. The alloy may be solution heat treated, treated in accordance with T5 tempering and/or artificially aged to produce castings, e.g., for cylinder heads and engine blocks. In one embodiment, the castings are made by high pressure die casting. 1. An aluminum casting alloy consisting of:8.5-9.5 wt. % silicon; 'wherein 2.5≦ (Cu+10Mg)≦5.8;', '0.8-2.0 wt. % copper (Cu);'}0.20-0.53 wt. % magnesium (Mg);0.35 to 0.8 wt. % manganese;up to 5.0 wt. % zinc;up to 1.0 wt. % silver;up to 1.0 wt. % nickel;up to 1.0 wt. % hafnium;up to 1.0 wt. % iron;up to 0.30 wt. % titanium;up to 0.30 wt. % zirconium;up to 0.30 wt. % vanadium;up to 0.10 wt. % of one or more of strontium, sodium and antimony;other elements being ≦0.04 wt. % each and ≦0.12 wt. % in total;the balance being aluminum.2. The alloy of claim 1 , wherein the ratio of iron to manganese is ≦0.5.3. The alloy of claim 2 , wherein the alloy includes from 1.0 to 1.5 wt. % Cu.4. The alloy of claim 3 , wherein the alloy includes from 0.4 to 0.45 wt. % Mg claim 3 , and wherein 4.7≦(Cu+10Mg)≦5.8.5. The alloy of claim 4 , wherein the alloy includes from 0.10 to 0.30 wt. % Fe.6. The alloy of claim 5 , wherein the alloy includes from 0.45-0.70 wt. % Mn.7. The alloy of claim 6 , wherein the alloy includes of at least 0.05 wt. % V and at least 0.05 wt. % Zr claim 6 , and wherein the total amount of Zr+V is from 0.10 wt. to 0.50 wt. %.8. A method comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, '(a) introducing the molten aluminum alloy of into a mold;'}(b) removing a defect-free shape cast article from the mold; and(c) tempering the shape cast article to one of a T5, T6 or T7 temper.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the mold is a high pressure die casting mold and the step of introducing is by high pressure die casting. This patent application claims priority to U.S ...

BCC MATERIALS OF TITANIUM, ALUMINUM, VANADIUM, AND IRON, AND PRODUCTS MADE THEREFROM

New beta-style (bcc) titanium alloys are disclosed. The new alloys generally include 2.0-6.0 wt. % Al, 4.0-12.0 wt. % V, and 1.0-5.0 wt. % Fe, the balance being titanium, any optional incidental elements, and unavoidable impurities. The new alloys may realize an improved combination of properties as compared to conventional titanium alloys. 1. A titanium alloy comprising:2.0-6.0 wt. % Al;4-12 wt. % V; and1.0-5.0 wt. % Fe;the balance being Ti, optional incidental elements, and unavoidable impurities.2. The titanium alloy of claim 1 , wherein the titanium alloy includes a sufficient amount of the Ti claim 1 , the Al claim 1 , the V claim 1 , and the Fe to realize a beta transus temperature of not greater than 850° C.3. The titanium alloy of claim 1 , wherein the alloy includes at least 1.5 wt. % Fe.4. The titanium alloy of any of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein the alloy includes at least 2.5 wt. % Fe.5. The titanium alloy of claim 3 , wherein the alloy includes not greater than 4.25 wt. % Fe.6. The titanium alloy of claim 4 , wherein the alloy includes not greater than 3.5 wt. % Fe.7. The titanium alloy of claim 1 , wherein the alloy includes at least 2.5 wt. % Al.8. The titanium alloy of claim 1 , wherein the alloy includes at least 3.0 wt. % Al.9. The titanium alloy of claim 7 , wherein the alloy includes not greater than 5.5 wt. % Al.10. The titanium alloy of claim 8 , wherein the alloy includes not greater than 5.0 wt. % Al.11. The titanium alloy of claim 1 , wherein the alloy includes at least 6.0 wt. % V.12. The titanium alloy of claim 1 , wherein the alloy includes at least 7.5 wt. % V.13. The titanium alloy of claim 11 , wherein the alloy includes not greater than 10.0 wt. % V.14. The titanium alloy of claim 12 , wherein the alloy includes not greater than 8.5 wt. % V.15. The titanium alloy of claim 1 , wherein the titanium alloy is a titanium alloy body.16. The titanium alloy body of claim 15 , wherein the titanium alloy body is one of an ingot claim ...

METHOD OF FUSION WELDING

A method comprises fusion welding a filler metal to a first aluminum component; wherein the first aluminum component comprises a 7xxx series aluminum alloy; and wherein the filler metal comprises an aluminum alloy, in weight percent: up to 0.15 Fe; up to 0.15 Si; from 2.3 to 2.7 Mg; from 1.4 to 1.8 Cu; from 6.0 to 9.0 Zn; and from 0.06 to 0.14 Zr. In some embodiments, the 7xxx series aluminum alloy comprises 0.5-2.6 wt. % Cu. In some embodiments, the filler metal comprises, in weight percent, up to 0.45 Sc. 1. A method comprising: i. wherein the first aluminum component comprises a 7xxx series aluminum alloy;', 1. up to 0.15 Fe;', '2. up to 0.15 Si;', '3. from 2.3 to 2.7 Mg;', '4. from 1.4 to 1.8 Cu;', '5. from 6.0 to 9.0 Zn; and', '6. from 0.06 to 0.14 Zr., 'ii. wherein the filler metal comprises an aluminum alloy, in weight percent], 'a. fusion welding a filler metal to a first aluminum component;'}2. The method of wherein the 7xxx series aluminum alloy comprises 0.5-2.6 wt. % Cu.3. The method of wherein the filler metal consists essentially of claim 1 , in weight percent:a. up to 0.15 Fe;b. up to 0.15 Si;c. from 2.3 to 2.7 Mg;d. from 1.4 to 1.8 Cu;e. from 6.0 to 9.0 Zn;f. from 0.06 to 0.14 Zr; andg. optionally, up to 0.45 Sc,h. the remainder being aluminum, incidental elements and impurities.4. The method of wherein the filler metal comprises claim 1 , in weight percent claim 1 , up to 0.45 Sc.5. The method of wherein the filler metal comprises claim 1 , in weight percent claim 1 , 0.25-0.35 Sc.6. The method of wherein the filler metal comprises claim 1 , in weight percent claim 1 , up to 0.10 Fe.7. The method of wherein the filler metal comprises claim 1 , in weight percent claim 1 , up to 0.10 Si.8. The method of wherein the filler metal comprises claim 1 , in weight percent claim 1 , 7.3 to 7.7 Zn.9. The method of wherein the filler metal comprises claim 1 , in weight percent claim 1 , 0.10 to 0.12 Zr.10. The method of wherein the filler metal comprises claim ...

Method of creating a cast automotive product having an improved critical fracture strain

The present invention provides a casting having increased crashworthiness including an aluminum alloy of about 6.0 wt % to about 8.0 wt % Si; about 0.12 wt % to about 0.25 wt % Mg; less than or equal to about 0.35 wt % Cu; less than or equal to about 4.0 wt % Zn; less than or equal to about 0.6 wt % Mn; and less than or equal to about 0.15 wt % Fe, wherein the cast body is treated to a T5 or T6 temper and has a tensile strength ranging from 100 MPa to 180 MPa and has a critical fracture strain greater than 10%. The present invention further provides a method of forming a casting having increased crashworthiness.

ALUMINUM ALLOYS, ALUMINUM ALLOY PRODUCTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME

Decorative shape cast products and methods, systems, compositions and apparatus for producing the same are described. In one embodiment, the decorative shape cast products are produced from an Al—Ni or Al—Ni—Mn alloy, with a tailored microstructure to facilitate production of anodized decorative shape cast product having the appropriate finish and mechanical properties.

HIGH STRENGTH, HIGH STRESS CORROSION CRACKING RESISTANT AND CASTABLE Al-Zn-Mg-Cu-Zr ALLOY FOR SHAPE CAST PRODUCTS

The present invention provides an Al—Zn—Mg—Cu casting alloy that provides high strength for automotive and aerospace applications and optimized stress corrosion cracking resistance in highly corrosive and tensile environments. The inventive alloy composition includes about 3.5 wt. % to about 5.5 wt. % Zn; about 1.0 wt. % to about 3.0 wt. % Mg; about 0.5 wt. % to about 1.2 wt. % Cu; less than about 1.0 wt. % Si; less than about 0.30 wt. % Mn; less than about 0.30 wt. % Fe; and a balance of Al and incidental impurities.

FCC MATERIALS OF ALUMINUM, COBALT, CHROMIUM, AND NICKEL, AND PRODUCTS MADE THEREFROM

The present disclosure relates to new materials comprising Al, Co, Cr, and Ni. The new materials may realize a single phase field of a face-centered cubic (fcc) solid solution structure immediately below the solidus temperature of the material. The new materials may include at least one precipitate phase and have a solvus temperature of at least 1000° C. The new materials may include 2.2-8.6 wt. % Al, 4.9-65.0 wt. % Co, 4.3-42.0 wt. % Cr, and 4.8-88.6 wt. % Ni. In one embodiment, the precipitate is selected from the group consisting of the L1phase, the B2 phase, the sigma phase, the bcc phase, and combinations thereof. The new alloys may realize improved high temperature properties. 1. A composition of matter comprising:2.2-8.6 wt. % Al;4.9-65.0 wt. % Co;4.3-42.0 wt. % Cr; and4.8-88.6 wt. % Ni;the balance being any optional incidental elements and impurities.2. The composition of matter of claim 1 , wherein the incidental elements comprise up to 0.15 wt. % C claim 1 , up to 0.15 wt. % B claim 1 , up to 0.5 wt. % Hf and up to 0.5 wt. % Zr.3. The composition of matter of claim 1 , wherein the composition of matter includes 2.4-7.8 wt. % Al claim 1 , 5.5-59.1 wt. % Co claim 1 , 4.8-38.2 wt. % Cr claim 1 , and 5.3-82.2 wt. % Ni.4. The composition of matter of claim 1 , wherein the composition of matter includes 6.7-8.5 wt. % Al claim 1 , 4.9-24.4 wt. % Co claim 1 , 4.3-16.2 wt. % Cr claim 1 , and 54.4-84.1 wt. % Ni.5. The composition of matter of claim 1 , wherein the composition of matter includes 6.8-8.5 wt. % Al claim 1 , 4.9-24.4 wt. % Co claim 1 , 8.7-16.2 wt. % Cr claim 1 , and 54.4-79.6 wt. % Ni.6. The composition of matter of claim 5 , wherein the composition of matter includes 5.0-12.3 wt. % Co claim 5 , 13.2-16.2 wt. % Cr claim 5 , and 59.8-75.0 wt. % Ni.7. The composition of matter of claim 1 , wherein the composition of matter includes 7.5-7.7 wt. % Al claim 1 , 5.5-22.2 wt. % Co claim 1 , 4.8-14.8 wt. % Cr claim 1 , and 60.5-82.2 wt. % Ni.8. The composition ...

FCC materials of aluminum, cobalt and nickel, and products made therefrom

The present disclosure relates to new materials comprising Al, Co, and Ni. The new materials may realize a single phase field of a face-centered cubic (fcc) solid solution structure immediately below the solidus temperature of the material. The new materials may include at least one precipitate phase and have a solvus temperature of at least 1000° C. The new materials may include 6.7-11.4 wt. % Al, 5.0-48.0 wt. % Co, and 43.9-88.3 wt. % Ni. In one embodiment, the precipitate is selected from the group consisting of the L12 phase, the B2 phase, and combinations thereof. The new alloys may realize improved high temperature properties.

Al-Zn-Mg-Cu-Sc high strength alloy for aerospace and automotive castings

An aluminum casting alloy, comprises, in weight percent, about 4-9% Zn; about 1-4% Mg; about 1-2.5% Cu; less than about 0.1% Si; less than about 0.12% Fe; less than about 0.5% Mn; about 0.01-0.05% B; less than about 0.15% Ti; about 0.05-0.2% Zr; about 0.1-0.5% Sc; no more than about 0.05% each miscellaneous element or impurity; no more than about 0.15% total miscellaneous elements or impurities.

An Al-Si-Mg-Zn-Cu alloy for aerospace and automotive castings

The present invention provides an aluminum casting alloy with a composition including 4%-9% Si; 0.1%-0.7% Mg; less than or equal to 5% Zn; less than 0.15% Fe; less than 4% Cu; less than 0.3% Mn; less than 0.05% B; less than 0.15% Ti; and the remainder consisting essentially of aluminum. The inventive AlSiMg composition provides increased mechanical properties (Tensile Yield Strength and Ultimate Tensile Strength) in comparison to similiarly prepared E357 alloy at room temperature and high temperature. The present invention also includes a shaped casting formed from the inventive composition and a method of forming a shaped casting from the inventive composition.

Aluminum alloys, aluminum alloy products and methods for making the same

Decorative shape cast products and methods, systems, compositions and apparatus for producing the same are described. In one embodiment, the decorative shape cast products are produced from an AlNi or AlNiMn alloy, with a tailored microstructure to facilitate production of anodized decorative shape cast product having the appropriate finish and mechanical properties.

WROUGHT 7XXX ALUMINUM ALLOYS, AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME

New wrought 7xxx aluminum alloys are disclosed. The new wrought 7xxx aluminum alloys generally include from 3.75 to 8.0 wt. % Zn, from 1.25 to 3.0 wt. % Mg, where the wt. % Zn exceeds the wt. % Mg, from 0.35 to 1.35 wt. % Cu, from 0.04 to 0.20 wt. % V, from 0.06 to 0.20 wt. % Zr, where V+Zr≦0.23 wt. %, from 0.01 to 0.25 wt. % Ti, up to 0.50 wt. % Mn, up to 0.40 wt. % Cr, up to 0.35 wt. % Fe, and up to 0.25 wt. % Si, the balance being aluminum and impurities, wherein the wrought 7xxx aluminum alloy include not greater than 0.10 wt. % each of any one impurity, and wherein the wrought 7xxx aluminum alloy includes not greater than 0.35 wt. % in total of the impurities. 1. A wrought 7xxx aluminum alloy consisting of:(a) from 3.75 to 8.0 wt. % Zn;(b) from 1.25 to 3.0 wt. % Mg;(c) from 0.35 to 1.35 wt. % Cu;(d) from 0.04 to 0.20 wt. % V; 'wherein V+Zr≦0.23 wt. %;', '(e) from 0.06 to 0.20 wt. % Zr;'}(f) from 0.01 to 0.25 wt. % Ti;(g) up to 0.50 wt. % Mn;(h) up to 0.40 wt. % Cr;(i) up to 0.35 wt. % Fe; and(j) up to 0.25 wt. % Si;(k) the balance being aluminum and impurities, wherein the wrought 7xxx aluminum alloy wrought 7xxx aluminum alloy includes not greater than 0.10 wt. % each of any one impurity, and wherein the wrought 7xxx aluminum alloy includes not greater than 0.35 wt. % in total of the impurities.2. The wrought 7xxx aluminum alloy of claim 1 , wherein the wrought 7xxx aluminum alloy is a forged wheel product.3. The wrought 7xxx aluminum alloy of claim 1 , wherein the wrought 7xxx aluminum alloy is a forged wheel product in the T5 temper.4. The wrought 7xxx aluminum alloy of claim 1 , wherein the wrought 7xxx aluminum alloy is a forged wheel product in the T5 temper claim 1 , and wherein the wrought 7xxx aluminum alloy realizes a quench insensitivity of not greater than 7 ksi. This patent application claims priority to Prov. U.S. Pat. App. Ser. No. 62/248,165, filed Oct. 29, 2015 and entitled “WROUGHT 7XXX ALUMINUM ALLOYS, AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME,” the ...

Aluminum alloys, aluminum alloy products and methods for making the same

Decorative shape cast products and methods, systems, compositions and apparatus for producing the same are described. In one embodiment, the decorative shape cast products are produced from an AlNi or AlNiMn alloy, with a tailored microstructure to facilitate production of anodized decorative shape cast product having the appropriate finish and mechanical properties.

7XX aluminum casting alloys, and methods for making the same

New shape-cast 7xx aluminum alloys products are disclosed. The new shape-cast products may include from 3.0 to 8.0 wt. % Zn, from 1.0 to 3.0 wt. % Mg, where the wt. % Zn exceeds the wt. % Mg, from 0.35 to 1.0 wt. % Cu, where the wt. % Mg exceeds the wt. % Cu, from 0.05 to 0.30 wt. % V, from 0.01 to 1.0 wt. % of at least one secondary element (Mn, Cr, Zr, Ti, B, and combinations thereof), up to 0.50 wt. % Fe, and up to 0.25 wt. % Si, the balance being aluminum and other elements, wherein the aluminum casting alloy include not greater than 0.05 wt. % each of the other elements, and wherein the aluminum casting alloy includes not greater than 0.15 wt. % in total of the other elements.

HIGH CRASHWORTHINESS Al-Si-Mg ALLOY AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING AUTOMOTIVE CASTING

The present invention provides a casting having increased crashworthiness including an an aluminum alloy of about 6.0 wt % to about 8.0 wt % Si; about 0.12 wt % to about 0.25 wt % Mg; less than or equal to about 0.35 wt % Cu; less than or equal to about 4.0 wt % Zn; less than or equal to about 0.6 wt % Mn; and less than or equal to about 0.15 wt % Fe, wherein the cast body is treated to a T5 or T6 temper and has a tensile strength ranging from 100 MPa to 180 MPa and has a critical fracture strain greater than 10%. The present invention further provides a method of forming a casting having increased crashworthiness.

HIGH-STRENGTH 6XXX EXTRUSION ALLOYS

Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a 6xxx aluminum alloy having: silicon (Si) in an amount of 0.70 wt % to 1.1 wt % based on a total weight of the 6xxx aluminum alloy; magnesium (Mg) in an amount of 0.75 wt % to 1.15 wt % based on the total weight of the 6xxx aluminum alloy; a weight ratio of Mg to Si in the 6xxx aluminum alloy from 0.68:1.0 to 1.65:1.0; and copper (Cu) in an amount of 0.30 wt % to 0.8 wt % based on the total weight of the 6xxx aluminum alloy. Some embodiments of the present disclosure further relate to a method including steps of: casting an exemplary 6xxx aluminum alloy, homogenizing the exemplary 6xxx aluminum alloy; extruding the exemplary 6xxx aluminum alloy; and aging the 6xxx aluminum alloy.

HIGH PERFORMANCE AlSiMgCu CASTING ALLOY

An aluminum casting alloy has 8.5-9.5 wt. % silicon, 0.5-2.0 wt. % copper (Cu), 0.27-0.53 wt. % magnesium (Mg), wherein the aluminum casting alloy includes copper and magnesium such that 4.7≦(Cu+10Mg)≦5.8, and other elements, the balance being aluminum. Selected elements may be added to the base composition to give resistance to degradation of tensile properties due to exposure to heat. The thermal treatment of the alloy is calculated based upon wt. % composition to solutionize unwanted phases having a negative impact on properties and may include a three level ramp-up and soak to a final temperature followed by cold water quenching and artificial aging. 1. An aluminum casting alloy consisting of:8.5-9.5 wt. % silicon;0.5-2.0 wt. % copper (Cu); 'wherein the aluminum casting alloy includes copper and magnesium such', '0.27-0.53 wt. % magnesium (Mg);'}that 4.7≦(Cu+10Mg)≦5.8;up to 5.0 wt. % zinc;up to 1.0 wt. % silver;up to 1.0 wt. % nickelup to 1.0 wt. % hafniumup to 1.0 wt. % manganeseup to 1.0 wt. % iron;up to 0.30 wt. % titanium;up to 0.30 wt. % zirconium;up to 0.30 wt. % vanadium;up to 0.10 wt. % of one or more of strontium, sodium and antimony;other elements being ≦0.04 wt. % each and ≦0.12 wt. % in total;the balance being aluminum.2. The aluminum casting alloy of claim 1 , wherein the alloy includes 1.35-2.0 wt. % copper and 0.27-0.445 wt. % magnesium.3. The aluminum casting alloy of claim 1 , wherein the alloy includes 0.5-0.75 wt. % copper and 0.395-0.53 wt. % magnesium.4. The aluminum casting alloy of claim 1 , wherein the alloy includes 0.75-1.35 wt. % copper and 0.335-0.505 wt. % magnesium.5. The aluminum casting alloy of claim 1 , wherein the aluminum casting alloy includes copper and magnesium such that 5.0≦(Cu+10Mg)≦5.5.6. The aluminum casting alloy of claim 1 , wherein the aluminum casting alloy includes copper and magnesium such that 5.1≦(Cu+10Mg)≦5.4.7. The aluminum casting alloy of claim 1 , wherein the alloy contains ≦0.25 wt. % zinc.8. The aluminum ...

BCC MATERIALS OF TITANIUM, ALUMINUM, NIOBIUM, VANADIUM, AND MOLYBDENUM, AND PRODUCTS MADE THEREFROM

New beta-style (bcc) titanium alloys are disclosed. The new alloys generally include 4-8 wt. % Al, 4-8 wt. % Nb, 4-8 wt. % V, 1-5 wt. % Mo, optionally 2-6 wt. % Cr, the balance being titanium, optional incidental elements, and unavoidable impurities. The new alloys may realize an improved combination of properties as compared to conventional titanium alloys. 1. A titanium alloy comprising:4-8 wt. % Al;4-8 wt. % Nb;4-8 wt. % V;1-5 wt. % Mo; andoptionally 2-6 wt. % Cr;the balance being Ti, optional incidental elements, and unavoidable impurities.2. The titanium alloy of claim 1 , wherein the titanium alloy includes a sufficient amount of the Ti claim 1 , the Al claim 1 , the Nb claim 1 , the V claim 1 , the Mo claim 1 , and the optional Cr to realize a beta transus temperature of not greater than 850° C.3. The titanium alloy of claim 1 , wherein the alloy includes at least 5.0 wt. % Al.4. The titanium alloy of claim 3 , wherein the alloy includes not greater than 7.0 wt. % Al.5. The titanium alloy of claim 1 , wherein the alloy includes at least 5.0 wt. % Nb.6. The titanium alloy of claim 5 , wherein the alloy includes not greater than 7.0 wt. % Nb.7. The titanium alloy of claim 1 , wherein the alloy includes at least 5.0 wt. % V.8. The titanium alloy of claim 7 , wherein the alloy includes not greater than 7.0 wt. % V.9. The titanium alloy of claim 1 , wherein the alloy includes at least 2.0 wt. % Mo.10. The titanium alloy of claim 9 , wherein the alloy includes not greater than 4.0 wt. % Mo.11. The titanium alloy of claim 1 , wherein the alloy includes 2-6 wt. % Cr.12. The titanium alloy of claim 11 , wherein the alloy includes at least 3.0 wt. % Cr.13. The titanium alloy of claim 12 , wherein the alloy includes not greater than 5.0 wt. % Cr.14. The titanium alloy of claim 1 , wherein the titanium alloy is a titanium alloy body.15. The titanium alloy body of claim 13 , wherein the titanium alloy body is one of an ingot claim 13 , a rolled product claim 13 , an ...

Heat treatable Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy for aerospace and automotive castings

A heat treatable aluminum alloy for shaped castings includes from about 3.5-5.5% Zn, from about 1-3% Mg, about 0.05-0.5% Cu, and less than about 1% Si.

HIGH PERFORMANCE AlSiMgCu CASTING ALLOY

An aluminum casting alloy has 8.5-9.5 wt. % silicon, 0.5-2.0 wt. % copper (Cu), 0.27-0.53 wt. % magnesium (Mg), wherein the aluminum casting alloy includes copper and magnesium such that 4.7≦(Cu+10Mg)≦5.8, and other elements, the balance being aluminum. Selected elements may be added to the base composition to give resistance to degradation of tensile properties due to exposure to heat. The thermal treatment of the alloy is calculated based upon wt. % composition to solutionize unwanted phases having a negative impact on properties and may include a three level ramp-up and soak to a final temperature followed by cold water quenching and artificial aging. 18.5-9.5 wt. % silicon;0.5-2.0 wt. % copper (Cu); 'wherein the aluminum casting alloy includes copper and magnesium such that 4.7≦(Cu+10Mg)≦5.8;', '0.27-0.53 wt. % magnesium (Mg);'}up to 5.0 wt. % zinc;up to 1.0 wt. % silver;up to 1.0 wt. % nickelup to 1.0 wt. % hafniumup to 1.0 wt. % manganeseup to 1.0 wt. % iron;up to 0.30 wt. % titanium;up to 0.30 wt. % zirconium;up to 0.30 wt. % vanadium;up to 0.10 wt. % of one or more of strontium, sodium and antimony;other elements being ≦0.04 wt. % each and ≦0.12 wt. % in total;the balance being aluminum.. An aluminum casting alloy consisting of: This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/662,132, filed Oct. 26, 2012, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/628,320, filed Oct. 28, 2011, and 61/628,321, filed Oct. 28, 2011, each of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.The present invention relates to aluminum alloys, and more particularly, to aluminum alloys used for making cast products.Aluminum alloys are widely used, e.g., in the automotive and aerospace industries, due to a high performance-to-weight ratio, favorable corrosion resistance and other factors. Various aluminum alloys have been proposed in the past that have characteristic combinations of properties in terms of weight, strength, ...

Fcc materials of aluminum, cobalt, iron and nickel, and products made therefrom

The present disclosure relates to new materials comprising Al, Co, Fe, and Ni. The new materials may realize a single phase field of a face-centered cubic (fcc) solid solution structure immediately below the solidus temperature of the material. The new materials may include at least one precipitate phase and have a solvus temperature of at least 1000° C. The new materials may include 4.4-11.4 wt. % Al, 4.9-42.2 wt. % Co, 4.6-28.9 wt. % Fe, and 44.1-86.1 wt. % Ni. In one embodiment, the precipitate is selected from the group consisting of the L12 phase, the B2 phase, and combinations thereof. The new alloys may realize improved high temperature properties.

HCP MATERIALS OF ALUMINUM, TITANIUM, AND ZIRCONIUM, AND PRODUCTS MADE THEREFROM

The present disclosure relates to new materials comprising Al, Ti, and Zr. The new materials may realize a single phase field of a hexagonal close-packed (hcp) solid solution structure immediately below the solidus temperature of the material. The new materials may include at least one precipitate phase and have a solvus temperature of at least 1240° C. The new materials may include 29.0-42.4 wt. % Al, 41.2-59.9 wt. % Ti, and 10.3-24.1 wt. % Zr. In one embodiment, the precipitate is selected from the group consisting of the L1phase, the AlZr phase, and combinations thereof. The new alloys may realize improved high temperature properties. 1. A composition of matter comprising:29.0-42.4 wt. % Al;41.2-59.9 wt. % Ti; and10.3-24.1 wt. % Zr;the balance being any optional incidental elements and impurities.2. The composition of matter of claim 1 , wherein the incidental elements comprise up to 0.15 wt. % carbon and up to 0.15 wt. % B.3. The composition of matter of claim 1 , wherein the composition of matter includes 32.3-38.5 wt. % Al claim 1 , 45.8-54.5 wt. % Ti claim 1 , and 11.5-21.9 wt. % Zr.4. An alloy body comprising:29.0-42.4 wt. % Al;41.2-59.9 wt. % Ti; and10.3-24.1 wt. % Zr;the balance being any optional incidental elements and impurities.5. The alloy body of claim 4 , wherein the alloy body is in the form of an aerospace or automotive component.6. The aerospace component of claim 5 , wherein the aerospace or automotive component is a turbine.7. The alloy body of claim 4 , wherein the alloy body is in the form of an additively manufactured product.8. A method comprising:(a) using a feedstock in an additive manufacturing apparatus, wherein the feedstock comprises:29.0-42.4 wt. % Al;41.2-59.9 wt. % Ti; and10.3-24.1 wt. % Zr;(b) producing a metal product in the additive manufacturing apparatus using the feedstock.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the feedstock comprises a powder feedstock claim 8 , wherein the method comprises:(a) dispersing a metal powder of the ...

Heat treatable Al-Zn-Mg alloy for aerospace and automotive castings

A heat treatable aluminum alloy for shaped castings includes from about 3.5-5.5% Zn, from about 1-1.5% Mg, less than about 1% Si, less than about 0.30% Mn, and less than about 0.3% Fe and other incidental impurities.

AL-SI-FE CASTING ALLOYS

New aluminum casting (foundry) alloys are disclosed. The new aluminum casting alloys may include from 6.0 to 11.5 wt. % Si, from 0.30 to 0.80 wt. % Fe, optionally from 0.07 to 0.20 wt. % of X, wherein X is selected from the group consisting of Mg, Mo, Zr, and combinations thereof, and optionally 100-500 ppm Sr, the balance being aluminum and unavoidable impurities. The new aluminum casting alloys may be high-pressure die cast into complex shapes. The new aluminum casting alloys may be useful, for instance, in heat sink/antenna applications.

Aluminum alloys, aluminum alloy products and methods for making the same

Decorative shape cast products and methods, systems, compositions and apparatus for producing the same are described. In one embodiment, the decorative shape cast products are produced from an Al—Ni or Al—Ni—Mn alloy, with a tailored microstructure to facilitate production of anodized decorative shape cast product having the appropriate finish and mechanical properties.

Methods for artificially aging aluminum-zinc-magnesium alloys, and products based on the same

New methods for aging aluminum alloys having zinc and magnesium are disclosed. The methods may include first aging the aluminum alloy at a first temperature of from about 330° F. to 530° F. and for a first aging time of from 1 minute to 6 hours, and then second aging the aluminum alloy at a second temperature for a second aging time of at least 30 minutes, with the second temperature being lower than the first temperature.

Lightweight, crash-sensitive automotive component

The present invention provides a easting having increased crashworthiness including an aluminum alloy of about 6.0 wt % to about. 8.0 wt % Si; about 0.12 wt % to about 0.25 wt % Mg; less than or equal to about 0.35 wt % Cu; less than or equal to about 4.0 wt % Zn; less than or equal to about 0.6 wt % Mn; and less than or equal to about 0.15 wt % Fe, wherein the east body is treated to a T5 or T6 temper and has a tensile strength ranging from 100 MPa to 180 MPa and has a critical fracture strain greater than 10%. The present invention further provides a method of forming a casting having increased crashworthiness.

High strength, high stress corrosion cracking resistant and castable al-zn-mg-cu-zr alloy for shape cast products

The present invention provides an Al—Zn—Mg—Cu casting alloy that provides high strength for automotive and aerospace applications and optimized stress corrosion cracking resistance in highly corrosive and tensile environments. The inventive alloy composition includes about 3.5 wt. % to about 5.5 wt. % Zn; about 1.0 wt. % to about 3.0 wt. % Mg; about 0.5 wt. % to about 1.2 wt. % Cu; less than about 1.0 wt. % Si; less than about 0.30 wt. % Mn; less than about 0.30 wt. % Fe; and a balance of Al and incidental impurities.

An al-zn-mg-cu-sc high strength alloy for aerospace and automotive castings

An aluminum casting alloy, comprises, in weight percent, about 4-9% Zn; about 1-4% Mg; about 1-2.5% Cu; less than about 0.1% Si; less than about 0.12% Fe; less than about 0.5% Mn; about 0.01-0.05% B; less than about 0.15% Ti; about 0.05-0.2% Zr; about 0.1-0.5% Sc; no more than about 0.05% each miscellaneous element or impurity; no more tha about 0.15% total miscellaneous elements or impurities.

High performance aisimgcu casting alloy

Improved 7xx aluminum casting alloys, and methods for making the same

New 7xx aluminum casting alloys are disclosed. The aluminum casting alloys generally include from 3.0 to 8.0 wt. % Zn, from 1.0 to 3.0 wt. % Mg, where the wt. % Zn exceeds the wt. % Mg, from 0.35 to 1.0 wt. % Cu, where the wt. % Mg exceeds the wt. % Cu, from 0.05 to 0.30 wt. % V, from 0.01 to 1.0 wt. % of at least one secondary element (Mn, Cr, Zr, Ti, B, and combinations thereof), up to 0.50 wt. % Fe, and up to 0.25 wt. % Si, the balance being aluminum and other elements, wherein the aluminum casting alloy include not greater than 0.05 wt. % each of the other elements, and wherein the aluminum casting alloy includes not greater than 0.15 wt. % in total of the other elements.

Bcc materials of titanium, aluminum, niobium, vanadium, and molybdenum, and additive manufacturing method using said materials

High performance aisimgcu casting alloy

Hcp materials of aluminum, titanium, and zirconium, and products made therefrom

The present disclosure relates to new materials comprising Al, Ti, and Zr. The new materials may realize a single phase field of a hexagonal close-packed (hcp) solid solution structure immediately below the solidus temperature of the material. The new materials may include at least one precipitate phase and have a solvus temperature of at least 1240°C. The new materials may include 29.0 -42.4 wt. % Al, 41.2 - 59.9 wt. % Ti, and 10.3 - 24.1 wt. % Zr. In one embodiment, the precipitate is selected from the group consisting of the L10 phase, the A12Zr phase, and combinations thereof. The new alloys may realize improved high temperature properties.

Heat treatable al-zn-mg-cu alloy for aerospace and automotive castings

A heat treatable aluminum alloy for shaped castings includes from about 3.5-5.5% Zn, from about 1-3% Mg, about 0.05-0.5% Cu, and less than about 1% Si.

Improved wrought 7xxx aluminum alloys, and methods for making the same

New wrought 7xxx aluminum alloys are disclosed. The new wrought 7xxx aluminum alloys generally include from 3.75 to 8.0 wt. % Zn, from 1.25 to 3.0 wt. % Mg, where the wt. % Zn exceeds the wt. % Mg, from 0.35 to 1.35 wt. % Cu, from 0.04 to 0.20 wt. % V, from 0.06 to 0.20 wt. % Zr, where V+Zr <= 0.23 wt. %, from 0.01 to 0.25 wt. % Ti, up to 0.50 wt. % Mn, up to 0.40 wt. % Cr, up to 0.35 wt. % Fe, and up to 0.25 wt. % Si, the balance being aluminum and impurities, wherein the wrought 7xxx aluminum alloy include not greater than 0.10 wt. % each of any one impurity, and wherein the wrought 7xxx aluminum alloy includes not greater than 0.35 wt. % in total of the impurities.

Unworked continuously cast heat-treatable aluminum alloy plates

The present disclosure relates to methods of producing heat-treatable as-cast plate, and products based on the same. Generally, the new methods comprise continuously delivering a molten aluminum alloy having at least one of zinc (Zn), magnesium (Mg), silicon (Si), and copper (Cu) to a molten belt caster, continuously solidifying the molten aluminum alloy into an aluminum alloy plate via the horizontal belt caster, then continuously discharging the aluminum alloy plate at an exit of the horizontal belt caster, and then quenching the discharged aluminum alloy plate via a quenching apparatus located proximal the exit of the horizontal belt caster.

Bcc materials of titanium, aluminum, niobium, vanadium, and molybdenum, and products made therefrom

New beta-style (bcc) titanium alloys are disclosed. The new alloys generally include 4 - 8 wt. % Al, 4-8 wt. % Nb, 4-8 wt. % V, 1-5 wt. % Mo, optionally 2-6 wt. % Cr, the balance being titanium, optional incidental elements, and unavoidable impurities. The new alloys may realize an improved combination of properties as compared to conventional titanium alloys.

Fcc materials of aluminum, cobalt, iron and nickel, and products made therefrom

Heat-treated Al-Zn-Mg alloy for stuffing for the aviation and automotive industry

Varmebehandlebar aluminiumslegering for formede avstøp innbefattende fra omtrent 3,5-5,5% Zn, fra omtrent 1-3% Mg, omtrent 0,05 til 0,5% Cu og mindre enn omtrent 1% Si.

Improved 3xx aluminum casting alloys, and methods for making the same

New 3xx aluminum casting alloys are disclosed. The aluminum casting alloys generally include from 6.5 to 11.0 wt. % Si, from 0.20 to 0.80 wt. % Mg, from 0.05 to 0.50 wt. % Cu, from 0.10 to 0.80 wt. % Mn, from 0.005 to 0.05 wt. % Sr, up to 0.25 wt. % Ti, up to 0.30 wt. % Fe, and up to 0.20 wt. % Zn, the balance being aluminum and impurities.

CAST ALUMINUM ALLOY PIECE

ligas para fundição de alumínio da série 7xx aprimoradas e métodos de fabricação das mesmas. a presente invenção revela novas ligas para fundição de alumínio da série 7xx. as ligas para fundição de alumínio incluem, de modo geral, de 3,0%, em peso, a 8,0%, em peso, de zn, de 1,0%, em peso, a 3,0%, em peso, de mg, sendo que a porcentagem em peso de zn excede a porcentagem em peso de mg, de 0,35%, em peso, a 1,0%, em peso, de cu, sendo que a porcentagem em peso de mg excede a porcentagem em peso de cu, de 0,05%, em peso, a 0,30%, em peso, de v, de 0,01%, em peso, a 1,0%, em peso, de ao menos um elemento secundário (mn, cr, zr, ti, b e combinações dos mesmos), até 0,50%, em peso, de fe e até 0,25%, em peso, de si, o restante sendo alumínio e outros elementos, sendo que a liga para fundição de alumínio inclui não mais que 0,05%, em peso de cada um dos outros elementos, e sendo que a liga para fundição de alumínio inclui não mais que 0,15%, em peso, no total dos outros elementos. Improved 7xx series aluminum foundry alloys and manufacturing methods. the present invention reveals new alloys for aluminum casting of the 7xx series. alloys for aluminum smelting generally include 3.0% by weight to 8.0% by weight of zn, 1.0% by weight to 3.0% by weight , of mg, with the weight percentage of zn exceeding the weight percentage of mg, from 0.35%, by weight, to 1.0%, by weight, of cu, with the weight percentage of mg exceeding the percentage by weight of cu, from 0.05%, by weight, to 0.30%, by weight, from v, from 0.01%, by weight, to 1.0%, by weight, of at least one secondary element (mn, cr, zr, ti, b and combinations thereof), up to 0.50%, by weight, of faith and up to 0.25%, by weight, of itself, the rest being aluminum and other elements, being that the alloy for aluminum casting includes no more than 0.05%, by weight of each of the other elements, and the alloy for aluminum casting includes no more than 0.15%, by weight, in the total of the others elements.

An al-si-mg-zn-cu alloy for aerospace and automotive castings

The present invention provides an aluminum casting alloy with a composition including 4% - 9% Si; 0.1% - 0.7% Mg; less than or equal to 5% Zn; less than 0.15% Fe; less than 4% Cu; less than 0.3% Mn; less than 0.05% B; less than 0.15% Ti; and the remainder consisting essentially of aluminum. The inventive AlSiMg composition provides increased mechanical properties (Tensile Yield Strength and Ultimate Tensile Strength) in comparison to similiarly prepared E357 alloy at room temperature and high temperature. The present invention also includes a shaped casting formed from the inventive composition and a method of forming a shaped casting from the inventive composition.

An al-si-mg-zn-cu alloy for aerospace and automotive castings

The present invention provides an aluminum casting alloy with a composition including 4% - 9% Si; 0.1% - 0.7% Mg; less than or equal to 5% Zn; less than 0.15% Fe; less than 4% Cu; less than 0.3% Mn; less than 0.05% B; less than 0.15% Ti; and the remainder consisting essentially of aluminum. The inventive AlSiMg composition provides increased mechanical properties (Tensile Yield Strength and Ultimate Tensile Strength) in comparison to similiarly prepared E357 alloy at room temperature and high temperature. The present invention also includes a shaped casting formed from the inventive composition and a method of forming a shaped casting from the inventive composition.

Bcc materials of titanium, aluminum, vanadium, and iron, and products made therefrom

High performance alsimgcu casting alloy

New aluminum casting alloys having 8.5 - 9.5 wt. % silicon, 0.8 - 2.0 wt. % copper (Cu), 0.20 - 0.53 wt. % magnesium (Mg), and 0.35 to 0.8 wt. % manganese are disclosed. The alloy may be solution heat treated, treated in accordance with T5 tempering and/or artificially aged to produce castings, e.g., for cylinder heads and engine blocks. In one embodiment, the castings are made by high pressure die casting.

Fcc materials of aluminum, cobalt, iron and nickel, and products made therefrom

The present disclosure relates to new materials comprising Al, Co, Fe, and Ni. The new materials may realize a single phase field of a face-centered cubic (fcc) solid solution structure immediately below the solidus temperature of the material. The new materials may include at least one precipitate phase and have a solvus temperature of at least 1000°C. The new materials may include 4.4 - 11.4 wt. % Al, 4.9 - 42.2 wt. % Co, 4.6 - 28.9 wt. % Fe, and 44.1 - 86.1 wt. % Ni. In one embodiment, the precipitate is selected from the group consisting of the L12 phase, the B2 phase, and combinations thereof. The new alloys may realize improved high temperature properties.

Methods for artificially aging aluminum-zinc-magnesium alloys, and products based on the same.

Se dan a conocer nuevos métodos para envejecer aleaciones de aluminio que tienen zinc y magnesio. Los métodos pueden incluir el primer envejecimiento de la aleación de aluminio a una primera temperatura de aproximadamente 154.4°C a 276.7°C (de aproximadamente 310°F a 530°F) y durante un primer tiempo de envejecimiento de 1 minuto a 6 horas, y luego el segundo envejecimiento de la aleación de aluminio a una segunda temperatura durante un segundo tiempo de envejecimiento de por lo menos 30 minutos, en donde la segunda temperatura es más baja que la primera temperatura.

Heat treatable al-zn-mg-cu alloy for aerospace and automotive castings

Improved 7xx aluminum casting alloys

Heat treatable al-zn-mg-cu alloy for aerospace and automotive castings

A heat treatable aluminum alloy for shaped castings includes from about 3.5-5.5% Zn, from about 1-3% Mg, about 0.05-0.5% Cu, and less than about 1% Si.

Alpha-beta titanium alloys having aluminum and molybdenum, and products made therefrom

New alpha-beta titanium alloys are disclosed. The new alloys generally include 7.0 - 11.0 wt. % A1, and 1.0 - 4.0 wt. % Mo, wherein Al:Mo, by weight, is from 2.0:1 - 11.0:1, the balance being titanium, any optional incidental elements, and unavoidable impurities. The new alloys may realize an improved combination of properties as compared to conventional titanium alloys.

AL-SI-FE FOUNDRY ALLOYS

LIGAS DE FUNDIÇÃO DE Al-Si-Fe. A presente invenção refere-se a ligas de fundição de alumínio (fundição). As ligas de fundição de alumínio podem incluir de 6,0 a 11,5% em peso de Si, de 0,30 a 0,80% em peso de Fe, opcionalmente de 0,07 a 0,20% em peso de X, em que X é selecionado do grupo que consiste em Mg, Mo, Zr e suas combinações e, opcionalmente, 100-500 ppm Sr, sendo o restante alumínio e impurezas inevitáveis. As novas ligas de fundição de alumínio podem ser fundidas sob alta pressão em formas complexas. As novas ligas de fundição de alumínio podem ser úteis, por exemplo, em aplicações de dissipadores de calor/antenas. Al-Si-Fe FOUNDRY ALLOYS. The present invention relates to aluminum foundry (casting) alloys. Aluminum casting alloys can include from 6.0 to 11.5% by weight Si, from 0.30 to 0.80% by weight Fe, optionally from 0.07 to 0.20% by weight X , wherein X is selected from the group consisting of Mg, Mo, Zr and combinations thereof, and optionally 100-500 ppm Sr, the remainder being aluminum and unavoidable impurities. The new aluminum casting alloys can be cast under high pressure into complex shapes. The new aluminum casting alloys can be useful, for example, in heatsink/antenna applications.

Methods for artificially aging aluminum-zinc-magnesium alloys

Al-mg-si-mn-fe casting alloys

New aluminum casting (foundry) alloys are disclosed. The new aluminum casting alloys generally include from 2.5 to 5.0 wt. % Mg, from 0.70 to 2.5 wt. % Si, wherein the ratio of Mg/Si (in weight percent) is from 1.7 to 3.6, from 0.40 to 1.50 wt. % Mn, from 0.15 to 0.60 wt. % Fe, optionally up to 0.15 wt. % Ti, optionally up to 0.10 wt. % Sr, optionally up to 0.15 wt. % of any of Zr, Sc, Hf, V, and Cr, the balance being aluminum and unavoidable impurities. The new aluminum casting alloys may be high pressure die cast, such as into automotive components. The new aluminum alloys may be supplied in an F or a T5 temper, for instance.

Heat treatable al-zn-mg alloy for aerospace and automotive castings

A heat treatable aluminum alloy for shaped castings includes from about 3.5-5.5 % Zn, from about 1-1.5 % Mg, less than about 1 % Si, less than about 0.30 % Mn, and less than about 0.3 % Fe and other incidental impurities.

An al-zn-mg-ag high-strength alloy for aerospace and automotive castings

An aluminum casting alloy comprises, in weight percent: about 4-5% Zn; about 1-3% Mg; about 0-1% Cu; less than about 0.3% Si; less than about 0.12% Fe; less than about 0.5% Mn; about 0.01-0.05 wt% B; less than about 0.15% Ti; about 0.05-0.2% Zr; about 0.1-0.5% Ag; no more than about 0.05% each miscellaneous element or impurity; no more than about 0.15% total miscellaneous elements or impurities; balance aluminum. The alloy may advantageously be used in either T5 or T6 tempers.

Methods for artificially aging aluminum-zinc-magnesium alloys, and products based on the same

New methods for aging aluminum alloys having zinc and magnesium are disclosed. The methods may include first aging the aluminum alloy at a first temperature of from about 310°F to 530°F and for a first aging time of from 1 minute to 6 hours, and then second aging the aluminum alloy at a second temperature for a second aging time of at least 30 minutes, with the second temperature being lower than the first temperature.

Methods for artificially aging aluminum-zinc-magnesium alloys, and products based on the same

An al-si-mg-zn-cu alloy for aerospace and automotive castings

The present invention provides an aluminum casting alloy with a composition including 4% - 9% Si; 0.1% - 0.7% Mg; less than or equal to 5% Zn; less than 0.15% Fe; less than 4% Cu; less than 0.3% Mn; less than 0.05% B; less than 0.15% Ti; and the remainder consisting essentially of aluminum. The inventive AlSiMg composition provides increased mechanical properties (Tensile Yield Strength and Ultimate Tensile Strength) in comparison to similiarly prepared E357 alloy at room temperature and high temperature. The present invention also includes a shaped casting formed from the inventive composition and a method of forming a shaped casting from the inventive composition.

HIGH STRENGTH 6XXX EXTRUSION ALLOYS

LIGAS DE EXTRUSÃO 6XXX DE ALTA RESISTÊNCIA. Algumas modalidades da presente invenção referem-se a uma liga de alumínio 6xxx tendo: silício (Si) em uma quantidade de 0,70% em peso a 1,1% em peso com base em um peso total da liga de alumínio 6xxx; magnésio (Mg) em uma quantidade de 0,75% em peso a 1,15% em peso com base no peso total da liga de alumínio 6xxx; uma razão em peso de Mg para Si na liga de alumínio 6xxx de 0,68:1,0 a 1,65:1,0; e cobre (Cu) em uma quantidade de 0,30% em peso a 0,8% em peso com base no peso total da liga de alumínio 6xxx. Algumas modalidades da presente divulgação referem-se ainda a um método que inclui etapas de: fundir uma liga de alumínio 6xxx exemplar, homogeneizar a liga de alumínio 6xxx exemplar; extrusar a liga de alumínio 6xxx exemplar; e envelhecer a liga de alumínio 6xxx. HIGH STRENGTH 6XXX EXTRUSION ALLOYS. Some embodiments of the present invention pertain to a 6xxx aluminum alloy having: silicon (Si) in an amount from 0.70% by weight to 1.1% by weight based on a total weight of the 6xxx aluminum alloy; magnesium (Mg) in an amount of 0.75% by weight to 1.15% by weight based on the total weight of aluminum alloy 6xxx; a weight ratio of Mg to Si in aluminum alloy 6xxx of 0.68:1.0 to 1.65:1.0; and copper (Cu) in an amount from 0.30% by weight to 0.8% by weight based on the total weight of the 6xxx aluminum alloy. Some embodiments of the present disclosure further relate to a method that includes steps of: melting an exemplary 6xxx aluminum alloy, homogenizing the exemplary 6xxx aluminum alloy; extrude exemplary 6xxx aluminum alloy; and aging aluminum alloy 6xxx.

Al-si-fe casting alloys

New aluminum casting (foundry) alloys are disclosed. The new aluminum casting alloys may include from 6.0 to 11.5 wt. % Si, from 0.30 to 0.80 wt. % Fe, optionally from 0.07 to 0.20 wt. % of X, wherein X is selected from the group consisting of Mg, Mo, Zr, and combinations thereof, and optionally 100-500 ppm Sr, the balance being aluminum and unavoidable impurities. The new aluminum casting alloys may be high-pressure die cast into complex shapes. The new aluminum casting alloys may be useful, for instance, in heat sink / antenna applications.

High-strength 6xxx extrusion alloys

Hochfeste al-zn-mg-cu-sc-gussteil für flugzeug- und automobil-gehäuse

Aluminum alloy, aluminum alloy product and method for making the same

Improved wrought 7xxx aluminum alloys, and methods for making the same

High strength extrusion alloy

This disclosure provides an aging process or a method for aging aluminum alloys. For example, the aging process can be performed on 6xxx Al-Si-Mg-Cu aluminum alloys to result in production of such alloys with improved intergranular corrosion (IGC) resistance. The disclosed aging process includes subjecting a solution heat treated and quenched 6xxx aluminum alloy to a temperature above an aging hardening temperature of said alloy but below the solution heat treatment temperature for a short period of time, and then subjecting said alloy to an aging heat treatment at an aging hardening temperature.

Bcc materials of titanium, aluminum, vanadium, and iron, and products made therefrom

Materiales bcc de titanio, aluminio, vanadio, e hierro, y productos fabricados a partir de los mismos

Se revelan nuevas aleaciones de titanio de estilo beta (bcc). Las nuevas aleaciones generalmente incluyen entre 2,0 y 6,0 en peso. % Al, 4,0 - 12,0 en peso. % V, y 1,0 - 5,0 peso. % Fe, siendo el resto titanio, eventuales elementos incidentales opcionales e impurezas inevitables. Las nuevas aleaciones pueden lograr una combinación mejorada de propiedades en comparación con las aleaciones de titanio convencionales. (Traducción automática con Google Translate, sin valor legal)

High strength extrusion alloy

This disclosure provides an aging process or a method for aging aluminum alloys. For example, the aging process can be performed on 6xxx Al-Si-Mg-Cu aluminum alloys to result in production of such alloys with improved intergranular corrosion (IGC) resistance. The disclosed aging process includes subjecting a solution heat treated and quenched 6xxx aluminum alloy to a temperature above an aging hardening temperature of said alloy but below the solution heat treatment temperature for a short period of time, and then subjecting said alloy to an aging heat treatment at an aging hardening temperature.

Al-si-fe casting alloys

Método para reciclagem de ligas de alumínio e purificação das mesmas

A presente invenção refere-se a métodos de produção de ligas de alumínio purificadas a partir da sucata de liga de alumínio mediante a produção de uma massa em fusão da sucata de liga de alumínio, a adição de um ou mais materiais formadores intermetálicos, a produção de partículas intermetálicas que contêm ferro, a remoção das partículas intermetálicas que contêm ferro, e a solidificação da massa em fusão de baixo teor de ferro.

Al-mg-si-mn-fe casting alloys

New aluminum casting (foundry) alloys are disclosed. The new aluminum casting alloys generally include from 2.5 to 5.0 wt. % Mg, from 0.70 to 2.5 wt. % Si, wherein the ratio of Mg/Si (in weight percent) is from 1.7 to 3.6, from 0.40 to 1.50 wt. % Mn, from 0.15 to 0.60 wt. % Fe, optionally up to 0.15 wt. % Ti, optionally up to 0.10 wt. % Sr, optionally up to 0.15 wt. % of any of Zr, Sc, Hf, V, and Cr, the balance being aluminum and unavoidable impurities. The new aluminum casting alloys may be high pressure die cast, such as into automotive components. The new aluminum alloys may be supplied in an F or a T5 temper, for instance.

Aleaciones de fundicion de al-si-fe.

Se describen nuevas aleaciones de aluminio fundido (de fundición). Las nuevas aleaciones de aluminio fundido pueden incluir de 6.0 a 11.5% en peso de Si, de 0.30 a 0.80% en peso de Fe, opcionalmente de 0.07 a 0.20% en peso de X, en donde X se selecciona del grupo que consiste en Mg, Mo, Zr, y combinaciones de estos, y opcionalmente 100-500 ppm Sr, el saldo es aluminio e impurezas inevitables. Las nuevas aleaciones de aluminio fundido pueden ser de fundición a presión de alta presión en formas complejas. Las nuevas aleaciones de aluminio fundido pueden ser útiles, por ejemplo, en aplicaciones de disipador térmico/antena.

Aleaciones de fundición de Al-M-Si-Mn-Fe

Se describen nuevas aleaciones de fundición (fundición) de aluminio. Las nuevas aleaciones de fundición de aluminio generalmente incluyen de 2,5 a 5,0 en peso. % Mg, de 0,70 a 2,5 peso. % Si, en donde la relación de Mg/Si (en porcentaje en peso) es de 1,7 a 3,6, de 0,40 a 1,50 en peso. % Mn, de 0,15 a 0,60 en peso. % Fe, opcionalmente hasta 0,15 peso. % Ti, opcionalmente hasta 0,10 peso. % Sr, opcionalmente hasta 0,15 en peso. % de cualquiera de Zr, Sc, Hf, V y Cr, siendo el resto aluminio e impurezas inevitables. Las nuevas aleaciones de fundición de aluminio pueden ser fundidas a presión a alta presión, como en componentes de automóviles. Las nuevas aleaciones de aluminio se pueden suministrar, por ejemplo, con un temple F o T5. (Traducción automática con Google Translate, sin valor legal)

Aluminum alloys, aluminum alloy products and methods for making the same

Decorative shape cast products and methods for producing the same are described. In one embodiment, the decorative shape cast products are produced from an Al-Ni or Al-Ni-Mn alloy, with a tailored microstructure to facilitate production of anodized decorative shape cast product having the appropriate finish and mechanical properties.

Al-mg-si-mn-fe casting alloys

New aluminum casting (foundry) alloys are disclosed. The new aluminum casting alloys generally include from 2.5 to 5.0 wt. % Mg, from 0.70 to 2.5 wt. % Si, wherein the ratio of Mg/Si (in weight percent) is from 1.7 to 3.6, from 0.40 to 1.50 wt. % Mn, from 0.15 to 0.60 wt. % Fe, optionally up to 0.15 wt. % Ti, optionally up to 0.10 wt. % Sr, optionally up to 0.15 wt. % of any of Zr, Sc, Hf, V, and Cr, the balance being aluminum and unavoidable impurities. The new aluminum casting alloys may be high pressure die cast, such as into automotive components. The new aluminum alloys may be supplied in an F or a T5 temper, for instance.

Systems and methods for autonomous vehicle validation

An example method includes obtaining log data descriptive of an exemplar action of an exemplar vehicle in an environment, the exemplar action occurring in an initial state of the environment; determining, using the operational system, a planned action for a simulated vehicle in the initial state of the environment; simulating an SUT state of the environment resulting from the simulated vehicle executing the planned action in the initial state of the environment and an actor performing an actor action subsequent to the planned action and an exemplar state of the environment resulting from the simulated vehicle executing the exemplar action in the initial state of the environment and the actor performing the actor action subsequent to the exemplar action; determining a test score based on the SUT state and a reference score based on the exemplar state; evaluating the operational system based on the test score and the reference score.

Systems and methods for autonomous vehicle validation

An example method includes obtaining log data descriptive of an exemplar action of an exemplar vehicle in an environment, the exemplar action occurring in an initial state of the environment; determining, using the operational system, a planned action for a simulated vehicle in the initial state of the environment; simulating an SUT state of the environment resulting from the simulated vehicle executing the planned action in the initial state of the environment and an actor performing an actor action subsequent to the planned action and an exemplar state of the environment resulting from the simulated vehicle executing the exemplar action in the initial state of the environment and the actor performing the actor action subsequent to the exemplar action; determining a test score based on the SUT state and a reference score based on the exemplar state; evaluating the operational system based on the test score and the reference score.

Systems and Methods for Autonomous Vehicle Validation

An example method includes obtaining log data descriptive of an exemplar action of an exemplar vehicle in an environment, the exemplar action occurring in an initial state of the environment; determining, using the operational system, a planned action for a simulated vehicle in the initial state of the environment; simulating an SUT state of the environment resulting from the simulated vehicle executing the planned action in the initial state of the environment and an actor performing an actor action subsequent to the planned action and an exemplar state of the environment resulting from the simulated vehicle executing the exemplar action in the initial state of the environment and the actor performing the actor action subsequent to the exemplar action; determining a test score based on the SUT state and a reference score based on the exemplar state; evaluating the operational system based on the test score and the reference score.

A high crashworthiness al-si-mg alloy and methods for producing automotive casting

The present invention provides a casting having increased crashworthiness including an an aluminum alloy of about 6.0 wt % to about 8.0 wt % Si; about 0.12 wt % to about 0.25 wt % Mg; less than or equal to about 0.35 wt % Cu; less than or equal to about 4.0 wt % Zn; less than or equal to about 0.6 wt % Mn; and less than or equal to about 0.15 wt % Fe, wherein the cast body is treated to a T5 or T6 temper and has a tensile strength ranging from 100 MPa to 180 MPa and has a critical fracture strain greater than 10%. The present invention further provides a method of forming a casting having increased crashworthiness.

A HIGH CRASHWORTHINESS AL-SI-Mg ALLOY AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING AUTOMOTIVE CASTING

The present invention provides a casting having increased crashworthiness including an an aluminum alloy of about 6.0 wt % to about 8.0 wt % Si; about 0.12 wt % to about 0.25 wt % Mg; less than or equal to about 0.35 wt % Cu; less than or equal to about 4.0 wt % Zn; less than or equal to about 0.6 wt % Mn; and less than or equal to about 0.15 wt % Fe, wherein the cast body is treated to a T5 or T6 temper and has a tensile strength ranging from 100 MPa to 180 MPa and has a critical fracture strain greater than 10%. The present invention further provides a method of forming a casting having increased crashworthiness.

Fcc materials of aluminum, cobalt, nickel and titanium, and products made therefrom

The present disclosure relates to new materials comprising Al, Co, Ni and Ti. The new materials may realize a single phase field of a face-centered cubic (fcc) solid solution structure immediately below the solidus temperature of the material. The new materials may include at least one precipitate phase and have a solvus temperature of at least 1100°C. The new materials may include 2.1 - 8.4 wt. % Al, 4.7 - 60.6 wt. % Co, 29.6 - 89.3 wt. % Ni, and 3.9 - 9.4 wt. % Ti. In one embodiment, the precipitate is selected from the group consisting of the L1 2 phase, the B2 phase, the Ni 3 Ti phase, and combinations thereof. The new alloys may realize improved high temperature properties.

Methods for artificially aging aluminum-zinc-magnesium alloys, and products based on the same

New methods for aging aluminum alloys having zinc and magnesium are disclosed. The methods may include first aging the aluminum alloy at a first temperature of from about 310° F. to 530° F. and for a first aging time of from 1 minute to 6 hours, and then second aging the aluminum alloy at a second temperature for a second aging time of at least 30 minutes, with the second temperature being lower than the first temperature.