Effect of Squeeze Cast Process Parameters on Fluidity of Hypereutectic Al-Si Alloy

The effects of processing variables on the fluidity of hypereutectic Al-Si alloy melt during squeeze casting were investigated. The maximum fluidity of Al-16.0%Si alloy during squeeze casting was obtained under the applied pressure of 30 MPa. The fluidity increased with superheat. The fluidity increased with silicon content in the range from 12.0% to 20.0%. That was decreased respectively by eutectic modification and primary silicon refinement.