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An Accelerated Method for Testing Soldering Tendency of Core Pins

Journal Article · · International Journal of Cast Metals Research

An accelerated method for testing die soldering has been developed. High intensity ultrasonic vibrations has been used to simulate the die casting conditions such as high pressure and high impingement speed of molten metal on the pin. Soldering tendency of steels and coated pins has been examined. The results indicate that in the low carbon steel/Al system, the onset of soldering is 60 times faster with ultrasonic vibration than that without ultrasonic vibration. In the H13/A380 system, the onset of soldering reaction is accelerated to 30-60 times. Coating significantly reduces the soldering tendency of the core pins.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
Sponsoring Organization:
EE USDOE - Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-00OR22725
OSTI ID:
1041063
Journal Information:
International Journal of Cast Metals Research, Journal Name: International Journal of Cast Metals Research Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 33; ISSN 1364-0461
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English