The Dimensional Stability of Cast 319 Aluminum
2003-01-0822
03/03/2003
- Event
- Content
- The automotive use of cast aluminum has greatly increased during the past decade, especially for engine blocks and cylinder heads. One physical property that is important in elevated-temperature applications is long-term dimensional stability of the cast aluminum component. Certain cast aluminum alloys (like 319) can undergo dimensional changes when exposed to engine operating temperatures over long periods of time; when these changes occur, the shape of the casting is distorted and the performance of the component may be diminished. Thus, a study was conducted to measure dimensional growth changes in a cast 319-type aluminum alloy as a function of heat-treatment, exposure temperature, and exposure time at the given temperature. The results show that all three factors have a significant effect upon the dimensional stability.
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- Citation
- Boileau, J., Cloutier, C., Godlewski, L., Reeber-Symanski, P. et al., "The Dimensional Stability of Cast 319 Aluminum," SAE Technical Paper 2003-01-0822, 2003, https://doi.org/10.4271/2003-01-0822.