Applying stir casting method for Mg alloy-short carbon fiber composite processing
Anita Olszówka-Myalska, Jerzy Myalski
Quarterly No. 2, 2014 pages 81-85
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keywords: magnesium matrix composite, carbon fibers, stir casting
abstract The effects of applying the stir casting method to fabricate composites with an Mg-Zn-Zr-RE magnesium alloy matrix reinforced with short carbon fibers are presented in the article. The experimental procedure carried out in industrial conditions was described. Carbon material in the form of short staple fiber granules obtained from chopped/cut carbon roving was used. The procedure of suspension fabrication and casting in ceramic and steel moulds was described. The possibility of obtaining casts of different size and shape which can be a semi-product for die casting technology has been shown. Additionally, the microstructure and mechanical properties of the obtained material were characterized.