Open AccessMICROSTRUCTURE AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF VIBRATED CASTINGS AND WELDMENTS: A REVIEW
Author(s) -
Ashwe Abugh,
Ikpambese Kumaden Kuncy
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of engineering studies and research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2344-4932
pISSN - 2068-7559
DOI - 10.29081/jesr.v19i1.132
Subject(s) - microstructure , welding , casting , materials science , fabrication , scope (computer science) , metallurgy , vibration , mechanical vibration , mechanical engineering , engineering , computer science , acoustics , medicine , alternative medicine , physics , pathology , programming language
A number of methods utilizing external forces have been applied to induce fluid flow during solidification of molten metal in casting and welding processes. These include mould rotation, mechanical vibration and electromagnetic stirring. Many articles describe the benefits of vibration during casting and welding on microstructure and mechanical properties of castings and weldments. In this paper, these effects are reviewed and discussed to provide a better understanding of the processes. Understanding of these processes and application of the procedures offer extensive scope for significant cost savings in design and fabrication of cast and welded products.