Heat Treatment of Al-Si-Cu Alloys
- Ricardo Luiz Perez Teixeira
- Dec 3, 2018
- 1 min read
Updated: Feb 1
Blog Prof. Ricardo Luiz Perez Teixeira (Engenharia, Inovação e Educação), Itabira, Vol. 3, No.1 (dez. 2018), eblg001. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18449164
04/12/2018
Ricardo Luiz Perez Teixeira
Instituto de Engenharias Integradas da Universidade Federal de Itajubá, Itabira, MG, Brazil
Abstract: Al-Si-Cu alloys are critical for automotive powertrain components due to their high strength-to-weight ratio. This topic proposes analytical studies of treatment parameters (solutionizing, quenching, and aging) and their impact on the performance and mechanical reliability of these alloys. By refining the thermal cycle, the proposal investigates how the precise control of temperature and time influences the dissolution of coarse phases and the subsequent controlled formation of hardening precipitates within the metal matrix. The analysis aims to correlate these microstructural modifications—including the morphology of alloy constituents—with significant gains in hardness and tensile strength, thereby validating the material's suitability for high-stress mechanical and thermal environments and ensuring the structural integrity required for the modern automotive industry.
Keywords: Al-Si-Cu alloys; Heat treatment; Mechanical performance; Structural reliability; Automotive industry.
Selected References (APA):
Barreto, S. H. C. (2025). Influence of T6 heat treatment on mechanical properties of Al-Si-Cu alloys: A bibliographic review [Bachelor's thesis, Federal University of Itajubá].
Lumley, R. N. (2011). Fundamentals of aluminium metallurgy: Production, processing and applications. Woodhead Publishing.
Teles, V. C., et al. (2023). Heat treatment optimization for aluminum alloys in automotive applications. Journal of Materials Engineering, 45(2), 112–125.
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