Research on investment casting of TiAl alloy agitator treated by HIP and HT

• Main Authors: LI Zhen-xi, HUANG Dong, NAN Hai
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Foundry Journal Agency 2007-05-01
• Series: China Foundry
• Subjects: TiAl; aeroengine; high temperature strength; heat isostatic pressing; heat treatment; investment casting
• Online Access: http://www.foundryworld.com/uploadfile/2008111840920033.pdf

Using TiAl alloy to substitute superalloy is a hot topic in aeroengine industry because of its low density,high elevated temperature strength, and anti-oxidization ability. In this research, Ti-47.5AL-2Cr-2Nb-0.2B alloy was used as the test material. By applying a combination process of ceramic shell mold and core making, vacuum arc melting and centrifugal pouring, and heat isostatic pressing (HIP) and heat treatment (HT) etc., the TiAl vortex agitator casting for aeroengine was successfully made. This paper introduced key techniques in making the TiAl vortex agitator with investment casting process, provided some experimental results including mechanical properties and machinability, and explained some concerns that could affect applications of TiAl castings.