Effects of Heat Treatment on the Microstructure and Hardness of A356 (AlSi<sub>7</sub>Mg<sub>0.3</sub>) Manufactured by Vertical Centrifugal Casting
The A356 alloy has been widely used in automotive components, such as wheels and brake disks, because it is an excellent lightweight material with high corrosion resistance and good mechanical properties. Recently, to reduce the weight of brake disks, the Fe-A356 hybrid brake disk has been suggested...
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MDPI AG
2021-12-01
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Series: | Applied Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/23/11572 |