NO SHOW: Optimization of the Steel Casting Process Parameters to Control the Longitudinal Facial Crack Defect Appearance

The target of this research was to identify the occurrence of the longitudinal facial crack (LFC) defect during the casting of low-C, low-Mn. Despite the severity of this defect, it turned out unacceptable in the final product due to the remarkable production losses associated with reproducing the product. Electrochemical testing was executed on samples of the LFC defect, which were compared to a control sample. Additionally, selected LFC samples were also analyzed using SEM and EDX at various process parameters such as carbon equivalent, isostatic flow control, NMI and mold flux to determine the root cause of the LFC defect.

Dr Fatma Mahgoub | Alexandria University
 

Dr Ashraf Abdel-Gaber | Alexandria University