Improve Aluminum Die Casting Parts for Agriculture Machinery with T6 Heat Treatment

About the Case

Industry: Agriculture
Application: Farm machinery
Product: Engine component
Material: Aluminum Die Cast Alloy, ADC10
Treatment: T6 heat treatment

Why Teamsworld

• Customer Challenges:

  Our customer, a leading manufacturer in the automotive industry, faced challenges with their aluminum components. They needed aluminum parts with improved mechanical properties, including higher tensile strength, elongation, and hardness. These components were essential to their product performance and safety standards. Meeting these requirements was a critical challenge due to the specific characteristics of ADC10 aluminum alloy in die casting.
  

• Capabilities Leveraged:

  Teamsworld, as an OEM parts supplier, leveraged our expertise in T6 heat treatment. T6, a two-step process comprising solution heat treatment (solid solution) followed by artificial aging (water quenching), was the solution. We offer our state-of-the-art aluminum alloy aging furnaces, providing controlled and efficient artificial aging. Our precision CNC machining capabilities ensured that the components were in optimal condition for the heat treatment process.
  

• Result:

  By applying T6 heat treatment to ADC10 aluminum alloy components, we successfully enhanced their mechanical properties. The tensile strength, elongation, and hardness were significantly improved, meeting and surpassing the customer's rigorous requirements. This resulted in superior product performance and safety standards in the automotive industry. Our expertise in T6 heat treatment not only satisfied the customer's needs but also showcased our commitment to delivering high-quality, precision-engineered components. This case study exemplifies our dedication to providing innovative solutions and meeting the unique challenges of our customers in the industry.