JPS6386833A - Fiber-reinforced light alloy member - Google Patents

Fiber-reinforced light alloy member

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JPS6386833A
JPS6386833A JP23291786A JP23291786A JPS6386833A JP S6386833 A JPS6386833 A JP S6386833A JP 23291786 A JP23291786 A JP 23291786A JP 23291786 A JP23291786 A JP 23291786A JP S6386833 A JPS6386833 A JP S6386833A
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Hideaki Ushio
牛尾 英明
Naoyoshi Hayashi
林 直義
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PURPOSE:To improve strength and wear resistance by specifying silica content in undermentioned fibers and the alphatizing ratio of alumina, respectively, at the time of reinforcing a light alloy member by using an alumina-type fiber reinforcement. CONSTITUTION:This fiber-reinforced light alloy member is reinforced by the alumina-type fiber reinforcement containing, by weight, <=25% silica. Further, the alphatizing ratio of alumina is set up at <=60%. In this way, strength and water resistance can be improved. Moreover, proper reinforcing is applied to the required part and machinability such as cutting work can be improved.

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【発明の詳細な説明】 A9発明の目的 (1)  産業上の利用分野 本発明は、アルミナ系強化繊維を用いた繊維強化軽合金
部材に関する。
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION A9 Object of the Invention (1) Industrial Field of Application The present invention relates to a fiber-reinforced light alloy member using alumina-based reinforcing fibers.

(2)従来の技術 従来、軽合金部材の強化繊維として、短繊維状のアルミ
ナ繊維(デュポン社製・Fiber FP)等のシリカ
を含有していないアルミナ系強化繊維が用いられている
(2) Prior Art Conventionally, alumina-based reinforcing fibers that do not contain silica, such as short-fiber alumina fibers (manufactured by DuPont, Fiber FP), have been used as reinforcing fibers for light alloy members.

(3)発明が解決しようとする問題点 しかしながら、前記アルミナ系強化繊維は非常に硬く、
しかも脆いという性質を有するため、繊維化が困tlで
あることに起因してコストが高く、またその繊維により
成形体を得る場合に成形性が悪化し、その上部材の切削
加工性が劣るといった問題がある。
(3) Problems to be solved by the invention However, the alumina reinforcing fibers are very hard;
Moreover, due to its brittle nature, it is difficult to form fibers, resulting in high costs, and when obtaining a molded product using the fibers, the moldability deteriorates, and furthermore, the machinability of the parts is poor. There's a problem.

そこで前記アルミナ系強化繊維に、その繊維化を容易に
すること等を目的としてシリカを含有させることが考え
られる。
Therefore, it is conceivable to incorporate silica into the alumina reinforcing fiber for the purpose of facilitating its fiberization.

この場合、シリカの含有量が多過ぎると、アルミナ系強
化繊維と軽合金マトリックスとの濡れ性が悪化し、部材
の強度向上が妨げられるという問題がある。
In this case, if the silica content is too large, the wettability between the alumina-based reinforcing fibers and the light alloy matrix deteriorates, and there is a problem that improvement in the strength of the member is hindered.

また、前記アルミナ系強化繊維の硬さ、脆さ等について
はアルミナのα化率(全アルミナに対するα−アルミナ
の重量%)も大きな要因となり、アルミナのα化率が高
過ぎると、アルミナ系強化繊維が、その硬さが増すため
脆くなり、その繊維を用いて成形体を得る場合に成形性
が悪化するという問題がある。
In addition, regarding the hardness, brittleness, etc. of the alumina-based reinforcing fibers, the alumina gelatinization rate (weight% of α-alumina to total alumina) is a major factor, and if the alumina gelatinization rate is too high, the alumina-based reinforcement There is a problem in that the fibers become brittle due to their increased hardness, and when a molded article is obtained using the fibers, the moldability deteriorates.

本発明は前記に鑑み、シリカの含有量およびアルミナの
α化率の上限をそれぞれ特定して繊維強化を十分に達成
し得るようにした前記部材を提供することを目的とする
In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide the above-mentioned member in which the upper limits of the content of silica and the gelatinization rate of alumina are specified, respectively, and fiber reinforcement can be sufficiently achieved.

B1発明の構成 (1)  問題点を解決するための手段本発明は、シリ
カを含有するアルミナ系強化繊維を用いた繊維強化軽合
金部材であって、前記シリカの含有量を前記アルミナ系
強化繊維に対して25重量%以下に設定し、またアルミ
ナのα化率を60%以下に設定したことを特徴とする。
B1 Structure of the Invention (1) Means for Solving Problems The present invention provides a fiber-reinforced light alloy member using alumina-based reinforcing fibers containing silica, wherein the silica content is lower than the alumina-based reinforcing fibers. The gelatinization rate of alumina is set to 25% by weight or less, and the gelatinization rate of alumina is set to 60% or less.

(2)作 用 シリカの含有量の上限を前記のように特定すると、アル
ミナ系強化繊維と軽合金マトリックスとの濡れ性が良好
となり、部材の強度を向トさせることができる。ただし
、シリカの含有量が25重量%を上回ると、前記濡れ性
が悪化し、その上アルミナ系強化繊維がムライト化して
硬さが上昇し、脆くなる。
(2) Function When the upper limit of the silica content is specified as described above, the wettability between the alumina reinforcing fiber and the light alloy matrix becomes good, and the strength of the member can be improved. However, if the silica content exceeds 25% by weight, the wettability will deteriorate, and the alumina-based reinforcing fibers will become mullite, resulting in increased hardness and brittleness.

一方、アルミナのα化率の上限を前記のように特定する
と、アルミナ系強化繊維の硬さの上昇を抑制してその脆
化を防止し、これにより成形性を向上させて部材の必要
箇所を適切に強化し、また部材の耐摩耗性を向上させる
と共に切削加工性等の機械加工性を良好にすることがで
きる。ただし、アルミナのα化率が60%を上回ると、
前記硬さが上昇する。
On the other hand, if the upper limit of the alumina gelatinization rate is specified as described above, the increase in the hardness of the alumina-based reinforcing fibers will be suppressed and their embrittlement will be prevented, thereby improving formability and forming the necessary parts of the component. It is possible to appropriately strengthen the material, improve the wear resistance of the member, and improve machinability such as cutting workability. However, if the gelatinization rate of alumina exceeds 60%,
The hardness increases.

(3)実施例 アルミナ系強化繊維として、シリカの含Hitおよびア
ルミナのα化率をそれぞれ異にする種々のアルミナ繊維
を用い、各アルミナ繊維より成形体を作成し、この成形
体に、それを200°Cに予熱した状態において、軽合
金として1.65〜14.0重量%のSiを含有するア
ルミニウム合金を高圧凝固鋳造法の適用下で充填複合し
、種々のテストピースを鋳造する。この場合、各テスト
ピースの繊維体積率Vfは12%に設定される。
(3) Examples Various alumina fibers with different Hit content of silica and gelatinization rate of alumina were used as the alumina-based reinforcing fibers, molded bodies were created from each alumina fiber, and the fibers were added to the molded bodies. In a state preheated to 200°C, an aluminum alloy containing 1.65 to 14.0% by weight of Si as a light alloy is filled and composited using a high-pressure solidification casting method, and various test pieces are cast. In this case, the fiber volume fraction Vf of each test piece is set to 12%.

第1関は各テストピースにおけるシリカの含有量と引張
強さとの関係を示し、線aはアルミナのα化率が5%の
場合、線すはアルミナのα化率が50%の場合、pcは
アルミナのα化率が85%の場合にそれぞれ8亥当する
The first curve shows the relationship between the silica content and tensile strength in each test piece. When the gelatinization rate of alumina is 85%, each corresponds to 8.

線a、bに示すようにシリカの含有量が25重量%以下
で、且つアルミナのα化率が60%以下であれば、実用
上十分な強度を有する部材を提供することができる。な
お、シリカの含有量は好ましくは2〜5重世%である。
As shown by lines a and b, if the silica content is 25% by weight or less and the alumina gelatinization rate is 60% or less, a member having practically sufficient strength can be provided. In addition, the content of silica is preferably 2 to 5%.

シリカの含有量が2重量%を下回ると、シリカ含をの効
果が僅少となり、アルミナ繊維がn危(なる。
When the silica content is less than 2% by weight, the effect of silica content becomes slight and the alumina fiber becomes dangerous.

第2図はシリカの含有量が5重量%の各テストピースに
おけるアルミナのα化率と引張強さとの関係を示し、ア
ルミナのα化率が60%以下であれば実用上十分な強度
を有する部材を提供することができる。なお、アルミナ
のα化率は好ましくは45%以下である。
Figure 2 shows the relationship between the gelatinization rate of alumina and tensile strength for each test piece with a silica content of 5% by weight.If the gelatinization rate of alumina is 60% or less, the strength is sufficient for practical use. members can be provided. Note that the gelatinization rate of alumina is preferably 45% or less.

本発明のように、シリカの含有量およびアルミナのα化
率の上限をそれぞれ前記のように特定することにより、
部材の強度を、従来のものに比べて、繊維体積率12%
にて8〜20%向上させることができる。
As in the present invention, by specifying the upper limits of the silica content and the alumina gelatinization rate as described above,
The strength of the component has been increased by 12% in fiber volume percentage compared to conventional ones.
can be improved by 8 to 20%.

前記アルミナ繊維には、その製造上、繊維化されていな
い粒状物、即ち、ショットが必然的に含まれているもの
で、そのショットの粒径および含有量によって部材、特
に摺動部材の強度、摺動特性等が左右される。
The alumina fiber inevitably contains unfiberized particulate matter, that is, shot, due to its manufacture, and the strength of the member, especially the sliding member, depends on the particle size and content of the shot. Sliding characteristics etc. are affected.

本発明者等は種々検討を加えた結果、粒径が150μm
以上のショットの含有量が、アルミナ繊維(ショット含
有)に対して2.5重量%以下であれば前記強度等に悪
影響を与えないことを究明している。
As a result of various studies, the inventors found that the particle size was 150 μm.
It has been found that if the content of the above shot is 2.5% by weight or less based on the alumina fiber (containing shot), it does not adversely affect the strength etc.

第3図は粒径150μm以上のショットの含有量と引張
強さとの関係を示し、また第4図は前記ショットの含有
量と焼付限界面圧との関係を示す。
FIG. 3 shows the relationship between the content of shot having a grain size of 150 μm or more and tensile strength, and FIG. 4 shows the relationship between the content of shot and the seizure limit surface pressure.

第3.第4図の各テストピースにおいて、シリカの含有
量は4重量%、アルミナのα化率は30〜40%および
繊維体積率は12%である。
Third. In each test piece shown in FIG. 4, the silica content is 4% by weight, the alumina gelatinization rate is 30-40%, and the fiber volume percentage is 12%.

第3.第4図から明らかなように、前記ショットの含有
量が2.5重量%以下であれば、実用上十分な強度およ
び摺動特性を有する部材を提供することができる。
Third. As is clear from FIG. 4, when the shot content is 2.5% by weight or less, a member having practically sufficient strength and sliding properties can be provided.

摺動特性向上の目的で、アルミナ繊維に、潤滑能を有す
る炭素繊維を混入することは有効な手段である。この場
合、炭素繊維の繊維体積率は0.3〜20%、好ましく
は9〜12%である。炭素繊維の繊維体積率が20%を
上回ると、アルミナ繊維との関係で総繊維体積率が高く
なり、その混合繊維の成形性が悪化し、一方、0.3%
を下回ると潤滑効果が僅少となる。
For the purpose of improving sliding properties, it is an effective means to mix carbon fibers with lubricating ability into alumina fibers. In this case, the fiber volume fraction of the carbon fibers is 0.3 to 20%, preferably 9 to 12%. When the fiber volume fraction of carbon fiber exceeds 20%, the total fiber volume fraction increases due to the relationship with alumina fiber, and the formability of the mixed fiber deteriorates;
Below this, the lubrication effect will be minimal.

前記アルミナ系強化繊維において、シリカの含有量Aと
α−アルミナの含有量(アルミナ系強化繊維に対するα
−アルミナの重量%)Bとの和は下記のように特定され
る。
In the alumina reinforcing fibers, the silica content A and the α-alumina content (α for alumina reinforcing fibers)
- weight % of alumina) The sum with B is specified as follows.

2重量%≦A+B≦70重量% この場合、A+Bが2重量%を下回ると、シリカによる
繊維化の容易性といった効果が得られず、また部材の耐
摩耗性が低下する。一方、A+Bが70重寸%を上回る
と、シリカに起因したムライト化および高α化率化に伴
い繊維が跪くなる。
2% by weight≦A+B≦70% by weight In this case, if A+B is less than 2% by weight, effects such as ease of fiberization due to silica cannot be obtained, and the wear resistance of the member decreases. On the other hand, when A+B exceeds 70% by weight, the fibers become mullite due to silica and become high in α-ization rate.

マトリックスとしては、前記のようなアルミニウム合金
の外にマグネシウム合金の使用も可能である。
As the matrix, it is also possible to use a magnesium alloy in addition to the above-mentioned aluminum alloy.

本発明は各種機械構造部材、例えば摺動部材としての、
シリンダポア凹りを繊維強化したシリンダブロック、ク
ランクピン孔口りを繊維強化したコンロフト、スリッパ
面およびその近傍を繊維強化したロッカアーム、弁座を
繊維強化したシリンダヘッド、各種軸受部材等に適用さ
れる。またスプリングリテーナ等にも適用可能である。
The present invention is applicable to various mechanical structural members, such as sliding members.
It is applied to cylinder blocks with fiber-reinforced cylinder pore recesses, conlofts with fiber-reinforced crank pin holes, rocker arms with fiber-reinforced slipper surfaces and their vicinity, cylinder heads with fiber-reinforced valve seats, and various bearing members. It is also applicable to spring retainers and the like.

C9発明の効果 本発明によれば、アルミナ系強化繊維におけるシリカの
含有量およびアルミナのα化率をそれぞれ前記のように
特定することにより、優れた強度および耐Iγ耗性を有
し、また必要箇所を適切に強化し、その上切削加工性等
の機械加工性の良好な軽合金部材を提供することができ
る。
C9 Effects of the Invention According to the present invention, by specifying the silica content and the alumina gelatinization rate in the alumina-based reinforcing fibers as described above, it has excellent strength and Iγ abrasion resistance, and also has excellent strength and Iγ wear resistance. It is possible to provide a light alloy member that is appropriately strengthened at locations and has good machinability such as cutting workability.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief explanation of the drawing]

第1図はシリカの含有量と引張強さとの関係を示すグラ
フ、第2図はアルミナのα化率と引張強さとの関係を示
すグラフ、第3図はショットの含有量と引張強さとの関
係を示すグラフ、第4回はショットの含有量と焼付限界
面圧との関係を示すグラフである。
Figure 1 is a graph showing the relationship between silica content and tensile strength, Figure 2 is a graph showing the relationship between alumina gelatinization rate and tensile strength, and Figure 3 is a graph showing the relationship between shot content and tensile strength. The fourth graph showing the relationship is a graph showing the relationship between shot content and seizure limit surface pressure.

Claims (2)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] (1) シリカを含有するアルミナ系強化繊維を用いた
繊維強化軽合金部材であって、前記シリカの含有量を前
記アルミナ系強化繊維に対して25重量%以下に設定し
、またアルミナのα化率を60%以下に設定したことを
特徴とする繊維強化軽合金部材。
(1) A fiber-reinforced light alloy member using alumina-based reinforcing fibers containing silica, in which the content of the silica is set to 25% by weight or less with respect to the alumina-based reinforcing fibers, and the alumina is pregelatinized. A fiber-reinforced light alloy member characterized in that the ratio is set to 60% or less.
(2) 前記アルミナ系強化繊維はショットを含有して
おり、該ショットのうち、粒径150μm以上のショッ
トの含有量を前記ショットを含有するアルミナ系強化繊
維に対して2.5重量%以下に設定した、特許請求の範
囲第(1)項記載の繊維強化軽合金部材。
(2) The alumina reinforcing fiber contains shot, and the content of shot with a particle size of 150 μm or more is 2.5% by weight or less with respect to the alumina reinforcing fiber containing the shot. A fiber-reinforced light alloy member according to claim (1).
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