1987 Volume 37 Issue 3 Pages 207-213
AE signals detected directly by use of the inserted wave guide in the final freezing zone of Al-220%Cu and Al-17%Si alloy castings solidifying in the I-beam type hot-tearing mold-were discussed on the basis of the formation process of hot-tearing. Two types of AE signals are detected in the later stage of solidification. One is the continuous type corresponding with the solidification end and the formation of microcracks or shrinkage cavities formed at the grain interfaces. The other is the burst type corresponding with the propagation of the microcracks. On-line monitoring of hot-tearing may be possible when using a characteristic that numerous and grate amplitude AE signals in the early stage of solidification are shown in the solidifying test bar having remarkable hot-tearing.