ABSTRACT
Squeeze casting is casting pressurized by using a mold shaped diepunch where the pressure is directly
given fo the molten metal in the event of freezing. Squeeze process, can improve the physical and
‘mechanical properties, especially in materials with aluminum base alloys. This research aims fo study the
effect of pressure on the characteristics of the microstructure and mechanical properties such as hardness
‘and toughness of aluminum alley composites with Al 9Zn 6Mg 3Si and AbOs amplifier. Alloy is melted in
the crucible and in the kitchen stirring (o optimize the mixing of the composite matrix and reinforcement
are then poured on the mold temperature 850°C shaped die-punch is heated at a temperature 150°C and
the squeeze pressure of 10 Kg/em?, 20 Kg/ent, and 30 Kg/em?. The results show thatthe squeeze casting
‘capable of changing the siructure of dendrites into globular shaped and compact so as t0 minimize the
incidence of porosity or void defects and improve the properties of hardness and toughness of the metal.
The greater the pressure exerted, the more dense dendritic structure of the metal, the higher the Brinell
hardness value, and higher toughness.
Keywords: Squeeze casting, pressure, aluninun, stirring, porosity, microstructure, hardness, toughness