Comparison of microstructural crack paths between hypo-eutectic Al-Si-Cu and Al-Si-Mg cast alloys in high plasticity regimes under rotating bending

Furthermore, using this test method as an integral element of stress gradient fatigue investigation makes it possible to identify and define major microstructural crack relevant objects like particles during material fatigue. Hence, it not only increases the knowledge for high performance fatigue simulation but also provides a tool for material optimization by fatigue processes themselves.