This introduction paper is based on the paper “Metal Casting: Back to Future” published by “Proceedings of the 52nd Indian Foundry Congress, Hyderabad, February 2004”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Future requirements of castings – thin intricate shape, minimal machining and small order quantity – can be met by going back to the time tested lost
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Optimisation of die casting process in Zamak alloys” published by “Procedia Manufacturing”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The casting industry is one of the major industries in the world with a great impact in everybody’s life. Die casting is a process where a permanent mould is used, and
This introduction paper is based on the paper “On determining the critical velocity in the high-pressure die casting machine’s shot sleeve using CFD” published by “Preprint submitted to Elsevier”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: This paper investigates the critical plunger velocity in high-pressure die casting during the slow phase of the piston motion and how it
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Novel Method of Improving Squirrel Cage Induction Motor Performance by using Mixed Conductivity Fabricated Rotors (MCFR)” published by “North West University”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The ideal squirrel cage motor should have a varying rotor resistance; large at standstill, and decreasing as the speed rises. Overseas-designed high
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Metal Casting Dies” published by “Indian Foundry Journal”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Die-castings are the highest produced engineering components in foundries. These cast products are important components ranging from automotive to playing toys. Die-casting is a versatile process for producing engineered metal parts. The liquid metal or
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Mega and Giga Casting: A New Technological Paradigm for Die Material and Design” published by “The 75th World Foundry Congress”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The sociotechnological transition to electric mobility requires much lighter, more economic and more sustainable life cycle Electric Vehicles (EVs). To meet with these
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Mechanisms of Leaker Formation in Aluminium High Pressure Die Casting” published by “University of Queensland”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Within this report an understanding of the mechanisms of leaker formation, both in general and in a specific aluminium high pressure die casting, is developed. This understanding is
This article introduces the paper “Clinching of Heated Aluminum Die Casting” presented at the “WGP 2021, LNPE, Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022” 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: In contemporary automotive manufacturing, the utilization of multi-material bodies (MMB) is increasingly prevalent. This approach addresses the complex demands of lightweight construction, cost optimization, and stringent performance criteria,
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Mechanism and performance of coal spontaneous combustion with a halide carrier inorganic salt inhibitor” published by “Chinese Journal of Engineering”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Coal spontaneous combustion seriously restricts the safe production of coal mines, and adding an inhibitor is one of the effective methods to prevent
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Mechanical Properties of Salt Core Comprised of Alkali Carbonate and Alkali Chloride” published by “J. JFS”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The strength of salt core comprised of NaCl-Na2CO3, KCI-K2CO3, KC1-NaCl and K2CO3-Na2CO3 binary salt systems was investigated in order to develop expendable core for high pressure die
