Category Archives: Aluminium-E

Figure 3: The aluminum-iron phase diagram (8).

Die Soldering in Aluminum Die Casting

The content of this introduction paper is based on the article “DIE SOLDERING IN ALUMINUM DIE CASTING” published by “Oak Ridge National Laboratory”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Two types of tests, “dipping” tests and “dip-coating” tests, were carried out on small steel cylinders using pure aluminum and 380 alloy to investigate the mechanism of die

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Life Cycle Assessment of Magnesium Components in Vehicle Construction

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Life Cycle Assessment of Magnesium Components in Vehicle Construction” published by “German Aerospace Centre e.V. (DLR) for the International Magnesium Association (IMA)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Magnesium has considerable potentials as lightweight material for many applications and offers valuable advantages in transport. Lightweight design is a key

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Figure 1. Major functions within the die casting process

LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS OF CONVENTIONAL MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES: DIE CASTING

This summary is based on the working paper “LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS OF CONVENTIONAL MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES: DIE CASTING” from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: A system-level environmental analysis of die casting based on aggregate national data and representative machine characteristics could be applied to design and manufacturing decisions where environmental impact is

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Figure 1: Imprints of cracks on a cast, as a result of thermal cracking

Laser repair welding of thermal cracks on Aluminium die casting dies

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Laser repair welding of thermal cracks on Aluminium die casting dies” published by “Materials and Technologies”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Repair welding of damaged and worn-out tools is a measure, which can increase productivity and lower production costs to a great extent. For this purpose, laser technology

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Figure 1. Typical applications of aluminium castings in automotive vehicles [5]. Nemak/American Metal Market Conference, 2015, accessed on 1 October 2022.

Joining Technologies for Aluminium Castings—A Review

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Joining Technologies for Aluminium Castings—A Review” published by “Coatings”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Aluminium castings have been widely used in many industries, including automotive, aerospace, telecommunication, construction, consumer products, etc., due to their lightweight, good electric and thermal conductivity, and electromagnetic interference/radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI) shielding properties.

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Fig. 4 Forming simulation of the undercut-forging process in cross sectional view

Investigation of the required clamping force at multidirectional undercut-forging

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Investigation of the required clamping force at multidirectional undercut-forging” published by “Production Engineering, German Academic Society for Production Engineering (WGP)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: A hot forging process allows to produce parts of excellent quality and technical properties. Nevertheless, it is not possible to forge undercut geometries

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Figure 1 Topological design and optimisation of the integratedcasting structure for rear chassis.

Integrated Structural Casting Development with Digital Twin Technology

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Integrated Structural Casting Development with Digital Twin Technology” published by “The 75th World Foundry Congress”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In the present paper, we introduced the development of integrated structural castings with digital twin technology for the rear structure of high-end E-sports cars. The topological optimisation, casting

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Figure 1 shows the setup with the holding device and the equipment used.

Quality Testing in Aluminum Die-Casting – A Novel Approach Using Acoustic Data in Neural Networks

The content of this introduction paper is based on the article “Quality Testing in Aluminum Die-Casting – A Novel Approach Using Acoustic Data in Neural Networks” published by “Athens Journal of Sciences”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In quality control of aluminum die casting various processes are used. For example, the density of the parts can

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Figure 48 : The boundary condition for Samsung battery SDI 94 Ah

Innovation and design of the battery box for electric vehicles

This summary is based on the Master Thesis “Innovation and design of the battery box for electric vehicles” published by “Faculty of Mechanical Engineering TUL”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: This master’s thesis concentrates on innovating and designing the new battery box for electric vehicles. The initial section of the thesis commences with a literature review

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FIGURE 3.—Microstructure of specimens formed by varying injection pressure: (a) 60 MPa, (b) 80 MPa, (c) 100MPa, (d) 125MPa. Brighter regions are a-Al grains and the darker regions are a mixture of empty and [Al þ Mg2Si] eutectic regions.

Injection Parameters Optimization and Artificial Aging of Automotive Die Cast Aluminum Alloy

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Injection Parameters Optimization and Artificial Aging of Automotive Die Cast Aluminum Alloy” published by “Materials and Manufacturing Processes”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: High-pressure die castings are expected to be used in the near future as high-duty structural components in the automotive industry. The effects of die casting

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