Category Archives: Aluminium-E

Figure 1: a) Parting plane of the metal mold for fluidity test and b) fluidity test casting

DEVELOPMENT OF LOW-Si ALUMINUM CASTING ALLOYS WITH AN IMPROVED THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY

This introduction paper is based on the paper “DEVELOPMENT OF LOW-Si ALUMINUM CASTING ALLOYS WITH AN IMPROVED THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY” published by “Materiali in tehnologije / Materials and technology”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: To develop an aluminum alloy that can combine a high thermal conductivity with a good castability and anodizability, low Si-containing aluminum alloys, Al-(0.5-1.5)Mg-1Fe-0.5Si

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Fig.1. Power Dissipation Map for AZ31 alloy obtained at a strain of 0.4

DEFORMATION BEHAVIOR OF LOW PRESSURE CAST Mg-3Al-1Zn ALLOY DURING HOT COMPRESSION TEST: A STUDY WITH PROCESSING MAPS

This introduction paper is based on the paper “DEFORMATION BEHAVIOR OF LOW PRESSURE CAST Mg-3Al-1Zn ALLOY DURING HOT COMPRESSION TEST: A STUDY WITH PROCESSING MAPS” published by “Conference Paper”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Low pressure cast Mg-3Al-1Zn (AZ31) alloy was hot compression tested in the temperature and strain rate range of 300 °C to 500

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Fig. 6. Temperature in the core of the insert [°C].

Study of two alternative cooling systems of a mold insert used in die casting process of light alloy components

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Study of two alternative cooling systems of a mold insert used in die casting process of light alloy components” published by “Procedia Structural Integrity”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: A mold insert is an important component of the molds commonly used in die casting processes. Its purpose is

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Figure 1. (A) Digital image of the waterjet cut HPDC A365 substrate/base material as reference specimens that therefore did not undergo cold gas dynamic spray (CGDS) processing. (B) Digital photo of the thinly coated and Cu CGDS processed A365 HPDC substrate specimens. (C,D) Digital images are similar to (B), where Ni and Ti were utilized as feedstock, respectively. For reference, the thickness of the base material (see (C) with the properly oriented specimen labeled “30”) was 2.5 mm before CGDS processing or postprocessing after that. Solution treatments we

Subsurface Microstructural Evolution of High-Pressure Diecast A365: From Cast to Cold-Sprayed and Heat-Treated Conditions

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Subsurface Microstructural Evolution of High-Pressure Diecast A365: From Cast to Cold-Sprayed and Heat-Treated Conditions” published by “Metals”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The use of cold spray deposition, coupled with diffusion-driven thermal postprocessing, is considered herein as a surface modification process such that near-surface microstructural, micromechanical, and microchemical

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Figure 2. Shaped insert model [Dostal 2012]

RATIONALIZATION OF PRODUCTION OF SHAPED INSERTS FOR ROTOR CASTING

This paper summary is based on the article [‘RATIONALIZATION OF PRODUCTION OF SHAPED INSERTS FOR ROTOR CASTING’] presented at the [‘MM SCIENCE JOURNAL’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: Shaped inserts are integral components in rotor casting, produced in pairs (front and rear) for various axial heights (100, 112, 132, and

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Figure 2: A flow diagram of the heat treatment process of MARAGING steels 2

SURFACE MODIFICATIONS OF MARAGING STEELS USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF MOULDS AND DIES

This introduction paper is based on the paper “SURFACE MODIFICATIONS OF MARAGING STEELS USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF MOULDS AND DIES” published by “Materiali in tehnologije / Materials and technology”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Low-carbon, high-alloy, precipitation hardening MARAGING steels have been developed in the early sixties of the last century as a high strength

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Figure 1. Optical Micrograph (a)3% SiC in AZ91(b)6% SiC in AZ91(c)9% SiC in AZ91(d)12% SiC in AZ91

Synthesis and Characterization of SiC p Reinforced Magnesium Alloy Based Metal Matrix Composite Through Vacuum Assisted Stir Casting Process

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Synthesis and Characterization of SiC p Reinforced Magnesium Alloy Based Metal Matrix Composite Through Vacuum Assisted Stir Casting Process” published by “International Journal of Applied Engineering Research”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Development of light weight material is one of the challenging task for all the engineers and

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Figure 1. Diecasting Process Terminology.

System for Computer Aided Cavity Layout Design for Diecasting Dies

This introduction paper is based on the paper “System for Computer Aided Cavity Layout Design for Diecasting Dies” published by “Proceedings of NAMRI/SME”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Diecasting is one of the forming methods which is used for producing large number of components with good surface finish by injecting cast alloys in a metal mould

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Figure 2: (a) Creep curves comparing the alloys tested at 150˚C. (b) Minimum strain rate as a function of the applied stress. Die cast AZ91D and AE42 tested at 35 MPa shown for comparison.

Tensile and Compressive Creep Behavior of Magnesium Die Casting Alloys Containing Aluminum

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Tensile and Compressive Creep Behavior of Magnesium Die Casting Alloys Containing Aluminum” published by “Magnesium Alloys and their Applications. Edited by K. U. Kainer. WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH, Weinheim.”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: This study investigates the creep mechanisms in commercial and experimental magnesium die casting alloys, focusing

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Figure 2. Casting section thickness variations magnesium door inner panel.

The Application of Magnesium Die Casting to Vehicle Closures

This introduction paper is based on the paper “The Application of Magnesium Die Casting to Vehicle Closures” published by “SAE International”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: During the last decade, advances in magnesium die casting technology have enabled the production of large lightweight thin walled die castings that offer new approaches for low investment body construction

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