Category Archives: Aluminium-E

Fig. 6. Average weight of aluminum castings per vehicle.

Circumstances of the Automotive Industry Impact on Aluminum Foundries

Paper Title Navigating the Perfect Storm: A Deep Dive into the Automotive Industry’s Impact on Aluminum Foundries This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Circumstances of the Automotive Industry Impact on Aluminum Foundries” by R. Gallo, published in AFS Proceedings 2010 American Foundry Society (2010). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research

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Figure 1: Test bars are put into an aluminum 226 melt for a total time of 32 hours to evaluate the thermo-chemical resistance.

INCREASING COMPETITIVENESS IN HIGH PRESSURE DIE CASTING WITH ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

Boosting HPDC Profitability: How Additive Manufacturing Slashes Scrap Rates and Cycle Times This technical summary is based on the academic paper “INCREASING COMPETITIVENESS IN HIGH PRESSURE DIE CASTING WITH ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING” by Armin WIEDENEGGER, Günther PRUNNER, and Bostjan NOTAR, published in INDUSTRIJSKI FORUM IRT (2021). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for

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A Review of Various Mould Attributes in the Sand Casting Process

A Review of Various Mould Attributes in the Sand Casting Process

Boosting Throughput: A Review of Casting Mould Attributes and a Novel Path to Higher Productivity This technical summary is based on the academic paper “A Review of Various Mould Attributes in the Sand Casting Process” by Bedarapalli Sainath Bharadwaj, Jayam Sreehari, and Nagasamudram Phani Raja Rao, published in Advanced Engineering Science (2021). Keywords Executive Summary

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Thermophysical properties of Al-based metal matrix composites suitable for automotive brake discs

Beyond Cast Iron: Engineering High-Performance Al-MMC Brake Discs for 470°C+ Operation

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Thermophysical properties of Al-based metal matrix composites suitable for automotive brake discs” published by Lucia Lattanzi and Samuel Ayowole Awe in the Journal of Alloys and Metallurgical Systems (2024). It was analyzed and summarized for HPDC experts by CASTMAN experts with the help of LLM AI

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Fig. 2: RFID cast part with integrated RFID transponder (left) and design of a glass transponder [7] (right)

In-Process Embedding of Piezo Sensors and RFID Transponders into Cast Parts for Autonomous Manufacturing Logistics

Smart Castings in a Single Step: A Breakthrough in In-Process Embedding for HPDC This technical summary is based on the academic paper “In-Process Embedding of Piezo Sensors and RFID Transponders into Cast Parts for Autonomous Manufacturing Logistics” by Dipl.-Wi.-Ing. Christoph Pille, published in Smart Systems Integration (2010). It has been analyzed and summarized for technical

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Fig. 3 Geometry of the component for validation and schematic representation of forces and boundary conditions of the test rig

Fatigue assessment of hot-chamber zinc die-casting components in relation to the casting process and casting process simulation

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Fatigue assessment of hot-chamber zinc die-casting components in relation to the casting process and casting process simulation” published by “Fraunhofer Verlag”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Zinc die-casting alloys are used in many industries for static or low-cycle applications due to their high strength and surface quality. The

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Research on Aluminum Alloy Materials and Application Technology for Automotive Lightweighting

Research on Aluminum Alloy Materials and Application Technology for Automotive Lightweighting

Unlocking Automotive Lightweighting: A Deep Dive into Aluminum Alloy Applications and Technology This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Research on Aluminum Alloy Materials and Application Technology for Automotive Lightweighting” by Jianru Chen, published in Academic Journal of Materials & Chemistry (2023). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for HPDC

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Fig. 1. Total casting surface, mag. 3x

Influence of Al5FeSi Phases on the Cracking of Castings at Al-Si Alloys

Cracking the Code: How Iron Contamination Creates Catastrophic Failure in Al-Si Alloy Castings This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Influence of Al5FeSi Phases on the Cracking of Castings at Al-Si Alloys” by I. Hren, J. Svobodova, and Š. Michna, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2018). It has been analyzed and summarized

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Figure 5. Cause-effect Diagram Flowline Defect

IMPLEMENTATION SIX SIGMA AND DATA MINING TO IMPROVE DIE CASTING PRODUCTION PROCESS AT PT. AB

Boosting Die Casting Quality: A Six Sigma and Data Mining Approach to Defect Reduction This technical summary is based on the academic paper “IMPLEMENTATION SIX SIGMA AND DATA MINING TO IMPROVE DIE CASTING PRODUCTION PROCESS AT PT. AB” by Rina Fltriana, Johnson Saragih, and Sitta Sarasaty, published in the Proceeding 7th International Seminar on Industrial

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Fig.1 – (a) The rotating furnace-sonication system; (b) Impeller with nitrogen degassing, (c) Shock tower

An investigation on effect of rotary degassing-ultrasonic method on high pressure die casting products

Ultrasonic Melt Treatment: A Breakthrough in Porosity and Inclusion Reduction for HPDC This technical summary is based on the academic paper “An investigation on effect of rotary degassing-ultrasonic method on high pressure die casting products” by R. Haghayeghi, published in La Metallurgia Italiana (March 2022). It has been analyzed and summarized for technical experts by

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