Category Archives: Aluminium-E

Figure 1. Microstructure of HF alloy at the surface, thickness 0.4 mm, casting conditions 160°C / 55 m/s

The High Fluidity (HF) Zinc Alloy: Process-Property and Ageing Characteristics

This introduction paper is based on the paper “The High Fluidity (HF) Zinc Alloy: Process-Property and Ageing Characteristics” published by “NADCA (North American Die Casting Association) / Die Casting Congress 2015 & Exposition”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: During the years 2005-2014 a new high fluidity zinc die casting alloys was developed with funding from the

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Figure 5: Accelerated test results on H-13 at 270 degree C oil after 15 minutes tested (a) and at 700 degree C molten salt after 2 minutes ultrasonic vibration (b) with the TiN coating Coating; SEM morphologies at 700 degree C molten salt (c and d).

The coating failure of coated core pin for die casting process

This introduction paper is based on the paper “The coating failure of coated core pin for die casting process” published by “NADCA Transactions”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Soldering of core pins is one of the issues limiting the productivity of aluminum castings using high pressure die casting process. Ceramic coating is usually applied on the

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Figure 1.2. Schematic of a typical induction motor illustrating the rotor assembly (above) and the rotor and stator (below)

DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURABILITY OF A HIGH-PERFORMANCE INDUCTION MOTOR ROTOR

The content of this introduction paper is based on the article ‘DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURABILITY OF A HIGH-PERFORMANCE INDUCTION MOTOR ROTOR’ published by ‘Massachusetts Institute of Technology’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: A study is conducted on the state-of-the-art manufacturing practices of conventional industrial and research-and-development (R&D) firms manufacturing electric induction motors. It is found that current

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Figure 1. Photograph of the base microstructure of the SSM-ADC12 aluminum alloy formed using GISS casting

The Mechanical Properties of a Transient Liquid Phase Diffusion Bonded SSM-ADC12 Aluminum Alloy with a ZnAl4Cu3 Zinc Alloy Interlayer

This introduction paper is based on the paper “The Mechanical Properties of a Transient Liquid Phase Diffusion Bonded SSM-ADC12 Aluminum Alloy with a ZnAl4Cu3 Zinc Alloy Interlayer” published by “Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing (MDPI)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In this study, the mechanical properties of SSM-ADC12 aluminum alloy specimens with a ZnAl4Cu3 zinc

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Figure 8. Microstructure (x100) of the ZSA1 (I, II, III) and ZSA2 (IV, V, VI) alloys when casting into nonmetallic and metallic (VII, VIII, IX) forms at the following casting temperatures: I, IV, VII - 450 °C; II, V, VII - 500 ° III, VI, IX - 550oC

THE ROLE OF THERMAL PROCESSES IN THE FORMATION OF GALVANIC ZINC ANODES PROPERTIES

This introduction paper is based on the paper “THE ROLE OF THERMAL PROCESSES IN THE FORMATION OF GALVANIC ZINC ANODES PROPERTIES” 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The main reasons for the appearance of electrochemical heterogeneity of cast sacrificial galvanic anodic alloys in the “metal-electrolyte” system are internal factors related to the nature of the metal, its

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Figure 1. Delphi Interior and Lighting Systems' magnesium alloy steering wheel component.

The Design of an Experiment to Choose an Aluminum Die Casting Alloy for Energy Absorbing Automotive Components

This introduction paper is based on the paper “The Design of an Experiment to Choose an Aluminum Die Casting Alloy for Energy Absorbing Automotive Components” published by “SAE International (Reprinted from: Developments in Aluminum Use for Vehicle Design (SP-1164))”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Targeting a steering wheel as a component requiring energy absorbing characteristics, a

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Figure 2. Microstructure of HF alloy in the center of the casting, thickness 0.4 mm, casting conditions 160°C / 55 m/s

The High Fluidity (HF) Zinc Alloy: Process-Property and Ageing Characteristics

This introduction paper is based on the paper “The High Fluidity (HF) Zinc Alloy: Process-Property and Ageing Characteristics” published by “NADCA 2015 Die Casting Congress & Exposition (North American Die Casting Association)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: During the years 2005-2014 a new high fluidity zinc die casting alloys was developed with funding from the USA

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Fig. 3 The LED headlamp cooling system

The Summarize of High Power LED Headlamps Cooling Design ofAutomobile

This introduction paper is based on the paper “The Summarize of High Power LED Headlamps Cooling Design of Automobile” published by “Applied Mechanics and Materials”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: With the luminous flux of high-power white LED has been further improved, LED will gradually replace incandescent lamp and halogen lamp, and become the “fourth generation

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Fig. 2. LED headlight radiator structure

Thermal Management of High-Power LEDs in Automotive Headlights

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Thermal management technology of high-power light-emitting diodes for automotive headlights” published by “IEICE Electronics Express”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The heat dissipation problem of high-power LEDs (Light-Emitting Diodes) limits their applications in automobile headlights. The heat demand for cooling LED headlights is analyzed based on heat transfer

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Figure 4: The deformation of the salt core in a casting experiment.

TOWARDS THE MODELING OF FLUID-STRUCTURE INTERACTIVE LOST CORE DEFORMATION IN HIGH-PRESSURE DIE CASTING

This introduction paper is based on the paper “TOWARDS THE MODELING OF FLUID-STRUCTURE INTERACTIVE LOST CORE DEFORMATION IN HIGH-PRESSURE DIE CASTING” published by “The 13th OpenFOAM Workshop (OFW13), June 24-29, 2018, Shanghai, China”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: This paper details the development and validation of a numerical model for simulating the fluid-structure interaction (FSI) of

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