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Spatial point pattern methodology for the study of pores 3D patterning in two casting aluminium alloys

Spatial point pattern methodology for the study of pores 3D patterning in two casting aluminium alloys

DrissEl KhoukhiabcNicolasSaintierbFranckMorelaDanielBellettaPierreOsmondcViet-DucLeaaLAMPA, Arts et Métiers Institute of Technology, Angers, 49 035 Cedex, FrancebI2M, Arts et Métiers Institute of Technology, Talence, 33170 Cedex, FrancecGroupe PSA, Carrières-sous-Poissy, 78955 Cedex, France Received 18 November 2020, Revised 16 March 2021, Accepted 2 May 2021, Available online 4 May 2021. Highlights Point Process Theory is an efficient way to characterize

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Figure 1. Sketches of selected specimens for microstructure observation.

Crack Initiation Mechanism in Casting AC4B Aluminum Alloy Parts with Complex Structure

by Daliang Yu 1,Wen Yang 2,Wanqing Deng 2,Songzhu Zhu 2,Qingwei Dai 1,3,* andDingfei Zhang 31School of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing 401331, China2Chongqing Zhicheng Machinery Co., LTD, Chongqing 400039, China3College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, China*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.Metals2021, 11(1), 97; https://doi.org/10.3390/met11010097Received: 27 November 2020 / Revised: 25 December 2020 / Accepted:

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Fig. 1 Schematic diagram of a typical stir casting apparatus for the production of MMCs. Reproduced from Kok, M., 2005. Production and mechanical properties of Al2O3 particle-reinforced 2024 aluminium alloy composites. Journal of Materials Processing Technology 161, 381–387.

Casting Routes for Production of Metallic Based Composite Parts

R Palanivel, Shaqra University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaI Dinaharan, Tsinghua University, Beijing, ChinaRF Laubscher, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa 금속 기반 복합 부품 생산을 위한 주조 경로 Introduction A composite material is a material system consisting of a mixture or combination of two or more nano-micro- or macro-based elements with a separating interface where the

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Casting defects and microstructure distribution characteristics of aluminum alloy cylinder head-gr1

Casting defects and microstructure distribution characteristics of aluminum alloy cylinder head with complex structure

YuanLia, JinxiangLiua, QiangZhangb, WeiqingHuangaa School of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, Chinab Liaoshen Industries Group Co. Ltd, Shenyang 110045, China Abstract Due to the complex structure of the large cylinder head, it is prone to produce uncontrolled casting defects and uneven microstructure distribution. In order to predict the porosity defects and secondary dendrite arm

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Fig. 2. Schematic of the sampling position of the connecting rod (A = microstructure observation and hardness test samples; B = tensile test sample).

Mechanical properties and microstructures of a modified Al–Si–Cu alloy prepared by thixoforming process for automotive connecting rods

SazianaSamat, Mohd Zaidi, OmarAmir Hossein Baghdadi, Intan Fadhlina Mohamed, Ahmad Muhammad AzizDepartment of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM, Bangi, Malaysia Abstract The thixoforming process with feedstock preparation yields a fine microstructure and enhanced mechanical properties relative to other traditional casting processes. However, the thixoforming process

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Figure 1. Schematic diagram of (a) the preparation of 4 wt%TiB2/Al-9Si-3Cu-0.8Zn composite; (b) HPDC mold; (c)HPDC casting.

Microstructures and mechanical properties of 4 wt%TiB2/Al-Si-Cu-Zn (T6) composite thin-walled shell housing fabricated by high pressure die casting

Shuaiying Xi1, Guodong Ma1, Lu Li1,2, Yuanbo Zhang1, Xiangyang Yu1, Yongkun Li3 and Rongfeng Zhou1,2 Published 24 March 2021 • © 2021 The Author(s). Published by IOP Publishing LtdMaterials Research Express, Volume 8, Number 3Citation Shuaiying Xi et al 2021 Mater. Res. Express 8 036514 Original content from this work may be used under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. Any further distribution of this work must maintain attribution to

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Fig. 7. Cost and mass scaling for the motor subsystems to estimate motor costs for the AHSS and Al lightweight design.

Improvements in electric vehicle battery technology influence vehicle lightweighting and material substitution decisions

Joshua Thomas JamesonBurda, Elizabeth A.Moorea, HeshamEzzatbRandolphKirchainaRichardRothaa Materials Systems Laboratory, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Ave, E19-695, Cambridge, MA 02139, United Statesb WorldAuto Steel/American Iron and Steel Institute, 2000 Town Center, Suite 320, Southfield, MI 48075, United States Highlights Global demand for and adoption of battery electric vehicles is on the rise. To achieve increased

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Fig. 1. Aluminium Die Cast Parts.

Automobile Parts Casting-Methods and Materials Used: A Review

Summary of “Automobile Parts Casting-Methods and Materials Used: A Review” This material is based on the paper “Automobile Parts Casting-Methods and Materials Used: A Review” by Madhav Goenka, Chico Nihal, Rahul Ramanathan, Pratyaksh Gupta, Aman Parashar, and Joel Jb.Paper Source: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.03.518 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Objectives and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology

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Figure 6. The pressure field at the times of impact and immediately afterwards

On the CFD Modelling of Slamming of the Metal Melt in High-Pressure Die Casting Involving Lost Cores

by Sebastian Kohlstädt 1,2,Michael Vynnycky 1,3,* andStephan Goeke 41Division of Processes, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Brinellvägen 23, 100 44 Stockholm, Sweden2Volkswagen AG—Division of Components Manufacturing, Dr. Rudolf-Leiding-Platz 1, 34225 Baunatal, Germany3Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Limerick, Limerick V94 T9PX, Ireland4Institute of Mechanics, Kassel University, Mönchebergstr. 7, 34125 Kassel, Germany*Author to whom

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Fig. 2. Photographs of the four different parts formed by FCS Rheo-HPDC technology

A forced convection stirring process for Rheo-HPDC aluminum and magnesium alloys

Mingfan Qi a,∗, Yonglin Kanga, Bing Zhoua, Wanneng Liaoa, Guoming Zhua, Yangde Li b,Weirong Li ba School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China b Dongguan EONTEC Corporation, Ltd., Dongguan 523662, China Abstract A simplified process, namely forced convection stirring (FCS), was proposed to prepare four differentsemisolid slurries

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