Category Archives: Aluminium-E

Fig2 Casting core made of salt mixture

Application of cores and binders in metalcasting

F. Czerwinski Canmet MATERIALSNatural Resources Canada, 183 Longwood Road South, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaCorrespondence frank.czerwinski@nrcan.gc.ca Abstract This paper offers an overview of fundamentals and recent global developments of cores and binders used in metalcasting operations. The basic technical characteristics of salt and sand cores are provided along with organic and inorganic binder systems. A particular attention

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Fig. 1. Cause and effect diagram.

Optimizing process parameters to reduce blowholes in high pressure die casting using Taguchi methodology

N. Rathinam ⇑, R. Dhinakaran, E. SharathDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Pondicherry Engineering College, Pillaichavady, Puducherry, 605014, India Abstract Products manufactured from every manufacturing process exhibit some defects. To supply quality products to the customer these defects must be reduced. The motivation for this work is to reduce defects in end products reaching customers, thereby increasing

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Fig2 Metal casting modeling software for small scale enterprises to improve efficacy and accuracy

Metal casting modeling software for small scale enterprises to improve efficacy and accuracy

I.Rajkumar, N.RajiniDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Centre for Composite Materials, International Research Center, Kalasalingam University, Krishnankoil 626126, Tamil Nadu, India Abstract In the modern casting and metal casting industries, casting modelling software is rapidly being used. The casting process is simulated by software in a virtual field and provides insight into mould filling, solidification and cooling,

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Sustainable casting processes through simulation-driven optimization Fig1

Sustainable casting processes through simulation-driven optimization

Michail Papanikolaou, Prateek SaxenaSustainable Manufacturing Systems Centre, Manufacturing Theme, Cranfield University, Cranfield, United Kingdom Available online 1 April 2021. Abstract Since the 1980s, the evolution of the computing power as well as the advances in numerical modeling techniques have allowed for the development of accurate casting simulation solutions. Although casting processes involve a series of

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Experimental and simulation analysis on multi-gate variants in sand casting process Fig1

Experimental and simulation analysis on multi-gate variants in sand casting process

I.Rajkumara N.Rajinia A.Alavudeena T.Ram Prabhub S.O.Ismailc FaruqMohammadd Hamad A.Al-Lohedand a Department of Mechanical Engineering, International Research Centre, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil 626126, Tamilnadu, Indiab CEMILAC, Defence R&D Organization, Bangalore, 37, Indiac Centre for Engineering Research, Department of Engineering, School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science, University of Hertfordshire, AL10 9AB, England, UKd

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Thermal hot spot prediction in high pressure die casting by determination of Chvorinovs rule shape constant

Thermal hot spot prediction in high pressure die casting by determination of Chvorinovs rule shape constant

Suraj Marathea Carmo QuadrosbaDepartment of Mechanical, Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fathorda, Madgoa Goa 403602, IndiabDepartment of Mechanical, Assam Don Bosco University, Tapesia Gardens, Kamarkuchi Sonapu, Assam 782402, India Available online 11 April 2021. Abstract This paper identifies the approximate height of thermal hot spots in casting components manufactured by high pressure die casting. Certain assumptions

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Figure 15. R-HPDC automobile shock absorber part.

R-HPDC Process with Forced Convection Mixing Device for Automotive Part of A380 Aluminum Alloy

by Bing Zhou,Yonglin Kang *,Mingfan Qi,Huanhuan Zhang andGuoming ZhuSchool of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.Materials2014, 7(4), 3084-3105; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma7043084Received: 24 March 2014 / Revised: 4 April 2014 / Accepted: 4 April 2014 / Published: 15 April 2014(This article belongs to the Special Issue Light Alloys and Their Applications)

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Fig. 1. a) Pin holes observed in the top side casting; b) Blow holes observed in tapped holes; c) Porosity is observed in top side of the casting.

Numerical and experimental approach to eliminate defects in al alloy pump- crank case processed through gravity die casting route

S.AravindP.RagupathiG.VigneshDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641 021, India Received 30 June 2020, Accepted 14 July 2020, Available online 14 August 2020. Abstract A numerical investigation was carried out with the help of computer based casting simulation software to eliminate defects such as shrinkage due to solidification, cracks, imperfect

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Figure 3: Experimentation setup: vertical die casting machine of the capacity of 100 Tons (Industrial caseCGL)

Analysis and Optimisation of High Pressure Die Casting Parameters to Achieve Six Sigma Quality Product Using Numerical Simulation Approach

Suraj R. Marathe Assam Don Bosco University, Carmo E. Quadros Assam Don Bosco UniversityDate Written: February 13, 2021 Abstract A numerical simulation approach is proposed to predict the optimal parameter setting during high pressure die casting. The contribution from the optimal parameters, the temperature, showed more influence on the casting quality than the other parameters.

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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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