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Fig. 2 (a) A typical injection moulding cycle [12], (b) temperature variation in one cycle time [13], (c) factors that have influence in the moulded product quality (surface appearance and dimensional accuracy) [12].

Recent Advancement in Conformal cooling channels: A review on Design, simulation, and future trends

Slash Cycle Times and Boost Part Quality: A Deep Dive into Conformal Cooling Channel Technology This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Recent Advancement in Conformal cooling channels: A review on Design, simulation, and future trends” by Soroush Masoudi, Barun K. Das, Muhammad Aamir, and Majid Tolouei-Rad, a preprint available on SSRN (2024).

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Fig. 9: Microstructures and EDX results of purified NaCl (99.5%) reinforced by aluminum borate whisker. Whisker addition is 3.8vol%. (a) is SEM image with low magnification. (b) and (c) are enlarged area in fig. 6 (a). (d) and (e) are EDX results analyzed at fig.6 (b) and (c), respectively.

Strength of Aluminum Borate Whisker Reinforced Alkali Halides Salt Core

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Strength of Aluminum Borate Whisker Reinforced Alkali Halides Salt Core” published by “J. JFS (Journal of the Japan Foundry Engineering Society)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Salt core for the high pressure die casting was investigated. Three alkali halides, i.e. sodium chloride NaCl (98%), potassium bromide KBr (99.7%)

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Fig. 1: Schematic of the rheo pressure die casting system, showing its functional parts

Studies on Die Filling of A356 Al alloy and Development of a Steering Knuckle Component using Rheo Pressure Die Casting System

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Studies on Die Filling of A356 Al alloy and Development of a Steering Knuckle Component using Rheo Pressure Die Casting System” published by “Journal of Materials Processing Technology”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In this study, a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model is developed to investigate die filling

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Fig. 3 Troubleshooting and improvement of an aluminium-alloy casting

Rapid Casting Development

A Three-Pronged Approach to Slashing Lead Times with Simulation, Rapid Tooling, and Collaboration This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Rapid Casting Development” by B. Ravi, Dinesh Kumar Pal, and Nagahanumaiah, presented at the Rapid Manufacturing Seminar, TEAMTECH 2006. It is summarized and analyzed for casting professionals by the experts at CASTMAN. Keywords

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Figure 1 Shape and dimensions of specimen (a) smooth specimen, (b) notched specimen (in mm)

NOTCH EFFECT ON FATIGUE STRENGTH OF DIE CAST AM60 MAGNESIUM ALLOY

This introduction paper is based on the paper “NOTCH EFFECT ON FATIGUE STRENGTH OF DIE CAST AM60 MAGNESIUM ALLOY” published by “Asian Pacific Conference for Materials and Mechanics 2009 at Yokohama, Japan, November 13-16”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: This study investigates the notch effect on the fatigue strength of die-cast AM60 magnesium alloy. Four-point bending

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FIGURE 4. a) Rotor slot parametrization, b) examples of slot shapes investigated during the optimization.

Design-Based Comparison Between Aluminium and Copper Cages in Squirrel Cage Induction Motors

The content of this introduction paper is based on the article “Squirrel Cage Induction Motor: A Design-Based Comparison Between Aluminium and Copper Cages” published by “IEEE Open Journal of Industry Applications”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In many industrial applications the self-starting capability of electric motors is still an important requirement enabling to simplify the drive

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Fig. 1. Principle of friction stir welding (Backer and Bolmsjo, 2014)

A critical review of friction stir welding process

A Comprehensive Guide to FSW: Understanding the Process, Parameters, and Potential for High-Strength Joints This technical brief is based on the academic paper “A Critical Review of Friction Stir Welding Process” by Verma, S. M. & Misra, J.P., published in DAAAM International Scientific Book 2015. It is summarized and analyzed for manufacturing and design professionals

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Fig. 4: High pressure die casting test geometry shows critical sections which appear in real life engine blocks. The disc shaped casting indicates

New Wear Resistant Hypereutectic AlSi4Cu4FeCrMn Alloys for High Pressure Die Casting

This introduction paper is based on the paper “New Wear Resistant Hypereutectic AlSi4Cu4FeCrMn Alloys for High Pressure Die Casting” published by “International journal of metalcasting”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: This paper introduces an innovative concept for developing new wear-resistant hypereutectic aluminum-silicon alloys suitable for high-pressure die casting (HPDC). Conventional hypereutectic AlSi17Cu4Mg alloys, while offering good

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Fig. 1 Experimental work: (a) Automatic MIG welding; (b) FSW process; (c) Three welded plates

A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS AMONG THE WELDED Al-6061 PLATES JOINED BY FSW, MIG AND TIG WELDING METHODS

MIG vs. TIG vs. FSW: A Data-Driven Guide to Selecting the Strongest Welding Method for Al-6061 This technical brief is based on the academic paper “A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS AMONG THE WELDED Al-6061 PLATES JOINED BY FSW, MIG AND TIG WELDING METHODS” by Aaluri Praveen Reddy and Saurabh Dewangan, published in ACTA METALLURGICA SLOVACA (2023). It

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Figure 1: Filling of an engine rocker cover with fluid coloured by speed.

Simulation of casting complex shaped objects using SPH

How Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) Delivers Unprecedented Accuracy in Predicting HPDC Filling and Defects This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Simulation of casting complex shaped objects using SPH” by P.W. Cleary, J. Ha, M. Prakash, and T. Nguyen, published in the proceedings of the Shape Casting: The John Campbell Symposium by TMS

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