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Fig. 5. Mercedes SL Roadster die-cast magnesium door inner [19] (Copyright 2004 by Indian Institute of Metals. Used with permission)

A Review of Magnesium Die-Castings for Closure Applications

Unlocking 50% Mass Reduction: The Case for Magnesium Die Cast Closures in Automotive Lightweighting This technical summary is based on the academic paper “A review of magnesium die-castings for closure applications” by J.P. Weiler, published in Journal of Magnesium and Alloys 7 (2019). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for HPDC Professionals

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Fig. 1 Schematic of low-pressure die cast with LS for A356 alloy wheels

Microstructure and Properties of A356 Alloy Wheels Fabricated by Low-Pressure Die Casting with Local Squeeze

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Microstructure and Properties of A356 Alloy Wheels Fabricated by Low-Pressure Die Casting with Local Squeeze” published by “ASM International”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The low-pressure die-casting process (LPDC) is widely utilized for manufacturing aluminum alloy automotive wheels, with A356 being a common material choice due to its

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Fig.1 Thermal analysis of the temperature profile obtained by the inverse heat transfer model

MICROSTRUCTURE SIMULATION OF HIGH PRESSURE DIE CAST MAGNESIUM ALLOY BASED ON MODIFIED CA METHOD

This introduction paper is based on the paper “MICROSTRUCTURE SIMULATION OF HIGH PRESSURE DIE CAST MAGNESIUM ALLOY BASED ON MODIFIED CA METHOD” published by “ACTA METALLURGICA SINICA”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: As the lightest structural material, magnesium alloy has been widely used in the automotive, aerospace and electronic industries. High pressure die casting (HPDC) process

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Fig.1. Cause and effect diagram (Ishikawa diagram) for casting porosity

Optimization of process parameters of High Pressure Die Casting process for ADC12 Aluminium alloy using Taguchi method

This introduction paper is based on the paper “[Optimization of process parameters of High Pressure Die Casting process for ADC12 Aluminium alloy using Taguchi method]” published by “[International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics]”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: A study has been carried out to optimize the die casting process parameters in order to achieve

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Fig. 1 High-pressure die-cast specimens

Metallurgical Assessment of Novel Mg-Sn-La Alloys Produced by High-Pressure Die Casting

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Metallurgical Assessment of Novel Mg-Sn-La Alloys Produced by High-Pressure Die Casting” published by “The Korean Institute of Metals and Materials”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Mg alloys containing Al are widely used for industrial applications, but the use of these alloys as an automotive part is limited due

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Permanent Mold Casting: An Excellent Manufacturing Method for Automotive Components

Permanent Mold Casting: An Excellent Manufacturing Method for Automotive Components

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Permanent Mold Casting” Excellent Casting Method for Manufacture of Automotive Components” published by “International Journal on Recent and Innovation Trends in Computing and Communication”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In this paper the study has been done why permanent mold casting method is excellent for manufacture of automotive

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Figure 1. Aluminum in the automotive industry, model Audi A2

Application of Aluminum and ITS Alloys in the Automotive Industry With Special Emphasis PN Wheel Rims

The Rise of Automotive Aluminum Casting: A Technical Review of Lightweighting Trends and Wheel Rim Innovations This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Application of Aluminum and ITS Alloys in the Automotive Industry With Special Emphasis PN Wheel Rims” by Dragan Adamović, Tomislav Vujinović, Fatima Živić, Jelena Živković, and Marko Topalović, published in

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Figure 5a. Locations (A and B) for the micrographs in Figure 5b

Optimizing the Magnesium Die Casting Process to Achieve Reliability in Automotive Applications

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Optimizing the Magnesium Die Casting Process to Achieve Reliability in Automotive Applications” published by “SAE International”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: High pressure die casting is characterized by rapid die filling and subsequent rapid cooling of the molten metal in the die. These characteristics are favourable for magnesium

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Fig. 5 Reference die

Determination of heat transfer coefficients using a 1-D flow model applied to irregular shaped cooling channels in pressure diecasting

Unlocking Higher Production Rates: A New Model for Irregular Cooling Channel Design in HPDC This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Determination of Heat Transfer Coefficients Using a 1-D Flow Model Applied to Irregular Shaped Cooling Channels in Pressure Diecasting” published by L. D. Clark, K. Davey, I. Rosindale, and S. Hinduja in

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Figure 1. Cast aluminium (LM24) clutch housing component.

Analysis of cooling channels performance

The Surprising Truth About Conformal Cooling: A Deep Dive into Channel Performance This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Analysis of cooling channels performance” published by A. J. Norwood, P. M. Dickens, R. C. Soar, R. Harris, G. Gibbons & R. Hansell in the International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing (2004). It was

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