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Fig. 6. Sketch of the casting technique used by Gibbs Die Casting to cast Mg alloys [144].

Progress and prospects in Mg-alloy super-sized high pressure die casting for automotive structural components

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Progress and prospects in Mg-alloy super-sized high pressure die casting for automotive structural components” published by “Journal of Magnesium and Alloys”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Since the introduction of Tesla’s Giga-Casting process, the automotive industry has widely accepted the concept of super-sized structural components due to their

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Figure 8. The megacasting replaces many stamped parts at the rear of this Volvo's chassis (Carney, 2022)

New Trends in Aluminum Die Casting Alloys for Automotive Applications

This introduction paper is based on the paper “New Trends in Aluminum Die Casting Alloys for Automotive Applications” published by “The Eurasia Proceedings of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (EPSTEM)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In order to provide ecological balance, new technologies are being developed to reduce fuel consumption. Within these new technologies, usage of

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Figure 1. Hybrid HPDC casting with gating system, casting and metal sheet. The metal sheet is connected to the casting by the surface contour of the metal sheet (ribs), which is filled by the melt.

Multi-scale simulation of hybrid light metal structures produced by high pressure die casting

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Multi-scale simulation of hybrid light metal structures produced by high pressure die casting” published by “IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In modern automotive structural components, metal sheets are combined with casting parts to enable a light and mechanical stable structure. In

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Fig. 1 Gating system design of clutch housing: (a) case I, (b) case II, and (c) case III

Mould Design for Clutch Housing Parts using a Casting Simulation of High Pressure Die Casting

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Mould Design for Clutch Housing Parts using a Casting Simulation of High Pressure Die Casting” published by “International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: To manufacture automotive clutch housing parts in application of high pressure die casting, the following three gating system designs

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Fig. 2 Drawing of the test sample and the sample itself for the tensile test

Monitoring of the microstructure and mechanical properties of the magnesium alloy used for steering wheel manufacturing

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Monitoring of the microstructure and mechanical properties of the magnesium alloy used for steering wheel manufacturing” published by “MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The article presents the microstructure and mechanical properties of magnesium steering wheels. These steering wheels are manufactured by high pressure die casting. High-pressure

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FIG. 2 Door and window frames for a German sports car (Photo: Georg Fischer AG). Telai di portiere e finestrini di un’automobile sportiva tedesca (Photo: Georg Fischer AG).

The tool steel producer’s contribution to successful die casting of structural components

This introduction paper is based on the paper “The tool steel producer’s contribution to successful die casting of structural components” published by “AIM / La Metallurgia Italiana”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Die cast structural components for the automotive industry gain more and more importance as they highly contribute to a weight reduction of cars and

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Fig. 1. The components of intermetallic phases examined using XRD and TEM in the Mg4LaxAl (x ¼ 08, wt.%) alloys fabricated by gravity die casting. The purple dotted lines correspond to the critical Al/La ratio for the formation of certain simplex intermetallic phase, and the dotted gray area corresponds to the Al/La range where only Mg12La phase forms. (For interpretation of the references to color in this figure legend, the reader is referred to the Web version of this article.)

Developing a die casting magnesium alloy with excellent mechanical performance by controlling intermetallic phase

This article introduces the paper “Developing a die casting magnesium alloy with excellent mechanical performance by controlling intermetallic phase”. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Purpose and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology: 5. Main Research Results: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Follow-up Research: 8. References: 9. Copyright: This material was summarized based on

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High-pressure die-cast (HPDC) aluminium alloys for automotive applications

High-pressure die-cast (HPDC) aluminium alloys for automotive applications

This article introduces the paper [‘High-pressure die-cast (HPDC) aluminium alloys for automotive applications’] presented at the [‘Advanced materials in automotive engineering’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: The chapter addresses the historical progression of aluminium materials in automotive applications, with a central focus on High-Pressure Die-Cast (HPDC) aluminium alloys. It traces

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Figure 1: Inner side of the moving die (a) and the geometry with four test cases two-holes, steps, threecan and u-profiles (b) and the shown in a)

Combined Defect Prediction for Large-Area Die-Cast Components Using High-Resolution Multi-Phase Simulation

This article introduces the paper “Combined defect prediction for large-area die-cast components using high-resolution multi-phase simulation”. 1. Overview 2. Research Background 3. Research Purpose and Research Questions 4. Research Methodology 5. Main Research Results 6. Conclusion and Discussion 7. Future Follow-up Research 8. References 9. Copyright This material was summarized based on the above paper,

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Figure A. Outer rotor induction motor mesh operation and 2D FEA

High-Efficiency Outer Rotor Induction Machine Design for Diverse Industrial Applications

The content of this introduction paper is based on the article “For different industrial applications: Outer rotor and low speed induction machine design” published by “Journal of the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture of Gazi University”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: “Today, with the developing new technologies, in addition to the traditional usage areas of asynchronous

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