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Fig. 1. Tensile properties of the four alloys made from cylindrical tensile test bars examined in as-cast, T4 and T6 tempers. (a), ADC3, (b), ADC10#1, (c) ADC10#2, (d) ADC12.

Unlocking Hidden Strength: How Novel Heat Treatments Transform HPDC Aluminum Alloys

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “The Effect of Heat Treatment on Tensile, Fatigue and Fracture Resistance of ADC3, ADC10, and ADC12 Alloys” published by Roger N. Lumley, David Viano, John R. Griffiths, and Cameron J. Davidson in the Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Aluminium Alloys (2010). It was analyzed

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Figure 1 – BMW X5 Shock tower cast by Albany Chicago in Aural-2 alloy.

Unlocking Performance: A Deep Dive into Modern Structural Die Casting Alloys

This technical review is based on the academic paper “Aluminum Alloys for Structural Die Casting” by Martin Hartlieb, published in Die Casting Engineer (May 2013). CASTMAN’s technical experts analyzed and summarized this with the help of AI. 1. Overview 2. Abstract The demand for large, complex, and high-performance structural die castings for applications in the

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Figure 1. The plate casting showing the complete runner system, overflows, and ejection points.

Are Mechanical Properties of HPDC Parts Directional? New Insights for Better Castings

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Are the Mechanical Properties of High Pressure Die-Castings Directional?” published by Roger Lumley in the 51st AFI & 16th ADCA Conference (2016). It was analyzed and summarized for HPDC experts by CASTMAN experts with the help of LLM AI such as Gemini, ChatGPT, and Grok. Keywords

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Fig. 6. Analyze of the cavities filling with Flow3D software

Reducing Porosity Defects in Aluminum HPDC: Key Causes and Practical Solutions

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “ANALYZE OF THE POSSIBLE CAUSES OF POROSITY TYPE DEFECTS IN ALUMINIUM HIGH PRESSURE DIECAST PARTS” by Ference Peti and Lucian Grama, published by SC CIE Matronca SA, Romania. It was analyzed and summarized for HPDC experts by CASTMAN experts with the help of LLM AI such

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Figure 6. Aluminum spaceframe (Source: Paefgen 1994)

Unlocking Lightweight Automotive Innovation: The Potential of Wrought Magnesium

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Analysis of the Potential for New Automotive Uses of Wrought Magnesium” published by L. Gaines, R. Cuenca, F. Stodolsky, and S. Wu at the Center for Transportation Research, Argonne National Laboratory (1996). It was analyzed and summarized for automotive engineers by CASTMAN experts with the help

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Fig.1 – (a) The rotating furnace-sonication system; (b) Impeller with nitrogen degassing, (c) Shock tower.

How Rotary Degassing-Ultrasonic Methods Can Slash Porosity in HPDC Products

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “An investigation on effect of rotary degassing-ultrasonic method on high pressure die casting products” published in La Metallurgia Italiana (2022). It was analyzed and summarized for HPDC experts by CASTMAN experts with the help of LLM AI such as Gemini, ChatGPT, and Grok. Keywords Executive Summary

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Figure 3: Residual Plots for Yield Strength of a FSW Joint in ANOVA

Maximizing Friction Stir Welding (FSW) Strength: A Statistical Optimization for Joining Dissimilar Aluminum Alloys

This technical brief is based on the academic paper “A STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF JOINT STRENGTH OF DISSIMILAR ALUMINIUM ALLOYS FORMED BY FRICTION STIR WELDING USING TAGUCHI DESIGN APPROACH, ANOVA FOR THE OPTIMIZATION OF PROCESS PARAMETERS” by Mohammed Yunus & Mohammad S. Alsoufi, published in [IMPACT: International Journal of Research in Engineering & Technology (IMPACT: IJRET)]

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Figure 1 - EZAC net shape insert molded crankshaft prototype for lawn trimmer

Recent Zinc Die Casting Developments

How New EZAC® and HF Alloys Are Overcoming Traditional Temperature and Weight Limitations in Die Casting This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Recent Zinc Die Casting Developments” by R. Winter and F. E. Goodwin, Sc.D., published by the North American Die Casting Association (2013). It is summarized and analyzed for HPDC professionals

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Figure. 3 Comparing score of feature importance analysis results

Factors Analysis and Prediction in Die-casting Process for Defects Reduction

Using Machine Learning to Predict and Reduce Porosity Defects in Die-Casting This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Factors Analysis and Prediction in Die-casting Process for Defects Reduction” by Pavee Siriruk and Titiwetaya Yaikratok, published in the Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (2022). It is summarized and

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Fig.1.Die casting hot chamber machine

Elimination of Wastes In Die Casting Industry By Lean Manufacturing

A Phased, Data-Driven Approach to Eliminating the 5 Major Wastes in Die Casting Operations This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Elimination of Wastes In Die Casting Industry By Lean Manufacturing: A Case Study” by Sumit Kumar Singh, Deepak Kumar, and Tarun Gupta, published in the IOSR Journal of Engineering (IOSRJEN) (2014). It

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