This article introduces the paper [‘Modeling alloy and energy utilization in high volume die casting’] published by [‘Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction Die casting is recognized as a high-technology manufacturing process characterized by significant capital and energy investment. While die casting presents notable economic and environmental advantages, its inherent high energy
![Figure 1. Ashby diagrams used for material selection: ferrous metal alloys are represented in green, non-ferrous metal alloys in purple and red, plastics in blue, and composite materials with both plastic and metal matrices in brown and orange. The black lines are the maximum deterioration of parameters [53].](https://castman.co.kr/wp-content/uploads/image-847-570x342.webp)
This article introduces the paper ‘Optimizing Lightweight Material Selection in Automotive Engineering: A Hybrid Methodology Incorporating Ashby’s Method and VIKOR Analysis’ published by Preprints.org. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction The automotive industry is facing increasing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Lightweighting is a key strategy, and material selection plays a crucial role
This article introduces the paper ‘Analysis on the Development of Light-Weight Automobile Body’ published by ‘ASCE’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction The escalating demands for enhanced vehicle quality of life, coupled with growing economic and environmental consciousness, have positioned lightweight automobile development as a pivotal direction in the automotive sector. This paper, employing a
This paper introduction was written based on the ‘Research on the Development and Application of Lightweight Automotive Materials’ published by ‘IOP Publishing’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction Abstract-With the continuous improvement of people’s living standards, mobility tools have also evolved from walking and cycling to today’s private cars. The rapid increase in the number
This article introduces the paper [‘Layout Design and Die Casting Using CAE Simulation for Household Appliances’] published by [‘MDPI’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction The study investigates the application of Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) technology in High-Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) for household appliances, specifically cooking grills. The research addresses the increasing demand for aluminum alloy
This article introduces the paper ‘Evaluation of Thermal Stability and Its Effect on the Corrosion Behaviour of Mg-RE Alloys Processed by High-Pressure Torsion’ published by MDPI. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction This research paper evaluates and compares the microstructure, texture evolution, and corrosion behavior of low light rare-earth (LREE) containing Mg-1.4Nd and low heavy
![Figure 2. Use of magnesium-based materials in the automotive industry. Reproduced with permission from Sankaranarayanan, S. and M. Gupta (2021). “Emergence of god’s favorite metallic element: Magnesium based materials for engineering and biomedical applications.”; published by Elsevier, 2021 [54].](https://castman.co.kr/wp-content/uploads/image-820-570x342.webp)
This article introduces the paper [‘Applications of Magnesium and Its Alloys: A Review’] published by [‘Applied Sciences’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction Magnesium is highlighted as a promising material in this review, owing to its unique combination of mechanical and biomedical properties that render it suitable for a broad spectrum of applications. The abstract
![Figure 9. Baseline part and demonstration part geometry (reproduced with permission from Reference [279]; copyright © 2024, The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society).](https://castman.co.kr/wp-content/uploads/image-803-570x342.webp)
This article introduces the paper ‘Current Trends in Metallic Materials for Body Panels and Structural Members Used in the Automotive Industry’ published by ‘MDPI’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction Abstract: The development of lightweight and durable materials for car body panels and load-bearing elements in the automotive industry results from the constant desire to
This article introduces the paper [‘Optimization of Die casting process based on Taguchi approach’] published by [‘Elsevier’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction Due to its attributes of light weight and good formability, aluminium die casting is significantly important in the automotive industry. Porosity is a frequently encountered defect in aluminium die castings, limiting the
This article introduces the paper ‘Life Cycle Environmental Impact of Magnesium Automotive Components’ published by ‘TMS (The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society)’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction The development of magnesium applications in the automotive sector is gaining considerable traction. A critical aspect of this growing interest is the evaluation of the environmental footprint
