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Figure 3: Developed Mg oil pan and cooling lines.

A Study on Die Casting Process of the Automobile Oil Pan Using the Heat Resistant Magnesium Alloy

This article introduces the paper “A Study on Die Casting Process of the Automobile Oil Pan Using the Heat Resistant Magnesium Alloy”. Abstract: This research paper investigates the die casting process for automobile oil pans using heat-resistant magnesium alloys, aiming to replace the currently used aluminum alloy. The study uses computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations

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Figure 3.5: SEM images on the fracture surface of HPDC processed primary alloy showing: (a) gas pores, and (b) shrinkage pore. (adapted from [79])

Influence of Die Temperature in High Pressure Die Casting of Thin-Walled Components

This article introduces the paper “Influence of Die Temperature in High Pressure Die Casting of Thin-Walled Components” by M. Wessén and L. Näslund: 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

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Figure 5. Flow characteristics at different velocities of injection: : (a1–a6) 1.0 m/s, (b1–b6) 1.5 m/s

Study on the Influence of Injection Velocity on Hole Defects in Die-Cast Aluminum Alloy

This article introduces the paper “Study on the Influence of Injection Velocity on the Evolution of Hole Defects in Die-Cast Aluminum Alloy” presented at the MDPI 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.

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Figure 1. Structure of the vacuum die-cast equipment

Study on Microstructures and Properties of Al. Alloy Vacuum Die-Cast Parts

This article introduces the paper “Study on Microstructures and Properties of the Al. Alloy Vacuum Die-Cast Parts of TL117 and C611” presented in the Journal of Physics: Conference Series. 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:

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Figure 13. The schematic diagrams of the ACSR Rheo-HPDC process (reprinted with permission from ref. [36], 2022, Elsevier).

Research Progress on Thermal Conductivity of High-Pressure Die-Cast Aluminum Alloys

This article introduces the paper “Research Progress on Thermal Conductivity of High-Pressure Die-Cast Aluminum Alloys” presented at the Metals, MDPI 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 is Yixian Liu

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Figure 5. Results of constrained rod casting: (a) AA7075; (b) AA7068; (c) AA7055.

Development of Low-Pressure Die-Cast Al–Zn–Mg–Cu Alloy Propellers—Part I: Hot Tearing Simulations for Alloy Optimization

This article introduces the paper “Development of Low-Pressure Die-Cast Al–Zn–Mg–Cu Alloy Propellers—Part I: Hot Tearing Simulations for Alloy Optimization” presented in Materials Journal. 1. Overview: High-Strength Aluminum Alloy Propellers, Addressing Hot Tearing Issues Through Alloy Optimization Research 2. Research Background: Demand for High-Performance Leisure Boat Propellers, Hot Tearing Challenges in 7xxx Series Alloys 3. Research

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Figure 11. Micrographs of fractured (a) α-Al15(Fe,Mn,Cr)3Si2 particle and (b) β-Al5FeSi platelet after wear testing.

Designing Wear-Resistant Diecast AlSi9Cu3(Fe) Alloys for High-Temperature Components

This article introduces the paper [Design of Wear-Resistant Diecast AlSi9Cu3(Fe) Alloys for High-Temperature Components] published in the journal [Metals]. 1. Paper Overview This research focuses on enhancing the AlSi9Cu3(Fe) alloy with iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), and chromium (Cr) to develop wear-resistant diecast aluminum-silicon-copper alloys suitable for high-temperature applications. Several alloys with varying levels of iron,

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Fig. 1 Pictures of one of the better castings a and c die temperature 250 °C and injection velocity 2.0 m/s, and worst castings b and d die temperature 180 °C and injection velocity 1.3 m/s for AS31

Mechanical Properties and Deformation Behaviour of High-Pressure Die-Cast Magnesium-Aluminium Based Alloys

This article introduces the paper “Mechanical Properties and Deformation Behaviour of High-Pressure Die-Cast Magnesium-Aluminium Based Alloys”. 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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Fig. 2. Improved part design

Magnesium Alloys and Applications in Automotive Industry

This article introduces the paper “Magnesium Alloys and Applications in Automotive Industry”. 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, and unauthorized use for

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Figure 9 A part of Al die cast product where internal soundness was improved by the application of DHA-THERMO core pins

High Thermal Conductivity Steel and its Application to Die Casting Tools

This article introduces the paper “High Thermal Conductivity Steel and its Application to Die Casting Tools” presented at the NADCA Die Casting Congress & Exposition in 2012. 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:

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