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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

Here is the summary based on the paper “Influence of Die Temperature in High Pressure Die Casting of Thin-Walled Components” by M. Wessén and L. Näslund: Paper Summary: This paper summary is based on the article “Influence of Die Temperature in High Pressure Die Casting of Thin-Walled Components” presented at the NADCA Die Casting Congress

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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 paper summary is based on the article “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:

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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 paper summary is based on the article “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.

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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 paper summary is based on the article 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

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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 paper summary is based on the article 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

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Figure 8. Developed Al-6Zn-2Mg-1.5Cu alloy propeller

Development of Low-Pressure Die-Cast Al-Zn-Mg-Cu Alloy Propellers Part II: Simulations for Process Optimization

1. Overview: Title: Development of Low-Pressure Die-Cast Al-Zn-Mg-Cu Alloy Propellers Part II: Simulations for Process OptimizationAuthor: Min-Seok Kim and Soonho WonPublication Year: 2024Publishing Journal: Materials (MDPI)Keywords: Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy; low-pressure die-casting; simulation; propeller; hot tearing 2. Research Background: The demand for high-performance leisure boat propellers is steadily increasing. While stainless steel propellers offer superior properties, their

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Fig. 4. Integrated magnesium door cast inner developed as part of a DOEsponsored project led by GM, right, and equivalent steel stamped door inner, left [10] (Copyright 2015 by IMA. Used with permission).

A review of magnesium die-castings for closure applications

1. Overview: 2. Background: The Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, enacted in 1975, mandated improvements in the average fuel economy of North American cars and light trucks. While initial increases were required from Model Year (MY) 1978–MY 1985, significant increases weren’t seen until MY 2011. Currently, rising fuel economy requirements are scheduled through MY

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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 paper summary is based on the article [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

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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

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 commercial purposes is prohibited.Copyright © 2025 CASTMAN. All rights reserved.

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

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 commercial purposes is prohibited.Copyright © 2025 CASTMAN. All rights reserved.