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Figure 2: Greenhouse gas emissions of Pidgeon process according to fuel gas used

Life Cycle Assessment of Magnesium Components in Vehicle Construction

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Life Cycle Assessment of Magnesium Components in Vehicle Construction” published by “German Aerospace Centre e.V. (DLR) for the International Magnesium Association (IMA)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Magnesium has considerable potentials as lightweight material for many applications and offers valuable advantages in transport. Lightweight design is a key

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Figure 1. Typical applications of aluminium castings in automotive vehicles [5]. Nemak/American Metal Market Conference, 2015, accessed on 1 October 2022.

Joining Technologies for Aluminium Castings—A Review

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Joining Technologies for Aluminium Castings—A Review” published by “Coatings”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Aluminium castings have been widely used in many industries, including automotive, aerospace, telecommunication, construction, consumer products, etc., due to their lightweight, good electric and thermal conductivity, and electromagnetic interference/radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI) shielding properties.

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Figure 1 Topological design and optimisation of the integratedcasting structure for rear chassis.

Integrated Structural Casting Development with Digital Twin Technology

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Integrated Structural Casting Development with Digital Twin Technology” published by “The 75th World Foundry Congress”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In the present paper, we introduced the development of integrated structural castings with digital twin technology for the rear structure of high-end E-sports cars. The topological optimisation, casting

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Figure 48 : The boundary condition for Samsung battery SDI 94 Ah

Innovation and design of the battery box for electric vehicles

This summary is based on the Master Thesis “Innovation and design of the battery box for electric vehicles” published by “Faculty of Mechanical Engineering TUL”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: This master’s thesis concentrates on innovating and designing the new battery box for electric vehicles. The initial section of the thesis commences with a literature review

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FIGURE 3.—Microstructure of specimens formed by varying injection pressure: (a) 60 MPa, (b) 80 MPa, (c) 100MPa, (d) 125MPa. Brighter regions are a-Al grains and the darker regions are a mixture of empty and [Al þ Mg2Si] eutectic regions.

Injection Parameters Optimization and Artificial Aging of Automotive Die Cast Aluminum Alloy

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Injection Parameters Optimization and Artificial Aging of Automotive Die Cast Aluminum Alloy” published by “Materials and Manufacturing Processes”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: High-pressure die castings are expected to be used in the near future as high-duty structural components in the automotive industry. The effects of die casting

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Fig. 1. Equipment setup for the experiment.

Effect of Shielding Gases on the Wire Arc Additive Manufacturability of 5 Cr – 4 Mo Tool Steel for Die Casting Mold Making

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Effect of Shielding Gases on the Wire Arc Additive Manufacturability of 5 Cr – 4 Mo Tool Steel for Die Casting Mold Making” published by “Korean Journal of Metals and Materials”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Generally, molds are fabricated by the machining of massive billets of tool

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Figure 1 Vision of material circularity and manufacturingsustainability (modified, based on [1])

Integrated Computational Materials Engineering and Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Casting Industry

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Integrated Computational Materials Engineering and Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Casting Industry” published by “The 75th World Foundry Congress”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The global metal casting industry is facing enormous sustainability and regulatory challenges related to carbon reduction and carbon neutrality. Digital design and manufacturing of metal

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Figure 1. Optical Micrograph (a)3% SiC in AZ91(b)6% SiC in AZ91(c)9% SiC in AZ91(d)12% SiC in AZ91

Synthesis and Characterization of SiC p Reinforced Magnesium Alloy Based Metal Matrix Composite Through Vacuum Assisted Stir Casting Process

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Synthesis and Characterization of SiC p Reinforced Magnesium Alloy Based Metal Matrix Composite Through Vacuum Assisted Stir Casting Process” published by “International Journal of Applied Engineering Research”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Development of light weight material is one of the challenging task for all the engineers and

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Figure 2. Casting section thickness variations magnesium door inner panel.

The Application of Magnesium Die Casting to Vehicle Closures

This introduction paper is based on the paper “The Application of Magnesium Die Casting to Vehicle Closures” published by “SAE International”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: During the last decade, advances in magnesium die casting technology have enabled the production of large lightweight thin walled die castings that offer new approaches for low investment body construction

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Figure 1. Delphi Interior and Lighting Systems' magnesium alloy steering wheel component.

The Design of an Experiment to Choose an Aluminum Die Casting Alloy for Energy Absorbing Automotive Components

This introduction paper is based on the paper “The Design of an Experiment to Choose an Aluminum Die Casting Alloy for Energy Absorbing Automotive Components” published by “SAE International (Reprinted from: Developments in Aluminum Use for Vehicle Design (SP-1164))”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Targeting a steering wheel as a component requiring energy absorbing characteristics, a

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