This introduction paper is based on the paper “[WATER-SOLUBLE CORES – VERIFYING DEVELOPMENT TRENDS]” published by “[Materiali in tehnologije / Materials and technology]”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Application of pure inorganic salt-based cores has been known since the end of the 20th century, especially in the field of gravity and low-pressure die casting. The contemporary
![Figure 6. Images showing interior applications of HPDC magnesium alloys: (a) AZ91D automotive audio amplifier cast by Twin City die casting company [44]; (b) AM60 display bracket on 2021 ford explorer; (c) AM60 steering column cast by Meridian lightweight technologies; (d) AM50 center console on Audi A8 and (e) AM60 center stack on JLR defender [45] (courtesy of GF casting solutions).](https://castman.co.kr/wp-content/uploads/Figure_6._Images_showing_interior_applications_of_HPDC_magnesium_alloys_a_AZ91D_automotive_audio_a-570x342.webp)
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Applications of High-Pressure Die-Casting (HPDC) Magnesium Alloys in Industry” published by “IntechOpen”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: High-pressure die-cast (HPDC) magnesium alloys have seen diverse applications in the automotive industry, primarily driven by requirements in internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. As the automotive industry is transitioning to an
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Friction Stir Processing: A Thermomechanical Processing Tool for High Pressure Die Cast Al-Alloys for Vehicle Light-weighting” published by “Manufacturing Letters”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: This study uses friction stir processing (FSP) for thermomechanical processing of high-pressure die-casting (HPDC) to modify microstructure and improve mechanical properties. FSP is
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Green Innovations in Foundry Production Processes of Automobile Castings” published by “Rocznik Ochrona Środowiska”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The paper deals with individual possibilities for energy savings and the use of chemicals in the production of automotive components. Specifically, it focuses on operating an aluminium foundry where
![Fig. 6. Sketch of the casting technique used by Gibbs Die Casting to cast Mg alloys [144].](https://castman.co.kr/wp-content/uploads/image-2016-368x342.webp)
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Progress and prospects in Mg-alloy super-sized high pressure die casting for automotive structural components” published by “Journal of Magnesium and Alloys”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Since the introduction of Tesla’s Giga-Casting process, the automotive industry has widely accepted the concept of super-sized structural components due to their
This introduction paper is based on the paper “New Trends in Aluminum Die Casting Alloys for Automotive Applications” published by “The Eurasia Proceedings of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (EPSTEM)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In order to provide ecological balance, new technologies are being developed to reduce fuel consumption. Within these new technologies, usage of
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Multi-scale simulation of hybrid light metal structures produced by high pressure die casting” published by “IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In modern automotive structural components, metal sheets are combined with casting parts to enable a light and mechanical stable structure. In
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Mould Design for Clutch Housing Parts using a Casting Simulation of High Pressure Die Casting” published by “International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: To manufacture automotive clutch housing parts in application of high pressure die casting, the following three gating system designs
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Monitoring of the microstructure and mechanical properties of the magnesium alloy used for steering wheel manufacturing” published by “MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The article presents the microstructure and mechanical properties of magnesium steering wheels. These steering wheels are manufactured by high pressure die casting. High-pressure
This introduction paper is based on the paper “The tool steel producer’s contribution to successful die casting of structural components” published by “AIM / La Metallurgia Italiana”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Die cast structural components for the automotive industry gain more and more importance as they highly contribute to a weight reduction of cars and
