Category Archives: Copper-E

Figure 1.2: Water exit from the mould

Influence of Water Quality and Kind of Metal in the Secondary Cooling Zone of Casting Process

Unlock Peak Performance: How Water Quality Drives Casting Cooling Process Optimization This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Influence of Water Quality and Kind of Metal in the Secondary Cooling Zone of Casting Process” by M.Sc. Khalid Haroun Mohamed Abdalrahman, a dissertation for the Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg (2012). It has been analyzed and summarized

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Figure 2 Casting process with the AAM-UHPC dies

Ultra-high performance alkali-activated slag as a re-usable mold for light metal casting

Reusable Molds for Die Casting: A Breakthrough with Alkali-Activated Concrete This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Ultra-high performance alkali-activated slag as a re-usable mold for light metal casting” by Janna Link, Alexander Wetzel, Sebastian Müller, and Bernhard Middendorf, published in ce/papers (2023). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for

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Figure 1: Die casting rotor component and cs at AA and BB for numerical analysis

Analysis and Optimisation of High Pressure Die Casting Parameters to Achieve Six Sigma Quality Product Using Numerical Simulation Approach

Optimizing High Pressure Die Casting Parameters: A Simulation-Driven Path to Six Sigma Quality This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Analysis and Optimisation of High Pressure Die Casting Parameters to Achieve Six Sigma Quality Product Using Numerical Simulation Approach” by Suraj R. Marathe and Dr. Carmo E. Quadros, published in the International Journal

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Fig. 1. Simulation model of alloy crystallization in the temperature range 700-500 ° C, determined for alloys 1.1-1.3.

Analysis of the Microstructure, Properties and Machinability of Al-Cu-Si Alloys

Enhancing Al-Cu-Si Alloy Performance: How Copper and Silicon Additions Boost Strength and Machinability This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Analysis of the Microstructure, Properties and Machinability of Al-Cu-Si Alloys” by J. Kozana, M. Piękoś, M. Maj, A. Garbacz-Klempka*, P.L. Żak, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2020). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge:

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Fig. 10 2.2-kW induction motor stator with frame

IE4-class 2.2-kW Induction Motor Design and Performance Evaluation

Unlocking IE4 Efficiency: How Precision Die-Cast Motor Rotors Are Redefining Performance Standards This technical summary is based on the academic paper “IE4-class 2.2-kW Induction Motor Design and Performance Evaluation” by Myeong Jin Ko, Sung-Ho Lee, and Soon Sub Park, published in the Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Technology Engineers (2021). Keywords Executive Summary

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Fig. 1. Stages of the Metal Extrusion Additive Manufacturing technique combined with solar sintering.

Harnessing the Sun: A Breakthrough in Sustainable, High-Performance Copper Component Manufacturing

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Sustainable production of copper components using concentrated solar energy in material extrusion additive manufacturing (MEX-CSE)” published by Antonio Cañadilla Sánchez, Gloria Rodríguez, Ana Romero, Miguel A. Caminero, and Oscar J. Dura in Sustainable Materials and Technologies (2023). It was analyzed and summarized for manufacturing experts by

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Thermophysical properties of Al-based metal matrix composites suitable for automotive brake discs

Beyond Cast Iron: Engineering High-Performance Al-MMC Brake Discs for 470°C+ Operation

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Thermophysical properties of Al-based metal matrix composites suitable for automotive brake discs” published by Lucia Lattanzi and Samuel Ayowole Awe in the Journal of Alloys and Metallurgical Systems (2024). It was analyzed and summarized for HPDC experts by CASTMAN experts with the help of LLM AI

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Fig. 1 Summary of elongation-tension variation of the copper based material a) for forged and laminated states, b) laminated and c) forged with different heat treatments applied like recovered or wat

Unlocking Superior Vibration Damping: How Stress Enhances the Performance of CuZnAl Shape Memory Alloys

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Effect of stress on damping capacity of a shape memory alloy CuZnAl” published by N. CIMPOEȘU, S. STANCIU, M. MAYER, I. IONIȚĂ, R. HANU CIMPOEȘU in the Journal of Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials (2010). It was analyzed and summarized for HPDC experts by CASTMAN experts with

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Fig. 4 – Optical micrographs of copper-coated basalt fiber reinforced composites. (a) 2.5 wt%, (b) 5 wt%, (c) 7.5 wt% and (d) 10 wt% fiber reinforcements.

Unlocking Superior Strength: How Copper-Coated Basalt Fibers Elevate Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Development And Characterization Of Copper-Coated Basalt Fiber Reinforced Aluminium Alloy Composites” published by S. Ezhil Vannan and S. Paul Vizhian in the International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT) (2013). It was analyzed and summarized for HPDC experts by CASTMAN with the support of AI.

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Fig. 1. Schematic of Continuous Rod Casting Machine

4 Key Levers for Casting Process Optimization: Lessons for HPDC from a Copper Alloy Study

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Effect of water flow rate, casting speed, alloying elements and pull distance on tensile strength, elongation percentage and microstructure of continuous cast copper alloys” published by Bagherian, E-R., Fan, Y., Cooper, M., Frame, B., & Abdolvand, A. in Metallurgical Research and Technology (2016). It was analyzed

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