Category Archives: Copper-E

Fig. 1 Hardness of specimens cooled at various

Unlocking Peak Hardness: The Surprising Role of Bainite in Age-Hardened Copper Steels

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Age Hardening in Martensitic/Bainitic Matrices in a Copper-Bearing Steel” published by C. N. Hsiao and J. R. Yang in Materials Transactions, JIM (2000). It was analyzed and summarized for HPDC experts by CASTMAN experts with the help of LLM AI such as Gemini, ChatGPT, and Grok.

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Fig. 2. Hairpin winding stator assembly and end winding detail for a four conductor/slot configuration (courtesy of Tecnomatic S.p.A.).

Design_of_Induction_Motors_With_Flat_Wires_and_Copper_Rotor_for_E-Vehicles_Traction_System

Unlocking EV Performance: The Critical Role of Copper Rotor Die Casting in Next-Gen Induction Motors This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Design of Induction Motors With Flat Wires and Copper Rotor for E-Vehicles Traction System” published by Mircea Popescu, Lino Di Leonardo, Giuseppe Fabri, Giuseppe Volpe, Nicolas Riviere, and Marco Villani in

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Electric powertrain components that require temperature control. The components with a red background are particularly suitable for direct cooling.

A Breakthrough in E-Mobility: Integrating Complex Cooling Channels Directly into Die-Cast Housings

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Leakage-free cooling channels for Die-cast housing components” published by Dirk Lehmhus, Christoph Pille, Dustin Borheck, et al. in Giesserei (2018). It was analyzed and summarized for HPDC experts by CASTMAN experts with the help of LLM AI such as Gemini, ChatGPT, and Grok. Keywords Executive Summary

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Fig. 3: 2D view of Stator & Stator Bars, Rotor & Rotor Bars and Air Gap.

Modeling and Simulation of 0.5 HP Rotating Machine for the Investigation of Losses by Using Copper as Rotor Bar Material

The content of this introduction paper is based on the article “Modeling and Simulation of 0.5 HP Rotating Machine for the Investigation of Losses by Using Copper as Rotor Bar Material” published by [‘Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In this paper, the 0.5HP three phase AC induction motor have

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Figure 1. NPV and Payback period function as the initial incremental cost for 4,000 h of operation

Induction Motors with Copper Rotor: A New Opportunity for Increasing Motor Efficiency

The content of this introductory paper is based on the article “[Title of the paper: Induction motors with copper rotor: a new opportunity for increasing motor efficiency]” published by [Publisher: International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering (IJECE)]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The copper rotor induction motor (CURIM) was recently introduced because it has lower

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FIGURE 4. a) Rotor slot parametrization, b) examples of slot shapes investigated during the optimization.

Design-Based Comparison Between Aluminium and Copper Cages in Squirrel Cage Induction Motors

The content of this introduction paper is based on the article “Squirrel Cage Induction Motor: A Design-Based Comparison Between Aluminium and Copper Cages” published by “IEEE Open Journal of Industry Applications”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In many industrial applications the self-starting capability of electric motors is still an important requirement enabling to simplify the drive

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Fig. 1. Principle of friction stir welding (Backer and Bolmsjo, 2014)

A critical review of friction stir welding process

A Comprehensive Guide to FSW: Understanding the Process, Parameters, and Potential for High-Strength Joints This technical brief is based on the academic paper “A Critical Review of Friction Stir Welding Process” by Verma, S. M. & Misra, J.P., published in DAAAM International Scientific Book 2015. It is summarized and analyzed for manufacturing and design professionals

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Fig. 3 Microstructures at different zones of the friction stir welded Cu-SS Joint Future work:

A combined full-field imaging and metallography approach to assess the local properties of friction stir welded (FSW) copper-stainless steel joints

Unlocking the Secrets of Dissimilar Metal Joining: Advanced Imaging Techniques Reveal How to Create Stronger, More Reliable Copper-Steel Bonds. This technical brief is based on the academic paper “A combined full-field imaging and metallography approach to assess the local properties of friction stir welded (FSW) copper-stainless steel joints” by S. Ramachandran, J.M. Dulieu-Barton, P.A.S. Reed,

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FIG. 6.1 Portions of tensile stress -strain  curves in metals.1 (a) Elastic behavior. (b) Elastic and plastic behaviors.

Properties of Engineering Materials

A Design Engineer’s Guide to Material Properties: Mastering the Fundamentals for Optimal Performance This technical brief is based on the academic chapter “Chapter 6: Properties of Engineering Materials” by Theodore Gela, D.Eng.Sc., from the MECHANICAL DESIGN HANDBOOK. It is summarized and analyzed for HPDC professionals by the experts at CASTMAN. Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge:

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Figure 4. Cold Chamber Process (Groover, 2007)

Process and Tool Design for the High Integrity Die Casting of Aluminum and Magnesium Alloys

A Blueprint for High-Integrity HPDC: Tackling Porosity in Structural Aluminum & Magnesium Castings This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Process and Tool Design for the High Integrity Die Casting of Aluminum and Magnesium Alloys” by Varun Nandakumar, presented as a Master’s Thesis at The Ohio State University (2014). It is summarized and

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