Category Archives: Salt Core-E

Fig. 3. Examples of dense ceramic components of manufacturing equipment for semiconductor devices and liquid crystal display panels.

Automotive and industrial applications of structural ceramics in Japan

A Review of Japan’s Evolving Ceramics Market: From High-Stress Engine Parts to High-Purity Electronics This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Automotive and industrial applications of structural ceramics in Japan” by Akira Okada, published in the Journal of the European Ceramic Society (2008). It is summarized and analyzed for industry professionals by the

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Fig. 4 Morphology of three kinds of WSSCs: ( a) fracture of KCl WSSC; ( b) fracture of KNO3 WSSC; ( c) fracture of binary composite WSSC; ( d) solidified structure of KCl WSSC; ( e) solidified structure of KNO3 WSSC; ( f) solidified structure of binary composite WSSC

Unlocking Complex Designs: A Breakthrough in High-Strength Water-Soluble Salt Cores for Zinc Die Casting

This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Preparation and properties of a binary composite water-soluble salt core for zinc alloy by die casting” by TU Suo, FAN Zi-tian, LIU Fu-chu, and GONG Xiao-long, published in the Chinese Journal of Engineering (2017). It is summarized and analyzed for HPDC professionals by the experts at

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Fig. 9: Microstructures and EDX results of purified NaCl (99.5%) reinforced by aluminum borate whisker. Whisker addition is 3.8vol%. (a) is SEM image with low magnification. (b) and (c) are enlarged area in fig. 6 (a). (d) and (e) are EDX results analyzed at fig.6 (b) and (c), respectively.

Strength of Aluminum Borate Whisker Reinforced Alkali Halides Salt Core

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Strength of Aluminum Borate Whisker Reinforced Alkali Halides Salt Core” published by “J. JFS (Journal of the Japan Foundry Engineering Society)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Salt core for the high pressure die casting was investigated. Three alkali halides, i.e. sodium chloride NaCl (98%), potassium bromide KBr (99.7%)

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Figure 8. Division of unbounded undercut feature: (a) extension of shortest non-convex edges, (b) creating a surface patch, (c) simple undercut feature No. 1 and (d) simple undercut feature No. 2.

Automated identification of complex undercut features for side-core design for die-casting parts

The content of this introduction paper is based on the article “Automated identification of complex undercut features for side-core design for die-casting parts” published by “SAGE Publications on behalf of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: This article describes automated identification, classification, division and determination of release direction of complex undercut features

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Fig. 1 (a)Appearance of injection-molded salt mixture and (b) Schematic illustration of mold

Mechanical Properties of Mixed Salt Core Made by Die Casting Machine

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Mechanical Properties of Mixed Salt Core Made by Die Casting Machine” published by “鋳造工学 (Journal of the Japan Foundry Engineering Society, J. JFS)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Effects of mold temperature and injection pressure on mechanical properties and surface defects of Na2CO3-20mol%NaCl-30mol%KCl salt-mixtures made by high pressure

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FIG. 2. Partial slurry printing characteristics with different solid contents: (a) 54 wt.%, (b) 56 wt.%, (c) 58 wt.%, (d) 60 wt.%.

Parameter Optimization and Precision Control of Water-Soluble Support Cores for Hollow Composite Castings Fabricated by Slurry Microextrusion Direct Forming Method

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Parameter Optimization and Precision Control of Water-Soluble Support Cores for Hollow Composite Castings Fabricated by Slurry Microextrusion Direct Forming Method” published by “3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The optimization of slurry content and forming process parameters has a significant effect in slurry micro-extrusion

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Fig. 3. SKD61 steel salt core mold.

Improving the Mechanical Properties of Salt Core through Reinforcing Fibers

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Improving the Mechanical Properties of Salt Core through Reinforcing Fibers” published by “Journal of Sensor Science and Technology”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Salt cores have attracted considerable attention for their application to the casting process of electric vehicle parts as a solution to ecological issues. However, the

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High-Temperature Mechanical Properties of NaCl–Na2CO3 Salt-Mixture Removable Cores for Aluminum Die-Casting

High-Temperature Mechanical Properties of NaCl­Na2CO3 Salt-Mixture Removable Cores for Aluminum Die-Casting

This introduction paper is based on the paper “[High-Temperature Mechanical Properties of NaCl-Na2CO3 Salt-Mixture Removable Cores for Aluminum Die-Casting]” published by “[The Japan Institute of Metals and Materials]”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The NaCl-Na2CO3 salt mixture is proposed as a water-soluble core material for aluminum die-casting processes. The mechanical properties and microstructures of NaCl-Na2CO3 samples

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Fig. 1. Mold for fusible core preparation.

Evaluation of Microstructure and Mechanical Property of a Novel Ceramic Salt Core

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Evaluation of Microstructure and Mechanical Property of a Novel Ceramic Salt Core” published by “Journal of the Korean Foundrymen’s Society”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: This study deals about the development of fusible core with low melting temperature by addition of ceramic particles. A new concept of salt

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Fig. 1 Wet tensile strength and pH of bentonite molding mixture samples

Utilization of Ecological Friendly Cores for Magnesium Alloys Castings: A Summary

This introduction paper is based on the paper “UTILIZATION OF ECOLOGICAL FRIENDLY CORES FOR MAGNESIUM ALLOYS CASTINGS” published by “METAL 2013”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The goal of this study is determination of utilization of cores based on inorganic materials without negative impacts on environment in gravity casting technology of Mg-alloys. The contribution includes analysis

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