Category Archives: Technical Data-E

Figure 1. Car body concepts as a function of production volume.

High Strength Aluminum Alloys in Car Manufacturing

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “High strength aluminum alloys in car manufacturing” published by IOP Publishing. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract In recent decades, there are many requirements stated against car manufacturing both from the customers’ side and also as legal requirements to reduce harmful emissions to provide increased environment protection,

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Figure 9- Left: Schematics of a conventional HPDC cold chamber machine [14]; Right: Typical layout of a component produced by a cold chamber machine [15].

High Pressure Die Casting of Zamak alloys

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “High Pressure Die Casting of Zamak alloys” published by [FEUP FACULDADE DE ENGENHARIA UNIVERSIDADE DO PORTO]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction The high pressure die casting (HPDC) process has seen significant advancements, especially within the automotive sector. While aluminum alloys are commonly used, zinc

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Figure 3. Mould surface repaired by TIG welding

High pressure die casting mould repair technologies

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “High pressure die casting mould repair technologies” published by MTSM2017. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction This paper presents the most commonly used technologies for repairing high-pressure die-cast moulds. High-pressure die casting (HPDC) effectively addresses issues found in conventional casting, such as porosity, surface roughness,

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Figure 7: Effect of Pressure Head and Change in Gate Design on the Velocity of Metal Flow: (a) 90° Bend; (b) r/d = 1; (c) r/d = 6; (d) Multiple 90° Bends. The Variables r and d are the Radius of Curvature and the Diameter of the Runner, Respectively

GATING DESIGN CRITERIA FOR SOUND CASTING

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “GATING DESIGN CRITERIA FOR SOUND CASTING” published by IJMERR. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction Casting may experience defects such as porosity and incomplete filling. Gating/riser system design is critical to improving casting quality. The objective of the research is to optimize gating systems with

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Figure 1. Calculated isothermal section at 298 K for MgAl-Ca alloy system [3].

Fundamental Research Needs for the Magnesium Powertrain Cast Components (MPCC) Project

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “Fundamental Research Needs for the Magnesium Powertrain Cast Components (MPCC) Project” published by TMS (The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society). 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction AbstractThe Magnesium Powertrain Cast Components Project is a jointly sponsored effort by the US Department of Energy and the

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Fig. 2 – Schematic picture of a four-chamber casting refining furnace7

Final Report on Refining Technologies of Magnesium

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “Final Report on Refining Technologies of Magnesium” published by Government of Canada. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction Magnesium recycling has become increasingly important due to the metal’s growing use in automotive die-casting. To sustain this growth, all forms of die-cast magnesium scrap must be

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Fig. 3 - Hydrogen removal to gas bubbles in a degasser.

Final Report on Refining Technologies of Aluminum

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “Final Report on Refining Technologies of Aluminum” published by Government of Canada. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction Aluminum refining is crucial for meeting the stringent quality demands of industries like automotive. The report details the three primary refining processes: fluxing, floatation, and filtration. These

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Conceptualization of Mega-Casting Concepts

Fields of Action in Mega-Casting for the Industrialization of Automotive Car Bodies

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “Fields of Action in Mega-Casting for the Industrialization of Automotive Car Bodies” published by 27. – 29. SEP 2022 | BAD NAUHEIM, GERMANY, Car Body Parts – from development to production. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction The automotive industry is undergoing a transformational process,

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Fig. 1. Die-cast sample shape

Features and Vehicle Application of Heat Resistant Die Cast Magnesium Alloy

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “Features and Vehicle Application of Heat Resistant Die Cast Magnesium Alloy” published by SEI TECHNICAL REVIEW. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction Magnesium (Mg) alloys are desirable for lightweighting applications, particularly in automotive powertrains. However, commonly used alloys like AZ91 and AM60 suffer from poor

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Fig. 5. Field of reduced instantaneous thermal stresses induced by temperature field

Experimental-Numerical Model of the Initiation and Propagation of Cracks in Die Inserts

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“Experimental-Numerical Model of the Initiation and Propagation of Cracks in Die Inserts”] published by [‘ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction The aim of the research presented in this paper was to develop an experimental – numerical model for predicting the life

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