Category Archives: Technical Data-E

Fig. 3. Temperature capability of various material classes (courtesy NASA Lewis)

Advanced metals for aerospace and automotive use

This paper summary is based on the article Advanced metals for aerospace and automotive use presented at the Materials Science and Engineering, A184 (1994) 119-133 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: The pursuit of enhanced performance in aerospace systems and automobiles necessitates materials exhibiting superior characteristics compared to conventional materials. This is particularly critical for automotive

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Fig. 2. Flowchart for cast design.

A Study on Development of a Die Design System for Diecasting

This paper summary is based on the article “A Study on Development of a Die Design System for Diecasting” presented in The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Die casting stands as a pivotal forming method in modern manufacturing, particularly for high-volume production of components requiring short lead times and

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Fig. 1. Moving cavity block

A runner-optimization design study of a die-casting die

This paper summary is based on the article A runner-optimization design study of a die-casting die presented at the Journal of Materials Processing Technology 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Purpose and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology 5. Main Research Results: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Follow-up Research: 8. References: 9. Copyright: This

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Fig. 8. Schematic illustration of spray/blow after part ejection.

A complete computer aided engineering (CAE) modelling and optimization of high pressure die casting (HPDC) process

This paper summary is based on the article “A complete computer aided engineering (CAE) modelling and optimization of high pressure die casting (HPDC) process” presented in the Journal of Manufacturing Processes. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Purpose and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology: 5. Main Research Results: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future

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Fig. 4. Rounded corners and reinforcement ribs on the lower part (left) and the upper part (right).

RESEARCH ON THE DESIGN FOR PROTECTING THE ARDUINO-MEGA MICROCONTROLLER USED AT AQUATIC EXPLORATION

This paper summary is based on the article RESEARCH ON THE DESIGN FOR PROTECTING THE ARDUINO-MEGA MICROCONTROLLER USED AT AQUATIC EXPLORATION presented at the ACTA TECHNICA NAPOCENSIS 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Purpose and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology 5. Main Research Results: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Follow-up Research: 8. References:

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Figure 1. MMLV concept vehicle

Aluminum High-Pressure Vacuum Die Casting Applications for the Multi-Material Lightweight Vehicle (MMLV) Body Structure

1. Overview: 2. Research Background: This research stemmed from the Multi-Material Lightweight Vehicle (MMLV) project, a collaborative effort initiated in 2012 by Magna International, the U.S. Department of Energy, and Ford Motor Company. The societal impetus was the need for improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions through vehicle weight reduction. The research addressed limitations of

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Figure 11. Backward-curved fan manufactured by sand casting with top-down gating system: (a) front; (b) back.

Casting Simulation-Based Design for Manufacturing Backward-Curved Fan with High Shape

This paper summary is based on the article Casting Simulation-Based Design for Manufacturing Backward-Curved Fan with High Shape Difficulty presented at Metals, MDPI 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: In contemporary engineering, centrifugal fans, particularly backward-curved fans, are critical components in high-performance applications, such as engine cooling systems operating at elevated rotational speeds. Manufacturing these complex

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Figure 1. Shape specifications of longitudinal carrier and sampling position of tensile sample. Figure 2. Dimensions of tensile specimen. Figure 1. Shape specifications of longitudinal carrier and sampling position of tensile sample.

Effect of Artificial Aging Treatment on the Mechanical Properties and Regulation of Precipitated Phase Particles of High-Pressure Die-Cast Thin-Wall AlSi10MnMg Longitudinal Carrier

This paper summary is based on the article Effect of Artificial Aging Treatment on the Mechanical Properties and Regulation of Precipitated Phase Particles of High-Pressure Die-Cast Thin-Wall AlSi10MnMg Longitudinal Carrier presented at Materials, MDPI 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Purpose and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology 5. Main Research Results: 6. Conclusion and

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Fig. 3 Optical images of grain refined alloy samples using Al-5Ti-1B at only one magnification (750 ppm Ti,150 ppm B)

Effect of Addition of Grain Refiner and Modifier on Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of Squeeze Cast A356 Alloy

This paper summary is based on the article “Effect of Addition of Grain Refiner and Modifier on Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of Squeeze Cast A356 Alloy” presented at the “Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals” 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: In industries such as automobile, aerospace, and defense, Aluminum-Silicon (Al-Si) alloys, particularly grade A356,

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Figure 7. Water testing results for Fr unmatched (left) vs. Fr matched (right) (a) 0.5 s after pullingplug, (b) 0.74 s (c) 1 s, (d) 1.24 s.

A Novel Approach to Visualize Liquid Aluminum Flow to Advance Casting Science

This paper summary is based on the article “A Novel Approach to Visualize Liquid Aluminum Flow to Advance Casting Science” presented at the “MDPI Materials” 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Social/Academic Context of the Research Topic:In sand-casting, turbulent filling of molten metal is a well-known precursor to casting defects such as bi-films, porosity, and oxide

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