Category Archives: Technical Data-E

Fig. 1. Proposed 2D Segmentation Approach.

Establishment of Acceptance Criteria for Tomography Inspection of Aluminium Alloy Castings

Beyond 2D X-Rays: Revolutionizing Aluminium Casting Quality with 3D Casting Inspection This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Establishment of Acceptance Criteria for Tomography Inspection of Aluminium Alloy Castings” by Abdel Rahman DAKAK, Pr. Valérie KAFTANDJIAN, Dr. Philippe DUVAUCHELLE, and Mr. Patrick BOUVET, published in International Symposium on Digital Industrial Radiology and Computed

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Fig. 1. Examples of: a) sand castings made of EN AW-2017A and b) cylindrical specimens made of these castings

INVESTIGATION OF THE DEFORMABILITY OF ALUMINIUM-COPPER CASTING ALLOYS

Optimizing Forging Temperatures for Cast Aluminium-Copper Alloys: A Guide to Improving Deformability This technical summary is based on the academic paper “INVESTIGATION OF THE DEFORMABILITY OF ALUMINIUM-COPPER CASTING ALLOYS” by Grzegorz Winiarski, Anna Dziubińska, Krzysztof Majerski, Michał Szucki, and Krzysztof Drozdowski, published in Advances in Science and Technology Research Journal (2018). It has been analyzed

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Permanent Mold Casting: An Excellent Manufacturing Method for Automotive Components

Permanent Mold Casting: An Excellent Manufacturing Method for Automotive Components

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Permanent Mold Casting” Excellent Casting Method for Manufacture of Automotive Components” published by “International Journal on Recent and Innovation Trends in Computing and Communication”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In this paper the study has been done why permanent mold casting method is excellent for manufacture of automotive

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Figure 3. Temperature evolution during FSP processing

Friction stir processing in multiple passes of cast aluminum alloy EN AW 5083 (AlMg4.5Mn0.7)

Unlocking Peak Performance in Cast Aluminum: How Friction Stir Processing Tool Design Eliminates Defects and Boosts Ductility This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Friction stir processing in multiple passes of cast aluminum alloy EN AW 5083 (AlMg4.5Mn0.7)” by L.-N. Boțilǎ, R. Cojocaru, V. Verbiţchi, C. Ciucă, published in WELDING & MATERIAL TESTING

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Figure 11: Photograph of extremely dry dross in transfer ladle after treatment with COVERAL MTS 1582.

THEORY AND PRACTICE OF GRAIN REFINING FOR ALUMINIUM ALLOYS – UTILIZING COVERAL MTS 1582

Unlocking Superior Aluminum Castings: How Advanced Grain Refining Slashes Defects and Boosts Mechanical Strength This technical summary is based on the academic paper “THEORY AND PRACTICE OF GRAIN REFINING FOR ALUMINIUM ALLOYS – UTILIZING COVERAL MTS 1582” by Brian Began, Foseco USA & Pascaline Careil, Foseco Europe, published in Foundry Practice No. 268. Keywords Executive

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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. 2. Overall sales of investment casting foundries in different countries (in million USD) [2]

5 Cs of Investment Casting Foundries in Rajkot Cluster – An Industrial Survey

Benchmarking Your Foundry: Key Insights from India’s Largest Investment Casting Cluster This technical summary is based on the academic paper “5 Cs of Investment Casting Foundries in Rajkot Cluster – An Industrial Survey” by A.V. Sata and N.R. Maheta, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2021). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters

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Fig. 1. View of the AlSi12CuNiMg combustion engine piston made by PMC

Evaluation of the Technological Properties of the Al-Si Eutectic Alloy Based on Density Index Test

Beyond the Spec Sheet: Using Density Index to Predict Piston Casting Defects in Al-Si Alloys This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Evaluation of the Technological Properties of the Al-Si Eutectic Alloy Based on Density Index Test” by M. Starczewski, A.J. Dolata, and M. Dyzia, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2025). Keywords

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Fig. 1 Principles of oxide formation on the surfaces of liquid aluminum alloys exposed to oxygen containing gases [1], (b) and (c) oxide formation during uncontrolled filling of the mould [1], (d) and (e) occlusion of oxide and air during uncontrolled filling of the mould [1].

Contribution to Solving an Inherent Problem When High Pressure Die-Casting Aluminium and its Alloys

Eliminating Hidden Oxide Defects in HPDC: A New Bottom-Fill Shot Sleeve Concept for Superior Component Performance This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Contribution to Solving an Inherent Problem When High Pressure Die-Casting Aluminium and its Alloys” by Herbert Smetan, published in Journal of Materials Science and Engineering B (2016). It has been

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Figure 5. Contour plots of liquid solid transition phase Volume fraction and temperature profile at 15 seconds

Multiphysics CAE Simulations of Casting Process for the First Time Right Product Development

Achieving First-Time-Right Castings: A Deep Dive into Multiphysics Casting Process Simulation This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Multiphysics CAE Simulations of Casting Process for the First Time Right Product Development” by Mir Mehdi Hussain, Ramanathan SV, and Raj C Thiagarajan, published in the Proceedings of the 2015 COMSOL Conference in Pune. It

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