Silafont-36 vs. Mercaloy 367: A Head-to-Head Comparison for High-Integrity Structural Aluminum Casting This technical summary is based on the academic paper “COMPARISON OF MICROSTRUCTURE AND TENSILE PROPERTY OF SILAFONT-36 AND MERCALOY 367 IN A REAR CROSS MEMBER PROTOTYPE CASTING USING HPDC PROCESS” by K Sadayappan, G Birsan, X Zeng, and S Shankar, published in Contributed
Increased Iron in AlSi7Mg0.3: A Corrosion Risk or a Cost-Saving Opportunity? This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Analysis of the Increased Iron Content on the Corrosion Resistance of the AlSi7Mg0.3 Alloy Casting” by Jaroslava Svobodova, Milan Lunak, and Michal Lattner, published in Manufacturing Technology (2019). It has been analyzed and summarized for
Beyond FEA: How Simulating Manufacturing Processes Predicts Real-World Component Fatigue This technical summary is based on the academic paper “ENHANCED FATIGUE ANALYSIS – INCORPORATING DOWNSTREAM MANUFACTURING PROCESSES” by Wilfried Eichlseder, published in Materials and Technology (2010). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for HPDC Professionals In engineering, most component failures are not
Beyond the Die: How Advanced Cooling in Lost Foam Casting Unlocks Superior Aluminum Casting Properties This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Influence of Sand Fluidization on Structure and Properties of Aluminum Lost Foam Casting” by P. Kaliuzhnyi, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2020). It has been analyzed and summarized for technical
Unlocking Superior Hardness in AlSi20 Castings: A Deep Dive into Water Mist Die Cooling This technical summary is based on the academic paper “THE EFFECT OF WATER MIST COOLING OF CASTING DIE ON THE SOLIDIFICATION, MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF AlSi20 ALLOY” by R. Władysiak, A. Kozuń, and T. Pacyniak, published in Arch. Metall. Mater. (2017).
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Microstructure and Properties of A356 Alloy Wheels Fabricated by Low-Pressure Die Casting with Local Squeeze” published by “ASM International”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The low-pressure die-casting process (LPDC) is widely utilized for manufacturing aluminum alloy automotive wheels, with A356 being a common material choice due to its
Beyond the Barcode: Embedding Intelligence Directly into Your Die Castings This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Autonomous Control of Intelligent Products in Beginning of Life Processes” by Karl A. Hribernik, Christoph Pille, Oliver Jeken, Klaus-Dieter Thoben, Katja Windt, and Matthias Busse, published in the International Conference on Product Lifecycle Management. Keywords Executive
Rethinking Lightweighting: Why Austempered Ductile Iron (ADI) Offers a More Sustainable Alternative to Steel and Aluminum This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Austempered Ductile Iron (ADI) – A Green Alternative” by John R. Keough, PEng, FASM, published in April 2010. Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for HPDC Professionals
Revolutionizing Materials Manufacturing: A Deep Dive into Kobe Steel’s Advanced Casting Technology for a Carbon-Neutral Future This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Melting, Casting, and Welding Technologies Supporting the Art of Manufacturing in Materials Business” by Dr. Hitoshi ISHIDA, published in KOBELCO TECHNOLOGY REVIEW (NO. 42 FEB. 2025).. Keywords Executive Summary The
Optimizing AA6061 Performance: How Component Geometry Dictates Squeeze Casting Process Success This technical summary is based on the academic paper “IMPACT ASPECT RATIO ON MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF ALUMINUM ALLOY PRODUCED BY SQUEEZE CASTING PROCESS” by S.S. Mutar and N.S. Abtan, published in the International Journal on “Technical and Physical Problems of Engineering” (IJTPE) (2023). Keywords