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Fig. 4. Rotor squirrel cages after casting with the casting grid

Analysis of the quality of squirrel cages rotor machined at Electroprecizia Electrical Motors

Eliminating Voids and Pores: A Deep Dive into Rotor Casting Quality for High-Efficiency Motors This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Analysis of the quality of squirrel cages rotor machined at Electroprecizia Electrical Motors” by Ioan MILOSAN, Gheorghe OANCEA, Adrian MIJA, and Bela VARGA, published in RECENT J. (2022). Keywords Primary Keyword: Rotor

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Fig.1 - Macrostructures.

Effect of Li additions and holding time on the mechanical properties of the AlSiM9mg alloys

Optimizing AlSi9Mg Alloys: A Deep Dive into Lithium Additions and Process Holding Time This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Effect of Li additions and holding time on the mechanical properties of the AlSiM9mg alloys” by O. Özaydın, Y. Kaya, and D. Dışpınar, published in La Metallurgia Italiana (2021). Keywords Executive Summary The

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Figure 1. Defects in the workpieces revealed in the production process: a) underfilling, b) sticking, c) cracks, d) breakouts, e) discoloration, f) macroporosity.

DEFECT ANALYSIS OF EN AC-435000 ALLOY DIE CASTINGS USING THE PARETO-LORENTZ DIAGRAM

Slash Scrap Rates: A Pareto-Lorenz HPDC Defect Analysis for EN AC-435000 Alloy This technical summary is based on the academic paper “DEFECT ANALYSIS OF EN AC-435000 ALLOY DIE CASTINGS USING THE PARETO-LORENTZ DIAGRAM” by Mariusz HEJNE, Jarosław PIĄTKOWSKI, and Robert WIESZAŁA, published in SCIENTIFIC PAPERS OF SILESIAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT SERIES NO.

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Fig. 3. SEM image of die-cast AE44 alloy

How Wall Thickness Shapes the Microstructure of AE44 Alloy in HPDC: Unlocking Stronger, More Ductile Components

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “The influence of wall thickness on the microstructure of HPDC AE44 alloy” published by T. Rzychch and A. Ketbus in Archives (2023). It was analyzed and summarized for HPDC experts by CASTMAN experts with the help of LLM AI such as Gemini, ChatGPT, and Grok. Keywords

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Fig. 3: Images from the FE thermal model, predicting the temperature field during FSP at (a) 300 RPM and (b) 700 RPM with a travel speed of 200 mm min⁻¹. The dotted line illustrates the position of the tool pin.

Quantification of Microstructural Homogeneity and the Mechanisms of Particle Refinement During FSP of Al-Si Alloys

Unlocking Microstructural Control in Al-Si Alloys with Advanced Friction Stir Processing Simulation This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Quantification of Microstructural Homogeneity and the Mechanisms of Particle Refinement During FSP of Al-Si Alloys” by Chun Y. Chan and Philip B. Prangnell. It is summarized and analyzed for industry professionals by the experts

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Mega and Giga Casting: A New Technological Paradigmfor DieMaterialand Design

Mega and Giga Casting: A New Technological Paradigm for Die Material and Design

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Mega and Giga Casting: A New Technological Paradigm for Die Material and Design” published by “The 75th World Foundry Congress”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The sociotechnological transition to electric mobility requires much lighter, more economic and more sustainable life cycle Electric Vehicles (EVs). To meet with these

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Figure 1.1 Automotive Water Inlet Casting.

Mechanisms of Leaker Formation in Aluminium High Pressure Die Casting: A Handbook Summary

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Mechanisms of Leaker Formation in Aluminium High Pressure Die Casting” published by “University of Queensland”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Within this report an understanding of the mechanisms of leaker formation, both in general and in a specific aluminium high pressure die casting, is developed. This understanding is

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Figure 2: (a) Creep curves comparing the alloys tested at 150˚C. (b) Minimum strain rate as a function of the applied stress. Die cast AZ91D and AE42 tested at 35 MPa shown for comparison.

Tensile and Compressive Creep Behavior of Magnesium Die Casting Alloys Containing Aluminum

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Tensile and Compressive Creep Behavior of Magnesium Die Casting Alloys Containing Aluminum” published by “Magnesium Alloys and their Applications. Edited by K. U. Kainer. WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH, Weinheim.”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: This study investigates the creep mechanisms in commercial and experimental magnesium die casting alloys, focusing

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Figure 2. The creep resistance vs. castability and cost (represented by the relative size of a circle that is larger with increasing costs) of reviewed magnesium alloys.

Newly Developed Magnesium Alloys for Powertrain Applications

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Newly Developed Magnesium Alloys for Powertrain Applications” published by “JOM: the journal of the Minerals, Metals & Materials Society”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Several new magnesium alloys have been developed recently for high-temperature applications to obtain an optimal combination of die castability, creep resistance, mechanical properties, corrosion

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Fig. 1. The components of intermetallic phases examined using XRD and TEM in the Mg4LaxAl (x ¼ 08, wt.%) alloys fabricated by gravity die casting. The purple dotted lines correspond to the critical Al/La ratio for the formation of certain simplex intermetallic phase, and the dotted gray area corresponds to the Al/La range where only Mg12La phase forms. (For interpretation of the references to color in this figure legend, the reader is referred to the Web version of this article.)

Developing a die casting magnesium alloy with excellent mechanical performance by controlling intermetallic phase

This article introduces the paper “Developing a die casting magnesium alloy with excellent mechanical performance by controlling intermetallic phase”. 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 material was summarized based on

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