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Fig. 7. Appearance of coated core-pins after 18 shots. The geometry of a pin is 8 mm diameter with 10 mm height. Severe soldered parts and the most slightly soldered part around a pin are shown.

Evaluation of Soldering on Surface-Treated Specimens with both Actual Die Casting and Dipping Test into Molten Al Alloy

This article introduces the paper [“Evaluation of Soldering on Surface-Treated Specimens with both Actual Die Casting and Dipping Test into Molten Al Alloy”] published by [電気製鋼 (The Iron and Steel Institute of Japan)]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction This paper investigates the soldering behavior of surface coatings in both die casting and dipping tests.

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Fig. 1. Distribution of Fe and Al at soldering part. Fe/Al compound layer is observed.

Prediction and Evaluation of Ejecting Stress Distribution at Die Surface of Die-Casting through Numerical Analyses

This article introduces the paper [“Prediction and Evaluation of Ejecting Stress Distribution at Die Surface of Die-Casting through Numerical Analyses”] published by [‘電気製鋼’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction In die casting, molten metal such as aluminum alloy is injected into a die cavity at high speed and solidified rapidly to efficiently produce complex shaped

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Figure 2 Die dimension design of bicycle pedal forming and the final product [34].

Advancements in surface treatments for aluminum alloys in sports equipment

This article introduces the paper [‘Advancements in surface treatments for aluminum alloys in sports equipment’] presented at the [‘Reviews on Advanced Materials Science’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: Aluminum alloys are widely used in sports equipment due to their “exceptional properties, such as a high strength-to-weight ratio, good formability, and

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Fig. 2. Electricity consumption by category of use.

Benchmarking aluminium die casting operations

This article introduces the paper “Benchmarking aluminium die casting operations”. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Purpose and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology: 5. Key Research Findings: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Research Directions: 8. References: 9. Copyright: This material is based on the paper by A. Tharumarajah: Benchmarking aluminium die casting operations.Paper

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16 Casting of double runner system

Design of die casting process of top cover of automobile generator through numerical simulations and its experimental validation

This article introduces the paper [‘Design of die casting process of top cover of automobile generator through numerical simulations and its experimental validation’] presented at the [‘International Journal of Cast Metals Research’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: Aluminium alloys are increasingly favored in various industries, including transportation and precision machining,

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Figure 3: Developed Mg oil pan and cooling lines.

A Study on Die Casting Process of the Automobile Oil Pan Using the Heat Resistant Magnesium Alloy

This article introduces the paper “A Study on Die Casting Process of the Automobile Oil Pan Using the Heat Resistant Magnesium Alloy”. Abstract: This research paper investigates the die casting process for automobile oil pans using heat-resistant magnesium alloys, aiming to replace the currently used aluminum alloy. The study uses computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations

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Figure 9 A part of Al die cast product where internal soundness was improved by the application of DHA-THERMO core pins

High Thermal Conductivity Steel and its Application to Die Casting Tools

This article introduces the paper “High Thermal Conductivity Steel and its Application to Die Casting Tools” presented at the NADCA Die Casting Congress & Exposition in 2012. 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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Fig. 1. A TA Transmission Case casting.

Effect of melt cleanliness on the formation of porosity defects in automotive aluminium high pressure die castings

This article introduces the paper “Effect of melt cleanliness on the formation of porosity defects in automotive aluminium high pressure die castings”. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Objectives and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology 5. Key Research Findings: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Follow-up Research: 8. References: 9. Copyright: This material is

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Figure 31. Photograph of high-ceiling LED lamp heat sink cast using Al-25%Si.

Die Casting of Lightweight Thin Fin Heat Sink Using Al-25%Si

1. Overview: 2. Research Background: The demand for lightweight and cost-effective heat sinks is increasing. Die casting is a common and economical method for producing complex-shaped heat sinks. To reduce weight, a typical approach involves thinning the fins and base of the heat sink. Previous research explored alternative casting methods like semisolid casting, high-density casting,

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Die tool: (a) both tool half and the vacuum valve connection; (b) vacuum unit.

Influence of Vacuum Support on the Fatigue Life of AlSi9Cu3(Fe) Aluminum Alloy Die Castings

This article introduces the paper “Influence of Vacuum Support on the Fatigue Life of AlSi9Cu3(Fe) Aluminum Alloy Die Castings”. Summary – Core Research Objective: To compare the high-cycle fatigue behavior of AlSi9Cu3(Fe) aluminum alloy die castings produced using high-pressure die casting (HPDC) and vacuum-assisted die casting (VPDC) processes, and to elucidate the influence of casting defects

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