Tag Archives: Al-Si alloy

Figure 1: Injection molding machine set up

Review on Optimization of Injection Molding Process Parameter for Reducing Shrinkage of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) material

A Review of the Taguchi Method for Minimizing Part Shrinkage in HDPE Injection Molding This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Review on Optimization of Injection Molding Process Parameter for Reducing Shrinkage of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) material” by Harshal P. Kale and Dr. Umesh V. Hambire, published in the International Journal of

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Figure 0.2: (a) The geometrical dimensions and (b) the thickness distribution (mm) of the 2020 Ford explorer aluminium shock tower.

A cost-efficient process route for the mass production of thin-walled structural aluminum body castings

This article introduces the paper ‘A cost-efficient process route for the mass production of thin-walled structural aluminum body castings’ published by ‘RWTH Aachen University’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction In response to the automotive sector’s demand for reduced vehicle weight to improve fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emissions, this thesis investigates a cost-efficient process

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Fig. 3.1 Shrinkage prediction by Modulus Method 5)

Research on Porosity Defects of Al-Si Alloy Castings made with Permanent mold

From Theory to Foundry Floor: Using the Niyama Criterion to Eliminate Porosity in Permanent Mold Castings This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Research on Porosity Defects of Al-Si Alloy Castings Made with Permanent Mold” by MINAMI Rin (July, 2005). It is summarized and analyzed for casting professionals by the experts at STI

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Review of optimization aspects for casting processes

Review of Optimization Aspects for Casting Processes

A Comprehensive Review of Simulation and Statistical Methods to Eliminate Defects and Boost Yield This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Review of Optimization Aspects for Casting Processes” by Yazad N. Doctor, Dr. Bhushan T. Patil, and Aditya M. Darekar, published in the International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) (2015). It is

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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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Figure 2.1: Porsche 911- rear Longitudinal rail (Magna BDW technologies Soest GmbH).

A cost-efficient process route for the mass production of thin-walled structural aluminum body castings

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “A cost-efficient process route for the mass production of thin-walled structural aluminum body castings” published by Ergebnisse aus Forschung und Entwicklung. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract In order to meet the continuous demand for lower CO2 emissions, several approaches have been and still are extensively researched.

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Table 1. Nomenclature of cast aluminium alloys1,10-12)

Unlocking Performance: A Guide to Alloying Elements in Aluminium Brazing Fillers for High-Temp Electronics

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Aluminium Based Brazing Fillers for High Temperature Electronic Packaging Applications” published by Ashutosh Sharma and Jae-Pil Jung in J. Microelectron. Packag. Soc. (2015). It was analyzed and summarized for HPDC experts by CASTMAN experts with the help of LLM AI such as Gemini, ChatGPT, and Grok.

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Fig. 1: Schematic of the rheo pressure die casting system, showing its functional parts

Studies on Die Filling of A356 Al alloy and Development of a Steering Knuckle Component using Rheo Pressure Die Casting System

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Studies on Die Filling of A356 Al alloy and Development of a Steering Knuckle Component using Rheo Pressure Die Casting System” published by “Journal of Materials Processing Technology”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In this study, a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model is developed to investigate die filling

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Figure-2: shows a schematic diagram of Squeeze casting m/c.

Optimisation of Casting parameters of Squeeze cast LM-24 Al-Si Alloy

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Optimisation of Casting parameters of Squeeze cast LM-24 Al-Si Alloy” published by “International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The conventional die casting employs metal flow with high gate velocity resulting in nonlaminar fluid flow affecting the quality of the cast product.

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Fig. 4: High pressure die casting test geometry shows critical sections which appear in real life engine blocks. The disc shaped casting indicates

New Wear Resistant Hypereutectic AlSi4Cu4FeCrMn Alloys for High Pressure Die Casting

This introduction paper is based on the paper “New Wear Resistant Hypereutectic AlSi4Cu4FeCrMn Alloys for High Pressure Die Casting” published by “International journal of metalcasting”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: This paper introduces an innovative concept for developing new wear-resistant hypereutectic aluminum-silicon alloys suitable for high-pressure die casting (HPDC). Conventional hypereutectic AlSi17Cu4Mg alloys, while offering good

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