Tag Archives: Al-Si alloy

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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Fig. 1. Examples of automotive components made of Mg alloys a) engine block, b) oil pump

Microstructures of Mg-Al-Zn and Al-Si-Cu cast alloys

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Microstructures of Mg-Al-Zn and Al-Si-Cu cast alloys” published by “Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Purpose: The aim of this paper was to investigate the structure of the MCMgAl6Zn1 magnesium and ACAlSi9Cu aluminium cast alloy in as-cast state.Design/methodology/approach: The following results

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Figure 1: Mechanisms of morphology change in the solid phase during isothermal holding of semi-solid alloy. [6] a) Coarsening mechanisms (b) Coalescence mechanisms

Microstructure Evolution in Al-7Si-0.3Mg Alloy During Partial Melting and Solidification from Melt: A Comparison

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Microstructure Evolution in Al-7Si-0.3Mg Alloy During Partial Melting and Solidification from Melt: A Comparison” published by “world foundry congress (wfc06)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In the present work, a comparative study of microstructure evolution in Sr modified Al-7Si-0.3Mg alloy isothermally held at semi-solid state under conditions of

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Figure 1. Squeeze casting experimental set-up.

OPTIMIZATION AND EFFECT OF SQUEEZE CASTING PROCESS PARAMETERS ON TENSILE STRENGTH OF HYBRID METAL MATRIX COMPOSITE

This introduction paper is based on the paper “OPTIMIZATION AND EFFECT OF SQUEEZE CASTING PROCESS PARAMETERS ON TENSILE STRENGTH OF HYBRID METAL MATRIX COMPOSITE” published by “Journal of Manufacturing Technology Research”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The squeeze casting process is leading liquid state method for casting metal matrix composite. This is accomplished economically through the

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Figure 1. Typical applications of aluminium castings in automotive vehicles [5]. Nemak/American Metal Market Conference, 2015, accessed on 1 October 2022.

Joining Technologies for Aluminium Castings—A Review

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Joining Technologies for Aluminium Castings—A Review” published by “Coatings”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Aluminium castings have been widely used in many industries, including automotive, aerospace, telecommunication, construction, consumer products, etc., due to their lightweight, good electric and thermal conductivity, and electromagnetic interference/radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI) shielding properties.

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Figure 3.23 Demo-axial sample as a compound casting, a) Steel insert positioned in a squeeze casting mould [58], b) Steel insert (top) and compound casting [58], c) Cross section of the sample [57]

Interface of steel inserts in Al-Si alloy castings

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Interface of steel inserts in Al-Si alloy castings” published by “Dissertation, Technischen Universität Wien, Fakultät für Maschinenwesen und Betriebswissenschaften”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Aluminium alloys are very important materials because of they low density and excellent mechanical properties. Aluminium silicon casting alloys are essential to the automotive,

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Figure 1: a) Parting plane of the metal mold for fluidity test and b) fluidity test casting

DEVELOPMENT OF LOW-Si ALUMINUM CASTING ALLOYS WITH AN IMPROVED THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY

This introduction paper is based on the paper “DEVELOPMENT OF LOW-Si ALUMINUM CASTING ALLOYS WITH AN IMPROVED THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY” published by “Materiali in tehnologije / Materials and technology”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: To develop an aluminum alloy that can combine a high thermal conductivity with a good castability and anodizability, low Si-containing aluminum alloys, Al-(0.5-1.5)Mg-1Fe-0.5Si

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Figure 53 : as built Z sample fracture surface magnitude 1,50K,x

Selective laser melting aluminum alloys for automotive component

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Selective laser melting aluminum alloys for automotive component” published by “Politecnico di Torino (Master of Science Thesis)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: A study on the properties of AlSi10Mg produced by Selective Laser Melting has been carried out both from a mechanical and a morphological point of view.

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