Tag Archives: Al-Si alloy

Figure 2.1: Hypeeutetic of Al-Si

SEMI SOLID METAL POURING TEMPERATURE EFFECTS ON MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF AL-SI ALLOY

Optimize Al-Si Alloy Performance: How Pouring Temperature in Semi-Solid Metal Casting Dictates Final Component Strength This technical summary is based on the academic paper “SEMI SOLID METAL POURING TEMPERATURE EFFECTS ON MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF AL-SI ALLOY” by NURUL HIDAYATI BINTI SALLEH, published as a thesis for Universiti Malaysia Pahang (JUNE 2012). Keywords Executive Summary The

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Figure 1. Stator Buchse D 106/70 casting: (a) Double‐cavity mould; (b) 3D model of the casting; (c) Returnable material.

Balancing Cost and Quality: Finding the Sweet Spot for Returnable Material in AlSi9Cu3(Fe) HPDC

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “The Influence of Returnable Material on Internal Homogeneity of the High-Pressure Die-Cast AlSi9Cu3(Fe) Alloy” by Marek Matejka, Dana Bolibruchová, and Radka Podprocká, published in Metals (2021). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for HPDC Professionals In the competitive world of high-pressure die casting,

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Thermal flow in assembly

Study of Thermo-Physical Changes in Casting of Aluminium Alloy at Different Moulding Sands

Optimizing Aluminium Casting: How Moulding Sand Selection Impacts Solidification and Prevents Defects This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Study of Thermo-Physical Changes in Casting of Aluminium Alloy at Different Moulding Sands” by Rahul Shukla, Amit Medhavi, Ambuj Kumar, and Shashank Kumar, published in the International Journal of Research in Engineering, IT and

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Fig. 3. Casts of an previous gasoline engine piston with diameter Ø 90 mm; a) after lowering the permanent mould casting machine; b) simply flat piston crown [7]

Casting of Combustion Engine Pistons Before and Now on the Example of FM Gorzyce

From Manual Pouring to Robotic Precision: 50 Years of Piston Casting Technology Evolution This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Casting of Combustion Engine Pistons Before and Now on the Example of FM Gorzyce” by M. Czerepak and J. Piątkowski, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2023). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why

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Fig. 1. Supplied experimental material in form of ingots

Quality of automotive sand casting with different wall thickness from progressive secondary alloy

Beyond the Ingot: Maximizing Secondary Aluminum Alloy Quality in Thin-Walled Automotive Castings This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Quality of automotive sand casting with different wall thickness from progressive secondary alloy” by Lucia Pastierovičová, Lenka Kuchariková, Eva Tillová, Mária Chalupová, and Richard Pastirčák, published in PRODUCTION ENGINEERING ARCHIVES (2022). It has been

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Fig. 1: Solidification simulation with Flow 3D software

THE EFFECT OF SQUEEZE PIN DIMENSION AND OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS ON MATERIAL HOMOGENITY OF ALUMINIUM HIGH PRESSURE DIE CAST PARTS

Mastering Material Homogeneity: How Squeeze Pin Technology Eliminates Shrinkage Porosity in HPDC This technical summary is based on the academic paper “THE EFFECT OF SQUEEZE PIN DIMENSION AND OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS ON MATERIAL HOMOGENITY OF ALUMINIUM HIGH PRESSURE DIE CAST PARTS” by Ferencz PETI and Gabriela STRNAD, published in Acta Marisiensis. Seria Technologica (2019). It has

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Fig. 1 Schematic drawing of fluidity test die for die casting; (a) Serpentine type, (b) Step type

Influence of Silicon, Superheat and Injection Speed on the Fluidity of HPDC Al-Si Alloys

Mastering HPDC Fluidity: How Silicon, Superheat, and Speed Impact Your Al-Si Alloy Castings This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Influence of Silicon, Superheat and Injection Speed on the Fluidity of HPDC Al-Si Alloys” by Young-Chan Kim¹, Se-Weon Choi¹, Jae-Ik Cho¹, Cheol-Woo Kim¹, Chang-Seog Kang¹ and Sung-Kil Hong², published in Proceedings of the

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Fig. 1. Shrinkage porosity- microstructural image according to [4]

Analysis and Evaluation of Effect of Manganese Content on Properties of EN AC 46000 Aluminum Alloy

The Manganese Solution: How a Small Alloy Addition Transforms EN AC 46000 HPDC Properties This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Analysis and Evaluation of Effect of Manganese Content on Properties of EN AC 46000 Aluminum Alloy” by Martyna Pasternak, Marcin Brzeziński, and Gabriela Piwowarczyk, published in the Journal of Casting & Materials

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Figure 2: Scanning electron micrographs of oxidation samples after immersion for: a) 0.5 h, b) 1 h, c) 2 h; scanning electron micrographs of nitriding samples after immersion for d) 0.5 h, e) 1 h, f) 2 h

EROSION OF MOLD-STEEL SURFACE OXIDATION AND NITRIDING LAYERS DUE TO A DIE-CASTING ALUMINUM ALLOY

Paper Title Boosting Mold Life: Why Oxidation Outperforms Nitriding for H11 Die Steel Surface Treatment This technical summary is based on the academic paper “EROSION OF MOLD-STEEL SURFACE OXIDATION AND NITRIDING LAYERS DUE TO A DIE-CASTING ALUMINUM ALLOY” by Han-xue Cao, Yun-hao Liu, Chao Shen, Hao-xing Tang, Yan-yan Huang, and Jia-le Lei, published in Materiali

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"Cold shut" defect on die cast part

Defects, Root Causes in Casting Process and Their Remedies: Review

Mastering Metal Flow: A Technical Guide to Casting Defects and Remedies This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Defects, Root Causes in Casting Process and Their Remedies: Review” by Vaibhav Ingle and Madhukar Sorte, published in the International Journal of Engineering Research and Application (2017). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research

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