Tag Archives: Al-Si alloy

Figure 5. Flow characteristics at different velocities of injection: : (a1–a6) 1.0 m/s, (b1–b6) 1.5 m/s

Study on the Influence of Injection Velocity on Hole Defects in Die-Cast Aluminum Alloy

This paper summary is based on the article “Study on the Influence of Injection Velocity on the Evolution of Hole Defects in Die-Cast Aluminum Alloy” presented at the MDPI 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:

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Figure 13. The schematic diagrams of the ACSR Rheo-HPDC process (reprinted with permission from ref. [36], 2022, Elsevier).

Research Progress on Thermal Conductivity of High-Pressure Die-Cast Aluminum Alloys

This paper summary is based on the article Research Progress on Thermal Conductivity of High-Pressure Die-Cast Aluminum Alloys presented at the Metals, MDPI 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

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Figure 1. Sampling region on the plate manufactured by HPDC.

Phase-Field Modelling of Bimodal Dendritic Solidification During Al Alloy Die Casting

This paper summary is based on the article “Phase-Field Modelling of Bimodal Dendritic Solidification During Al Alloy Die Casting” presented in Metals. 1. Overview: Title: Phase-Field Modelling of Bimodal Dendritic Solidification During Al Alloy Die CastingAuthors: Maryam Torfeh, Zhichao Niu and Hamid AssadiPublication Year: 2025Publishing Journal: MetalsKeywords: phase-field modelling; HPDC; interface behaviour 2. Research Background:

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Figure 5. Results of constrained rod casting: (a) AA7075; (b) AA7068; (c) AA7055.

Development of Low-Pressure Die-Cast Al–Zn–Mg–Cu Alloy Propellers—Part I: Hot Tearing Simulations for Alloy Optimization

This paper summary is based on the article Development of Low-Pressure Die-Cast Al–Zn–Mg–Cu Alloy Propellers—Part I: Hot Tearing Simulations for Alloy Optimization presented in Materials Journal. 1. Overview: High-Strength Aluminum Alloy Propellers, Addressing Hot Tearing Issues Through Alloy Optimization Research 2. Research Background: Demand for High-Performance Leisure Boat Propellers, Hot Tearing Challenges in 7xxx Series

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Figure 11. Micrographs of fractured (a) α-Al15(Fe,Mn,Cr)3Si2 particle and (b) β-Al5FeSi platelet after wear testing.

Designing Wear-Resistant Diecast AlSi9Cu3(Fe) Alloys for High-Temperature Components

This paper summary is based on the article [Design of Wear-Resistant Diecast AlSi9Cu3(Fe) Alloys for High-Temperature Components] published in the journal [Metals]. 1. Paper Overview This research focuses on enhancing the AlSi9Cu3(Fe) alloy with iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), and chromium (Cr) to develop wear-resistant diecast aluminum-silicon-copper alloys suitable for high-temperature applications. Several alloys with varying

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Figure 1. Geometrical model of the variable thickness plate casting with sprue and top riser. Node numbers are marked

Simulation of variable thickness aluminum alloy plate casting

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 the above paper, and unauthorized use for commercial purposes is prohibited.Copyright © 2025 CASTMAN. All rights reserved.

Figure 2. EPMA micrograph and chemical element distribution maps of crept AA365 alloy at 373 K: Al, Mg, Fe, Si, Mn

Evaluation of Corrosion Behavior on Crept AlSi10MnMg (AA365) Alloy Produced by High-Pressure Die-Casting (HPDC)

This paper provides a detailed analysis of the corrosion behavior of crept AlSi10MnMg (AA365) alloy, a material widely used in automotive components exposed to high temperatures and corrosive environments. The study investigates the correlation between corrosion resistance and the microstructure, specifically focusing on intermetallic compounds and micro-voids formed under different creep temperatures. 1. Overview: 2.

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Fig. 3. Photographs of the die cast trial product of a reaction shaft support.

A Feasibility Study of the Partial Squeeze and Vacuum Die Casting Process

1. Overview: 2. Research Background: The manufacturing of aluminum alloys is increasingly important due to demands for lightweight materials, improved functionality, higher quality, and environmentally friendly production techniques [1–3]. Die casting offers speed and precision but suffers from porosity due to high velocity injection, trapping air. Existing methods such as high-pressure die casting, ACCURAD [4],

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Figure 35: Comparison of the contact pressure scaled by UTS in MAGMA (a) and (c) with the production die casting die at the end of a production run (b) and (d).

THERMOMECHANICAL MECHANISMS THAT CAUSE ADHESION OF ALUMINUM HIGH PRESSURE DIE CASTINGS TO THE DIE

Overview: Research Background: Research Purpose and Research Questions: Research Methodology Main Research Results: Conclusion and Discussion: Future Follow-up Research: References: Copyright: This material was summarized based on the above paper, and unauthorized use for commercial purposes is prohibited.Copyright © 2025 CASTMAN. All rights reserved.

Figure 18 Comprehensive opportunities for polymers and polymer composites with associated manufacturing processes for lightweighting in vehicles. Abbreviations: BMC, bulk molding compound; HP RTM, high-pressure resin transfer molding; LFT, long-fiber thermoplastic; SMC, sheet molding compound. Adapted from Reference 105.

Materials for Automotive Lightweighting

1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Objectives and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology: 5. Main Research Findings: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Follow-up Research: 8. References: 9. Copyright: This material is based on the paper by [Alan Taub et al.] titled: [Materials for Automotive Lightweighting].Paper Source: [https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-matsci-070218-010134] This material is a summary based

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