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Fig. 4: 3D morphology of porosity in HPDC AM60 alloys: (a) overall view of porosities in specimen; (b) a zoom-in area showing four types of porosities, such as gas-shrinkage pore (c), gas-pore (d), net-shrinkage (e), and island-shrinkage (f) [25]

Revealing Microstructure Characteristics in High Pressure Die Cast Alloys with X-ray Microtomography: A Handbook Overview

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Characteristics and distribution of microstructures in high pressure die cast alloys with X-ray microtomography: A review” published by “China Foundry”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Al and Mg alloy high pressure die castings (HPDC) are increasingly used in automotive industries. The microstructures in the castings have decisive effect

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Fig. 1. Statorbuchse EC, a) Geometry, b) EC 75, c) EC 55

Effect of Core Temperature on HPDC Internal Casting Quality

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Effect of Core Temperature at HPDC on the Internal Quality of the Casting” published by “Archives of Foundry Engineering”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: High pressure die casting (HPDC) is one of the most productive casting methods to produce a wide range of aluminum components with high dimensional

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Fig. 1. Schematic of FSP experimental setting with tool shoulder and pin geometry and position of miniature and bulk E8 tensile specimens with respect to FSP nugget zone.

Friction Stir Processing: A Thermomechanical Processing Tool for High Pressure Die Cast Al-Alloys for Vehicle Light-weighting

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Friction Stir Processing: A Thermomechanical Processing Tool for High Pressure Die Cast Al-Alloys for Vehicle Light-weighting” published by “Manufacturing Letters”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: This study uses friction stir processing (FSP) for thermomechanical processing of high-pressure die-casting (HPDC) to modify microstructure and improve mechanical properties. FSP is

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Figure 8. The megacasting replaces many stamped parts at the rear of this Volvo's chassis (Carney, 2022)

New Trends in Aluminum Die Casting Alloys for Automotive Applications

This introduction paper is based on the paper “New Trends in Aluminum Die Casting Alloys for Automotive Applications” published by “The Eurasia Proceedings of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (EPSTEM)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In order to provide ecological balance, new technologies are being developed to reduce fuel consumption. Within these new technologies, usage of

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Figure 1: Research idea framework for this study. This paper is divided into 3 main parts. In the first part, the size and spatial

Local stress/strain field analysis of die-casting Al alloys via 3D model simulation with realistic defect distribution and RVE modelling

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “Local stress/strain field analysis of die-casting Al alloys via 3D model simulation with realistic defect distribution and RVE modelling” published by [Publisher is not included in the paper]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract The deformation and fracture behavior of die-casting aluminium (Al) alloys is very complex.

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Fig. 1. (a) Cu-die used for casting plates and (b) set-up for the casting process with Cu-die, vacuum pump, manometer and needle valve for controlling the applied vacuum.

Increasing the conductivity of aluminium high-pressure die casting alloy AlSi9Cu3Fe (226D) by Sr modification of eutectic and intermetallic phases

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “Increasing the conductivity of aluminium high-pressure die casting alloy AlSi9Cu3Fe (226D) by Sr modification of eutectic and intermetallic phases” published by Elsevier. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract High-pressure die casting alloys are currently optimized to have an excellent castability and to fulfil the mechanical properties of

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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

This article introduces the paper “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

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Figure 1 Bar permanent casting

PROMISING CASTING ALUMINUM ALLOYS WITHOUT REQUIREMENT FOR HEAT TREATMENT

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“‘PROMISING CASTING ALUMINUM ALLOYS WITHOUT REQUIREMENT FOR HEAT TREATMENT'”] published by [‘METAL 2019 Conference Proceedings’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract Three kinds of aluminum alloys based on Al-Zn-Mg system and doped with Ca, Ni and Ce were studied. Determination of hot tearing tendency, phase composition and

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Figure1. Sludge factor versus temperature [14, 16].

Casting Characteristics of Aluminum Die Casting Alloys

This article introduces the paper “Casting Characteristics of Aluminum Die Casting Alloys” presented at the “US Department of Energy, Office of Industrial Technologies” 1. Overview: *Title: Casting Characteristics of Aluminum Die Casting Alloys*Author: Makhlouf M. Makhlouf, Diran Apelian*Publication Year: February 5, 2002*Publishing Journal/Academic Society: US Department of Energy, Office of Industrial Technologies*Keywords: Aluminum alloys, die

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Figure 2. Three-phase injection system.

Injection Parameters Setting in High-Pressure Die Casting

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “Injection Parameters Setting in High-Pressure Die Casting” published by STM Journals. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract The advancement of science and processing technology is highly essential. Aluminium die-cast components are widely used. Proper process parameters are required. This paper studies optimum injection parameters. The common defects

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