Tag Archives: Alloying elements

Fig. 1. Microstructure of AZ31 magnesium alloys: a) CC as-cast, b) CC after homogenization annealing at 450 °C for 10 hours, c) TRC as-cast, d) TRC after homogenization annealing at 450 °C for 10 hours.

Mechanical Properties of Homogenized Twin-Roll Cast and Conventionally Cast AZ31 Magnesium Alloys

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Mechanical properties of homogenized twin-roll cast and conventionally cast AZ31 magnesium alloys” published by “Materials Engineering – Materiálové inžinierstvo”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The improvement of mechanical properties of magnesium alloys nowadays is very important, because of the variety of industrial applications. For this goal, the number

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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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Fig. 1. Equipment setup for the experiment.

Effect of Shielding Gases on the Wire Arc Additive Manufacturability of 5 Cr – 4 Mo Tool Steel for Die Casting Mold Making

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Effect of Shielding Gases on the Wire Arc Additive Manufacturability of 5 Cr – 4 Mo Tool Steel for Die Casting Mold Making” published by “Korean Journal of Metals and Materials”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Generally, molds are fabricated by the machining of massive billets of tool

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FIG. 2. Partial slurry printing characteristics with different solid contents: (a) 54 wt.%, (b) 56 wt.%, (c) 58 wt.%, (d) 60 wt.%.

Parameter Optimization and Precision Control of Water-Soluble Support Cores for Hollow Composite Castings Fabricated by Slurry Microextrusion Direct Forming Method

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Parameter Optimization and Precision Control of Water-Soluble Support Cores for Hollow Composite Castings Fabricated by Slurry Microextrusion Direct Forming Method” published by “3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The optimization of slurry content and forming process parameters has a significant effect in slurry micro-extrusion

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Figure 2: A flow diagram of the heat treatment process of MARAGING steels 2

SURFACE MODIFICATIONS OF MARAGING STEELS USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF MOULDS AND DIES

This introduction paper is based on the paper “SURFACE MODIFICATIONS OF MARAGING STEELS USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF MOULDS AND DIES” published by “Materiali in tehnologije / Materials and technology”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Low-carbon, high-alloy, precipitation hardening MARAGING steels have been developed in the early sixties of the last century as a high strength

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Figure 1. Delphi Interior and Lighting Systems' magnesium alloy steering wheel component.

The Design of an Experiment to Choose an Aluminum Die Casting Alloy for Energy Absorbing Automotive Components

This introduction paper is based on the paper “The Design of an Experiment to Choose an Aluminum Die Casting Alloy for Energy Absorbing Automotive Components” published by “SAE International (Reprinted from: Developments in Aluminum Use for Vehicle Design (SP-1164))”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Targeting a steering wheel as a component requiring energy absorbing characteristics, a

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Figure 2. Microstructure of HF alloy in the center of the casting, thickness 0.4 mm, casting conditions 160°C / 55 m/s

The High Fluidity (HF) Zinc Alloy: Process-Property and Ageing Characteristics

This introduction paper is based on the paper “The High Fluidity (HF) Zinc Alloy: Process-Property and Ageing Characteristics” published by “NADCA 2015 Die Casting Congress & Exposition (North American Die Casting Association)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: During the years 2005-2014 a new high fluidity zinc die casting alloys was developed with funding from the USA

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Figure 2.2 World aluminum production, adopted from [18].

Influence of Zr, Cr and Sc alloying on the microstructure and mechanical properties of a Al-Mg-Si casting alloy

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Influence of Zr, Cr and Sc alloying on the microstructure and mechanical properties of a Al-Mg-Si casting alloy” published by “Technische Universität Darmstadt”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In the present work, new Al-Mg-Si-Mn casting alloys with the addition of Sc, Cr and Zr were developed and mechanical

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Fig. 1 – Eutectic solidification region of a cooling curve and its first derivative and related thermal parameters

Influence of Mg and Ti on both eutectic solidification and modifying efficiency in Sr-modified Al-7Si cast alloys

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Influence of Mg and Ti on both eutectic solidification and modifying efficiency in Sr-modified Al-7Si cast alloys” published by “La Metallurgia Italiana”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Magnesium and titanium are the main alloying elements always present in a commercial A356 alloy, and strontium is commonly added to

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Figure 11. Aircraft engine schematic (GE 90) along with constituent materials by weight. Adapted from Schafrik et. al. [265].

Sustainability through Alloy Design: Challenges and Opportunities

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Sustainability through Alloy Design: Challenges and Opportunities” published by “Elsevier”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Exciting metallurgical breakthroughs of the last decades, and the development and wide range availability of new and more capable experimental and theoretical tools for metals research, demonstrate that we are witnessing the dawn

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