Tag Archives: Alloying elements

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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Figure 1. SDAS definition: the distance between two secondary dendrites.

Casting Microstructure Inspection Using Computer Vision: Dendrite Spacing in Aluminum Alloys

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Casting Microstructure Inspection Using Computer Vision: Dendrite Spacing in Aluminum Alloys” published by “Metals”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: This paper investigates the determination of secondary dendrite arm spacing (SDAS) using convolutional neural networks (CNNs). The aim was to build a Deep Learning (DL) model for SDAS prediction

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Fig. 6. Sketch of the casting technique used by Gibbs Die Casting to cast Mg alloys [144].

Progress and prospects in Mg-alloy super-sized high pressure die casting for automotive structural components

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Progress and prospects in Mg-alloy super-sized high pressure die casting for automotive structural components” published by “Journal of Magnesium and Alloys”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Since the introduction of Tesla’s Giga-Casting process, the automotive industry has widely accepted the concept of super-sized structural components due to their

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Figure 2. The creep resistance vs. castability and cost (represented by the relative size of a circle that is larger with increasing costs) of reviewed magnesium alloys.

Newly Developed Magnesium Alloys for Powertrain Applications

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Newly Developed Magnesium Alloys for Powertrain Applications” published by “JOM: the journal of the Minerals, Metals & Materials Society”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Several new magnesium alloys have been developed recently for high-temperature applications to obtain an optimal combination of die castability, creep resistance, mechanical properties, corrosion

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