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Research on Properties and Applications of New Lightweight Aluminum Alloy Materials

Research on Properties and Applications of New Lightweight Aluminum Alloy Materials

How Advanced Aluminum Alloys are Revolutionizing Automotive Manufacturing and Sustainability This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Research on Properties and Applications of New Lightweight Aluminum Alloy Materials” by Yucheng Yong, published in Highlights in Science, Engineering and Technology (2024). It is summarized and analyzed for industry professionals by the experts at STI

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Fig.6 Microstructure of material 1.6356-UTPA 702; a) 2nd layer of clad; b) 1st layer of clad; c) HAZ

Renovation of moulds for high-pressure casting of aluminium by laser cladding

Extending Die Life and Enhancing Performance with Advanced Laser Cladding Techniques This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Renovation of moulds for high-pressure casting of aluminium by laser cladding” by Janette Brezinová and Miroslav Džupon, published in INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL “MACHINES. TECHNOLOGIES. MATERIALS” (2023). It is summarized and analyzed for HPDC professionals by

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Fig. 1: Stir casting process

Review on nano particle reinforced aluminum metal matrix composites

A Deep Dive into the Manufacturing, Strengthening, and Application of Advanced Aluminum Composites This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Review on Nano Particle Reinforced Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites” by Endalkachew Mosisa, V. Yu Bazhin, and Sergey Savchenkov, published in the Research Journal of Applied Sciences (2016). It is summarized and analyzed for

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Table 1. Nomenclature of cast aluminium alloys1,10-12)

Unlocking Performance: A Guide to Alloying Elements in Aluminium Brazing Fillers for High-Temp Electronics

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Aluminium Based Brazing Fillers for High Temperature Electronic Packaging Applications” published by Ashutosh Sharma and Jae-Pil Jung in J. Microelectron. Packag. Soc. (2015). It was analyzed and summarized for HPDC experts by CASTMAN experts with the help of LLM AI such as Gemini, ChatGPT, and Grok.

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Fig. 6: Double-logarithmic plot of strain rate vs. applied stress for various Mo-9Si-8B alloys. Data for a single-crystalline Nickelbase superalloy CMSX-4 are shown for comparison [14].

Development of Platinum-Base Superalloy Components via Powder Metallurgy

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Development of Platinum-Base Superalloy Components via Powder Metallurgy” published by “Euro PM2009 – Non-Ferrous Materials – Processing”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Platinum-base superalloys were developed by Mintek before but as these alloys are difficult to cast and have limited formability, powder metallurgy was a potential production route

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Figure 1. Examples of alloy AZ6NF castings

New generation of high strength aluminum casting alloys

This introduction paper is based on the paper “New generation of high strength aluminum casting alloys” published by “Light Metal Age”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The article represents the research results for phase composition, structure, and mechanical properties of the new sparingly alloyed high strength alloy of the Al-Zn-Mg-Ni-Fe system (Nickalyn-AZ6NF). The main advantages of

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Fig. 5 Defect distribution from top view side (a), 3D visualization of defects in AM-Cu (b) and along interface (c), and equivalent pore radius distribution in composite (d)

Strengthening behavior and thermal conductivity of Cu/Al composite with penetration architecture

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Strengthening behavior and thermal conductivity of Cu/Al composite with penetration architecture” published by “Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: To improve the strength of Al alloys without severely deteriorating the thermal conductivity, the Cu/Al bimetallic composite comprising penetration architecture was artificially designed

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Fig.1 : Pressure Die-Casting Die

Metal Casting Dies

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Metal Casting Dies” published by “Indian Foundry Journal”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Die-castings are the highest produced engineering components in foundries. These cast products are important components ranging from automotive to playing toys. Die-casting is a versatile process for producing engineered metal parts. The liquid metal or

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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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