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
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
![Figure 2.2 World aluminum production, adopted from [18].](https://castman.co.kr/wp-content/uploads/image-2221-570x342.webp)
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
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
![Figure 11. Aircraft engine schematic (GE 90) along with constituent materials by weight. Adapted from Schafrik et. al. [265].](https://castman.co.kr/wp-content/uploads/image-2193-570x342.webp)
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
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
![Fig. 6. Sketch of the casting technique used by Gibbs Die Casting to cast Mg alloys [144].](https://castman.co.kr/wp-content/uploads/image-2016-368x342.webp)
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
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
This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “A NOVEL ALUMINIUM ALLOYS DESIGN STRATEGY FOR LOW USAGE OF CRITICAL RAW MATERIALS AND HIGH CASTING PROCESSIBILITY FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS” published by International Journal of Metalcasting. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract The fifth critical raw materials (CRMs) list published by the European Commission (EC) in 2023
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
