Cracking the Code: How Iron Contamination Creates Catastrophic Failure in Al-Si Alloy Castings This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Influence of Al5FeSi Phases on the Cracking of Castings at Al-Si Alloys” by I. Hren, J. Svobodova, and Š. Michna, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2018). It has been analyzed and summarized
In the relentless drive for fuel efficiency and sustainability, the automotive industry has increasingly turned to lightweight materials. Aluminum alloys are at the forefront of this revolution, offering an excellent strength-to-weight ratio. But what makes this even more compelling is the ability to use recycled aluminum, which requires only a fraction of the energy needed
This technical summary is based on the academic paper “The Effect of Heat Treatment on Tensile, Fatigue and Fracture Resistance of ADC3, ADC10, and ADC12 Alloys” published by Roger N. Lumley, David Viano, John R. Griffiths, and Cameron J. Davidson in the Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Aluminium Alloys (2010). It was analyzed
This technical review is based on the academic paper “Aluminum Alloys for Structural Die Casting” by Martin Hartlieb, published in Die Casting Engineer (May 2013). CASTMAN’s technical experts analyzed and summarized this with the help of AI. 1. Overview 2. Abstract The demand for large, complex, and high-performance structural die castings for applications in the
This technical summary is based on the academic dissertation “Impact of casting parameters and chemical composition on the solidification behaviour of Al-Si-Cu hypoeutectic alloy” by Dipl.-Ing. Jelena Pavlovic-Krstic (2010). It has been analyzed and summarized for technical experts by CASTMAN with the assistance of AI. Keywords Executive Summary A 30-second overview for busy professionals. The
This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Development And Characterization Of Copper-Coated Basalt Fiber Reinforced Aluminium Alloy Composites” published by S. Ezhil Vannan and S. Paul Vizhian in the International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT) (2013). It was analyzed and summarized for HPDC experts by CASTMAN with the support of AI.
This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Effect of water flow rate, casting speed, alloying elements and pull distance on tensile strength, elongation percentage and microstructure of continuous cast copper alloys” published by Bagherian, E-R., Fan, Y., Cooper, M., Frame, B., & Abdolvand, A. in Metallurgical Research and Technology (2016). It was analyzed
Transforming Aerospace Scrap into High-Performance Sacrificial Anodes This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Recycling of magnesium alloys aeronautical parts for obtaining sacrificial anodes” by A. Buzaianu, G. Popescu, C.A. Popescu, A.F. Olteanu, I. Rusu, and P. Motoiu, published as an Article in 2008. It is summarized and analyzed for industry professionals by
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
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