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Figure 2: SEM micrographs of the PM AM50 alloy in: (a) skin region, and (b) central region, and the PM AC51 alloy in: (c) central region and the PM AC52 alloy in: (d) central region

Development of creep-resistant magnesium casting alloys for high temperature automotive applications

This article introduces the paper [‘Development of creep-resistant magnesium casting alloys for high temperature automotive applications’] presented at the [‘WIT Transactions on The Built Environment, Vol 97, 2008 WIT Press’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: Magnesium alloys, owing to their low specific gravity, are highly desirable in automotive and aerospace

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Fig.1: Sequence for Anodizing Process.

A Review on Anodizing Process of Aluminum and Non-Aluminium Alloys

This article introduces the paper ‘A Review on Anodizing Process of Aluminum and Non-Aluminium Alloys’ published by ‘ResearchGate’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction This paper provides a comprehensive review of the anodizing process applied to aluminum and non-aluminum alloys, a critical surface treatment for enhancing corrosion resistance in industrial applications. Anodizing, achieved by making

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Fig. 1 – Position of the spoke and the rim zone in the wheels analysed.

Impact behaviour of A356 alloy for low-pressure die casting automotive wheels

This article introduces the paper [‘Impact behaviour of A356 alloy for low-pressure die casting automotive wheels’] published by [‘Journal of Materials Processing Technology’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction Instrumented impact strength tests have been carried out on KV sub-size Charpy samples drawn from A356 aluminium alloy 17-in. wheels, produced by a low-pressure die casting.

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Figure 2. Use of magnesium-based materials in the automotive industry. Reproduced with permission from Sankaranarayanan, S. and M. Gupta (2021). “Emergence of god’s favorite metallic element: Magnesium based materials for engineering and biomedical applications.”; published by Elsevier, 2021 [54].

Applications of Magnesium and Its Alloys: A Review

This article introduces the paper [‘Applications of Magnesium and Its Alloys: A Review’] published by [‘Applied Sciences’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction Magnesium is highlighted as a promising material in this review, owing to its unique combination of mechanical and biomedical properties that render it suitable for a broad spectrum of applications. The abstract

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Figure 9. Baseline part and demonstration part geometry (reproduced with permission from Reference [279]; copyright © 2024, The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society).

Current Trends in Metallic Materials for Body Panels and Structural Members Used in the Automotive Industry 2024

This article introduces the paper ‘Current Trends in Metallic Materials for Body Panels and Structural Members Used in the Automotive Industry’ published by ‘MDPI’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction Abstract: The development of lightweight and durable materials for car body panels and load-bearing elements in the automotive industry results from the constant desire to

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Figure 2. The Binary Phase Diagram of Al-Zn Alloy [1].

ANALYSIS OF MAGNESIUM ADDITION, HYDROGEN POROSITY AND T6 HEAT TREATMENT EFFECTS ON MECHANICAL AND MICROSTRUCTURAL PROPERTIES OF PRESSURE DIE CAST 7075 ALUMINUM ALLOY

This article introduces the paper “Analysis of Magnesium Addition, Hydrogen Porosity and T6 Heat Treatment Effects on Mechanical and Microstructural Properties of Pressure Die Cast 7075 Aluminum Alloy” presented at the THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES OF MIDDLE EAST TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Purpose and Research Questions:

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Figure 3. The qualitative electron probe micro-analysis (EPMA) maps of Si and Mg segregation in three different casting conditions. The EPMA maps are purposefully enhanced to reveal the minor segregation bands. The line scans are indicated with white dashed lines. The concentration (at.%) vs distance (μm) plots correspond to the respective line scans in the EPMA maps.

Solute micro-segregation profile and associated precipitation in cast Al-Mg-Si alloy

This article introduces the paper [‘Solute micro-segregation profile and associated precipitation in cast Al-Mg-Si alloy’] presented at the [‘Philosophical Magazine’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: Solute segregation is an inherent phenomenon during the solidification process of aluminium alloys. This is primarily attributed to non-equilibrium conditions arising from rapid cooling rates,

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Fig. 1. Sampling locations for fatigue testing and metallographic examination.

Fatigue behavior of A356-T6 aluminum cast alloys. Part I. Effect of casting defects

This article introduces the paper [‘Fatigue behavior of A356-T6 aluminum cast alloys. Part I. Effect of casting defects’] presented at the [‘Journal of Light Metals’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: Cast aluminum alloys are increasingly utilized in the automotive sector owing to their superior castability, corrosion resistance, and notably their

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Figure 1. Shape specifications of longitudinal carrier and sampling position of tensile sample. Figure 2. Dimensions of tensile specimen. Figure 1. Shape specifications of longitudinal carrier and sampling position of tensile sample.

Effect of Artificial Aging Treatment on the Mechanical Properties and Regulation of Precipitated Phase Particles of High-Pressure Die-Cast Thin-Wall AlSi10MnMg Longitudinal Carrier

This article introduces the paper “Effect of Artificial Aging Treatment on the Mechanical Properties and Regulation of Precipitated Phase Particles of High-Pressure Die-Cast Thin-Wall AlSi10MnMg Longitudinal Carrier” presented at Materials, MDPI 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Purpose and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology 5. Main Research Results: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future

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Figure 4. (a) Backscattered SEM micrograph showing the distribution of intermetallics along grain boundaries in Al-5Mg-1.5Si die-cast alloy, and (b) EDS diagram showing the elements in particle A.

A super-ductile alloy for the die-casting of aluminium automotive body structural components

This article introduces the paper “A super-ductile alloy for the die-casting of aluminium automotive body structural components”. 1. Overview 2. Research Background This research is based on the premise that weight reduction through the use of lightweight materials in the manufacturing of fuel-efficient transportation systems is an effective method for improving fuel economy and reducing

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