Tag Archives: Aluminium die casting

Fig. 1. Production site and system boundaries including the relevant processes considered within the project.

A Systems Approach to Slashing Costs: How to Optimize Water and Energy Use in Your HPDC Plant

This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Potential alternative for water and energy savings in the automotive industry: case study for an Austrian automotive supplier” by Peter Enderle, Otto Nowak, and Julia Kvas, published in the Journal of Cleaner Production (2012). It is summarized and analyzed for HPDC professionals by the experts at

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Figure 1: Scheme of an aluminium die casting plant with its process steps [3].

Simulative Study of Aluminium Die Casting Operations Using Models with Varying Degrees of Detail

How Simplified Simulations Can Unlock Major Efficiency Gains with Less Data and Faster Results This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Simulative Study of Aluminium Die Casting Operations Using Models with Varying Degrees of Detail” by Johannes Dettelbacher and Wolfgang Schlüter, published in SNE – Simulation Notes Europe (2020). It is summarized and

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Figure 1.1 Automotive Water Inlet Casting.

Mechanisms of Leaker Formation in Aluminium High Pressure Die Casting: A Handbook Summary

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Mechanisms of Leaker Formation in Aluminium High Pressure Die Casting” published by “University of Queensland”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Within this report an understanding of the mechanisms of leaker formation, both in general and in a specific aluminium high pressure die casting, is developed. This understanding is

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Figure 1. Major functions within the die casting process

LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS OF CONVENTIONAL MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES: DIE CASTING

This summary is based on the working paper “LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS OF CONVENTIONAL MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES: DIE CASTING” from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: A system-level environmental analysis of die casting based on aggregate national data and representative machine characteristics could be applied to design and manufacturing decisions where environmental impact is

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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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The Effect of Microstructural Features, Defects and Surface Quality on the Fatigue Performance in Al-Si-Mg Cast Alloys

This introduction paper is based on the paper “The Effect of Microstructural Features, Defects and Surface Quality on the Fatigue Performance in Al-Si-Mg Cast Alloys” published by “Jönköping University, School of Engineering, Dissertation Series No. 084”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Global warming is driving industry to manufacture lighter components to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

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Fig. 1. TiN- and Ti(B,N)-coated core with the corresponding cast.

Application of wear-resistant PACVD coatings in aluminium diecasting: economical and ecological aspects

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Application of wear-resistant PACVD coatings in aluminium diecasting: economical and ecological aspects” published by “Surface and Coatings Technology”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: One of the major manufacturing techniques for aluminium precision parts is the pressure diecasting process. However, nowadays the state of the art involves the application

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Fig. 1 Gating system design of clutch housing: (a) case I, (b) case II, and (c) case III

Mould Design for Clutch Housing Parts using a Casting Simulation of High Pressure Die Casting

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Mould Design for Clutch Housing Parts using a Casting Simulation of High Pressure Die Casting” published by “International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: To manufacture automotive clutch housing parts in application of high pressure die casting, the following three gating system designs

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High-pressure die-cast (HPDC) aluminium alloys for automotive applications

High-pressure die-cast (HPDC) aluminium alloys for automotive applications

This article introduces the paper [‘High-pressure die-cast (HPDC) aluminium alloys for automotive applications’] presented at the [‘Advanced materials in automotive engineering’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: The chapter addresses the historical progression of aluminium materials in automotive applications, with a central focus on High-Pressure Die-Cast (HPDC) aluminium alloys. It traces

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Fig 7: Simulated results for 100S rotor for filling time

Thermal Factor of Aluminium High pressure Die Casting Container (Mould) to achieve Six Sigma Quality of Castings

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “Thermal Factor of Aluminium High pressure Die Casting Container (Mould) to achieve Six Sigma Quality of Castings” published by IJERT. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract This paper deals with the analysis of the temperature factors of aluminium high pressure die casting Container (mould). It also describes

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