Tag Archives: Aluminium die casting

Fig. 1Cause and effect diagram

Optimization of Die casting process based on Taguchi approach

This article introduces the paper [‘Optimization of Die casting process based on Taguchi approach’] published by [‘Elsevier’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction Due to its attributes of light weight and good formability, aluminium die casting is significantly important in the automotive industry. Porosity is a frequently encountered defect in aluminium die castings, limiting the

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Fig. 2. Electricity consumption by category of use.

Benchmarking aluminium die casting operations

This article introduces the paper “Benchmarking aluminium die casting operations”. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Purpose and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology: 5. Key Research Findings: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Research Directions: 8. References: 9. Copyright: This material is based on the paper by A. Tharumarajah: Benchmarking aluminium die casting operations.Paper

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Fig. 8. Schematic illustration of spray/blow after part ejection.

A complete computer aided engineering (CAE) modelling and optimization of high pressure die casting (HPDC) process

This article introduces the paper “A complete computer aided engineering (CAE) modelling and optimization of high pressure die casting (HPDC) process” presented in the Journal of Manufacturing Processes. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Purpose and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology: 5. Main Research Results: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Follow-up Research: 8.

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Figure 3.5: SEM images on the fracture surface of HPDC processed primary alloy showing: (a) gas pores, and (b) shrinkage pore. (adapted from [79])

Influence of Die Temperature in High Pressure Die Casting of Thin-Walled Components

This article introduces the paper “Influence of Die Temperature in High Pressure Die Casting of Thin-Walled Components” by M. Wessén and L. Näslund: 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Purpose and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology 5. Main Research Results: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Follow-up Research: 8. References: 9. Copyright: This material

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Figure 11. Micrographs of fractured (a) α-Al15(Fe,Mn,Cr)3Si2 particle and (b) β-Al5FeSi platelet after wear testing.

Designing Wear-Resistant Diecast AlSi9Cu3(Fe) Alloys for High-Temperature Components

This article introduces the paper [Design of Wear-Resistant Diecast AlSi9Cu3(Fe) Alloys for High-Temperature Components] published in the journal [Metals]. 1. Paper Overview This research focuses on enhancing the AlSi9Cu3(Fe) alloy with iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), and chromium (Cr) to develop wear-resistant diecast aluminum-silicon-copper alloys suitable for high-temperature applications. Several alloys with varying levels of iron,

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Figure 14: Biscuity, runner, gating, and venting system on casting (photo permission from Mercury Marine)

SYSTEM UNDERSTANDING OF HIGH PRESSURE DIE CASTING PROCESS AND DATA WITH MACHINE LEARNING APPLICATIONS

This article introduces the paper “SYSTEM UNDERSTANDING OF HIGH PRESSURE DIE CASTING PROCESS AND DATA WITH MACHINE LEARNING APPLICATIONS”. Overview: Research Background: Research Purpose and Research Questions: Research Methodology Main Research Results: Conclusion and Discussion: Future Follow-up Research: References: List of Abbreviations Copyright:

Figure 35: Comparison of the contact pressure scaled by UTS in MAGMA (a) and (c) with the production die casting die at the end of a production run (b) and (d).

THERMOMECHANICAL MECHANISMS THAT CAUSE ADHESION OF ALUMINUM HIGH PRESSURE DIE CASTINGS TO THE DIE

This article introduces the paper “THERMOMECHANICAL MECHANISMS THAT CAUSE ADHESION OF ALUMINUM HIGH PRESSURE DIE CASTINGS TO THE DIE”. Overview: Research Background: Research Purpose and Research Questions: Research Methodology Main Research Results: Conclusion and Discussion: Future Follow-up Research: References: Copyright: This material was summarized based on the above paper, and unauthorized use for commercial purposes

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Fig. 1. Life cycle boundary of vehicle Al DCs and detailed processes in the manufacturing stage.

Critical life cycle inventory for aluminum die casting: A lightweight-vehicle manufacturing enabling technology

This article introduces the paper “Critical life cycle inventory for aluminum die casting: A lightweight-vehicle manufacturing enabling technology”. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Objectives and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology: 5. Key Research Results: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Follow-up Research: 8. References: 9. Copyright: This material is based on the paper

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Fig. 1. (a)Diagram of gravity heat pipe exchanger in setting machine, (b) Working mechanism of gravity heat pipe.

Design of gravity assisted heat exchanger and its application on enhanced waste heat recuperation utilizing organic Rankine and LNG system

This article introduces the paper “Design of gravity assisted heat exchanger and its application on enhanced waste heat recuperation utilizing organic Rankine and LNG system”. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: The research addresses the growing global energy demand, projected to increase by 33% by 2050 [1]. A significant portion of energy is wasted as low-grade

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Figure 2. Throttle body with the marked value of the bearing surface roughness specified by the customer (Ra = max. 2.5 μm).

Study of PVD-Coated Inserts’ Lifetime in High-Pressure Die Casting Regarding the Requirements for Surface Quality of Castings

by Andrea Sütőová 1,*, Róbert Kočiško 1,*, Patrik Petroušek 1, Martin Kotus 2, Ivan Petryshynets 3 and Andrii Pylypenko 4 Abstract The wear and degradation of tools applied in the high-pressure die casting of Al alloys induce significant financial losses. The formation of failures on the surface of mold parts caused by erosion, thermal fatigue, corrosion, and soldering negatively affects the surface quality

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