Tag Archives: aluminum alloy

Fig. 1: Two-parameter Weibull plot for fatigue life of a Sr-modified A356 casting alloy sorted by type of crack origin (pore, oxides, or slip bands) observed on fracture [1, 13]

Best practices for making high integrity lightweight metal castings – molten metal composition and cleanliness control

The Secrets to Flawless Castings: A Guide to Molten Metal Control for High Integrity Lightweight Castings This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Best practices for making high integrity lightweight metal castings – molten metal composition and cleanliness control” by Qigui Wang, published in CHINA FOUNDRY (2014). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why

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Fig. 4. Cut-up composite casting (a) and parts of occluded blades (b)

THE STRUCTURE OF CENTRIFUGALLY CAST COMPOSITE CASTING

Can Centrifugal Casting Solve the Thin-Wall Challenge for Metal Matrix Composites? This technical summary is based on the academic paper “THE STRUCTURE OF CENTRIFUGALLY CAST COMPOSITE CASTING” by Jacek Jackowski and Paweł Szymański, published in COMPOSITES THEORY AND PRACTICE (2012). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for HPDC Professionals For engineers working

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Figure 1. Stator Buchse D 106/70 casting: (a) Double‐cavity mould; (b) 3D model of the casting; (c) Returnable material.

Balancing Cost and Quality: Finding the Sweet Spot for Returnable Material in AlSi9Cu3(Fe) HPDC

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “The Influence of Returnable Material on Internal Homogeneity of the High-Pressure Die-Cast AlSi9Cu3(Fe) Alloy” by Marek Matejka, Dana Bolibruchová, and Radka Podprocká, published in Metals (2021). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for HPDC Professionals In the competitive world of high-pressure die casting,

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Fig. l. Schematic diagram of various solicUfication processes to obtain different cooling rate

Effect of Cooling Rate on the Precipitation Characteristics of Cast Al-Si-Cu Alloy

Unlock Higher Strength in ADC12 Castings: How Cooling Rate Control Replaces T6 Treatment This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Effect of Cooling Rate on the Precipitation Characteristics of Cast Al-Si-Cu Alloy” by M. Okayasu, N. Sahara, and M. Touda, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2021). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why

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Figure 1 : DSC and liquid weight fraction versus temperature curves for AA7075 wrought Al alloy

Optimization of the cooling slope casting parameters for producing aa7075 wrought aluminum alloy thixotropic feedstock

Unlocking High-Strength AA7075 for Thixoforming: A Guide to Optimizing Cooling Slope Casting Parameters This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Optimization of the cooling slope casting parameters for producing aa7075 wrought aluminum alloy thixotropic feedstock” by E.Y.El-Kady, I.S.El-Mahallawi, T.S.Mahmoud, A.Attia, S.S.Mohammed, and A.Monir, published in Materials Science An Indian Journal (2016). Keywords Executive

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Figure 18- 2D creep deformation mechanism map for coarse pure Zinc, red frame means the region researched in the project [11]

Interaction of Creep and Ageing Behaviors in Zinc Die Castings

Predicting Long-Term Performance: A Deep Dive into Creep and Ageing in Zinc Die Casting Alloys This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Interaction of Creep and Ageing Behaviors in Zinc Die Castings” by F. E. Goodwin, L. H. Kallien, and W. Leis, published in the 2016 Die Casting Congress & Tabletop (NADCA). Keywords

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Figure 2. Confusion matrix

Factors Analysis and Prediction in Die-casting Process for Defects Reduction

Predicting Porosity Defects in Die Casting: A Machine Learning Breakthrough for Zero-Defect Production This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Factors Analysis and Prediction in Die-casting Process for Defects Reduction” by Pavee Siriruk, Titiwetaya Yaikratok, published in Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (2022). Keywords Executive Summary The

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Figure 1: Genetic effect diagram

Design of Die-Casting Die for Engine Cylinder Head Based on 3D Printing and Genetic Algorithm

Optimizing Engine Cylinder Head Die-Casting with Genetic Algorithms This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Design of Die-Casting Die for Engine Cylinder Head Based on 3D Printing and Genetic Algorithm” by Wei Zhao, Chao He, Rana Gill, Malik Jawarneh, and Mohammad Shabaz, published in Computer-Aided Design & Applications (2023). It has been analyzed

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Figure 15 Stir casting machine

Development and Testing the Properties of Hybrid Composite Using Aluminium 6061 with TiC and Graphene

Unlocking Superior Hardness in Aluminum Alloys: A Breakthrough in Hybrid AMMC Reinforcement This technical summary is based on the academic paper “DEVELOPMENT AND TESTING THE PROPERTIES OF HYBRID COMPOSITE USING ALUMINIUM 6061 WITH TiC AND GRAPHENE” by Nishanth Pasupathy, published by the University of Windsor (2021). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters

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Fig. 1: Solidification simulation with Flow 3D software

THE EFFECT OF SQUEEZE PIN DIMENSION AND OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS ON MATERIAL HOMOGENITY OF ALUMINIUM HIGH PRESSURE DIE CAST PARTS

Mastering Material Homogeneity: How Squeeze Pin Technology Eliminates Shrinkage Porosity in HPDC This technical summary is based on the academic paper “THE EFFECT OF SQUEEZE PIN DIMENSION AND OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS ON MATERIAL HOMOGENITY OF ALUMINIUM HIGH PRESSURE DIE CAST PARTS” by Ferencz PETI and Gabriela STRNAD, published in Acta Marisiensis. Seria Technologica (2019). It has

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