Unlocking Peak Performance in A356 Alloy: A Deep Dive into T6 Heat Treatment for Semi-Solid Die Casting This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Effect of T6 Treatment on Microstructures and Mechanical Properties of Semi-Solid A356 Alloy” by Jun Zhou, Caihua Wang*, and Larry Wang, published in The 75th World Foundry Congress (2024).
Boosting Al6061 Performance: A Deep Dive into Al2O3 Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites via Die Casting This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Mechanical Properties of Al6061- Al2O3 Metal Matrix Composite Using Die Casting Technique” by Mahendra HM, Prakash GS, Prasad KSK, and Rajanna, published in the Journal of Material Science and Metallurgy (2018).
Unlocking 25 MPa Bond Strength in Aluminium-Steel Hybrid Castings: A Deep Dive into HPDC Process Optimization This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Influence of high-pressure die casting parameters on bonding characteristics of aluminium-steel hybrid-castings for automotive lightweight structures” by Florian Mielke, Damian Sulik, and Xiangfan Fang, published in the Journal of Manufacturing
A Deep Dive into Aluminum Arc Welding: Boosting Quality and Productivity in Electric Vehicles This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Aluminum Arc Welding Technology to Improve Quality and Productivity of Electric Vehicles” by Woohyeon Ju, Taewan Kim, and Yoochan Kim, published in the Journal of Welding and Joining (2022). Keywords Executive Summary
Maximizing Recycled A356 Aluminum: A Data-Driven Guide to Balancing Cost and Performance This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Effect of Chip Amount on Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of A356 Aluminum Casting Alloy” by A.Y. Kaya et al., published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2021). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research
Unlocking High-Value Wrought Aluminum Recycling from ELVs: A Technical Deep Dive This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Present situation and problems on recycling of aluminum wrought alloy scrap materials recovered from end of life vehicle” by Mitsuhiro Otaki, published in the Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Aluminium Alloys (2010). It
Optimizing Casting Surface Finish: A Data-Driven Approach to Al-7%Si Alloy This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Parametric Optimization of Casting Surface Roughness Produced by Ceramic Shell Investment Casting Process” by Balwinder Singh, Pardeep Kumar, and B.K. Mishra, published in the International Journal of Surface Engineering & Materials Technology (2011). It has been
Cast vs. DMLS AlSi10Mg: A Breakthrough Study on Chip Breakability for High-Performance Machining This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Study on Chip Breakability Index During Longitudinal Turning of Cast and DMLS Additively Manufactured AlSi10Mg Aluminum Alloy” by Grzegorz Struzikiewicz, Bogdan Słodki, Wojciech Zębala, and Emilia Franczyk, published in Advances in Science and
The Hidden Factor in 3D-Printed Casting Patterns: Why Surface Waviness Matters More Than Roughness This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Assessment of surface waviness of casting patterns made using 3D printing technologies” by Paweł Zmarzły, Damian Gogolewski, and Tomasz Kozior, published in BULLETIN OF THE POLISH ACADEMY OF SCIENCES TECHNICAL SCIENCES (2023).
Silafont-36 vs. Mercaloy 367: A Head-to-Head Comparison for High-Integrity Structural Aluminum Casting This technical summary is based on the academic paper “COMPARISON OF MICROSTRUCTURE AND TENSILE PROPERTY OF SILAFONT-36 AND MERCALOY 367 IN A REAR CROSS MEMBER PROTOTYPE CASTING USING HPDC PROCESS” by K Sadayappan, G Birsan, X Zeng, and S Shankar, published in Contributed