Tag Archives: aluminum alloy

Figure 7. Water testing results for Fr unmatched (left) vs. Fr matched (right) (a) 0.5 s after pullingplug, (b) 0.74 s (c) 1 s, (d) 1.24 s.

A Novel Approach to Visualize Liquid Aluminum Flow to Advance Casting Science

This paper summary is based on the article “A Novel Approach to Visualize Liquid Aluminum Flow to Advance Casting Science” presented at the “MDPI Materials” 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Social/Academic Context of the Research Topic:In sand-casting, turbulent filling of molten metal is a well-known precursor to casting defects such as bi-films, porosity, and oxide

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Figure 3. Squirrel cage rotor and its components manufactured from commercially pure aluminium via the high-pressure casting method.

Improving Electrical Conductivity of Commercially Pure Aluminium: The Synergistic Effect of AlB8 Master Alloy and Heat Treatment

This paper summary is based on the article “Improving Electrical Conductivity of Commercially Pure Aluminium: The Synergistic Effect of AlB8 Master Alloy and Heat Treatment” presented at the “MDPI Materials” 1. Overview: Title: Improving Electrical Conductivity of Commercially Pure Aluminium: The Synergistic Effect of AlB8 Master Alloy and Heat TreatmentAuthors: Yusuf Zeybek, Cemile Kayış, and

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Fig. 2 Clinching press of the company Eckold (down) and the company TOX (up); the used clinching tool system of the company BTM (down) and the company TOX (up)

Clinching of inductively heated aluminum die casting

This paper summary is based on the article “Clinching of inductively heated aluminum die casting” presented at the “Production Engineering” 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 is Sinan Yarcu’s

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Fig 3.1 Gas porosity

Causes of Casting Defects with Remedies

This paper summary is based on the article “Causes of Casting Defects with Remedies” presented at the “International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT)” 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:

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Figure1. Sludge factor versus temperature [14, 16].

Casting Characteristics of Aluminum Die Casting Alloys

This paper summary is based on the article “Casting Characteristics of Aluminum Die Casting Alloys” presented at the “US Department of Energy, Office of Industrial Technologies” 1. Overview: *Title: Casting Characteristics of Aluminum Die Casting Alloys*Author: Makhlouf M. Makhlouf, Diran Apelian*Publication Year: February 5, 2002*Publishing Journal/Academic Society: US Department of Energy, Office of Industrial Technologies*Keywords:

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Fig.5: (a) Hollow aluminum casting; and (b) welded engine cradle for Cadillac CTS

Advanced Casting Technologies for Lightweight Automotive Applications

1. Overview: 2. Background: Lightweighting in the automotive industry is crucial for improving fuel efficiency. Aluminum and magnesium castings have been utilized for this purpose for a considerable time, gaining significant traction since the mid-1970s. Aluminum castings offer a 30-50% mass reduction compared to steel, while magnesium castings provide a 40-60% reduction. However, existing aluminum

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Fig. 1. Handle for X-Ray machine made out of V Process.

Studies on performance and process improvement of implementing novel vacuum process for new age castings

This paper summary is based on the article Studies on performance and process improvement of implementing novel vacuum process for new age castings presented at the Materials Today: Proceedings 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:

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Fig. 1: Geometry of Ladder frame part used for simulation

Numerical determination of process parameters for fabrication of automotive component

This paper summary is based on the article Numerical determination of process parameters for fabrication of automotive component presented at the Conference Tools for Materials Science & Technology (MSE 2010) 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

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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

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 harmful emissions. The increasing use of aluminum alloys in the automotive industry presents significant opportunities for weight

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Figure1: Compressive stress and strain curves of wax and core material

Development of water soluble cores for investment casting – A review

This paper summary is based on the article Development of water soluble cores for investment casting – A review presented in INDIAN ENGINEERING EXPORTS 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Investment Casting utilizes wax patterns for creating complex castings. Cores are essential for forming internal geometries like undercuts and channels within these castings. Traditionally, core removal

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