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PRODUCTION OF SINGLE CYLINDER ENGINE COMPONENTS THROUGH HIGH PRESSURE DIE CASTING IN SEDI ENUGU.

PRODUCTION OF SINGLE CYLINDER ENGINE COMPONENTS THROUGH HIGH PRESSURE DIE CASTING IN SEDI ENUGU

From Theory to Production: A Practical Guide to High-Pressure Die Casting for Engine Components This technical brief is based on the academic paper “PRODUCTION OF SINGLE CYLINDER ENGINE COMPONENTS THROUGH HIGH PRESSURE DIE CASTING IN SEDI ENUGU” by Nwonye E.I., Ilochonwu C.E., and Nwajagu C.O., published in Light Metals 2013 by TMS (The Minerals, Metals

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Figure 4. Cold Chamber Process (Groover, 2007)

Process and Tool Design for the High Integrity Die Casting of Aluminum and Magnesium Alloys

A Blueprint for High-Integrity HPDC: Tackling Porosity in Structural Aluminum & Magnesium Castings This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Process and Tool Design for the High Integrity Die Casting of Aluminum and Magnesium Alloys” by Varun Nandakumar, presented as a Master’s Thesis at The Ohio State University (2014). It is summarized and

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Figure 2.2 Die casting machine

Proto Die Casting vs. 3D Printing: A Data-Driven Guide to Smarter Aluminum Prototyping

This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Process Selection on the Basis of Time Cost and Quality for Development Components of Aluminium Bracket” by Piyush Shukla, published in the International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research (IJFMR) (Volume 6, Issue 4, July-August 2024). It is summarized and analyzed for HPDC professionals by the experts at

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Figure 3. Simulation results for inlet flow rate of 10 LPM at 60 s: (a) steady-state velocity magnitude contour plot at the middle cross-section of serpentine flow channels; (b) electric potential contour plot on the conductive heating layer; (c) temperature contour plot on the solid surface; (d) temperature contour plot on the fluid surface.

Model Characterization of High-Voltage Layer Heater for Electric Vehicles through Electro-Thermo-Fluidic Simulations

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Model Characterization of High-Voltage Layer Heater for Electric Vehicles through Electro-Thermo-Fluidic Simulations” published by “Energies (MDPI)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: This paper focuses on the modeling and analysis of a high-voltage layer heater (HVLH) designed for environmentally friendly vehicles, including electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric

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Figure 5: Microstructure and stress-strain curves of commercial alloys 6016 and 6016 doped with 10 vol.% IMPs. The insert shows increased strain hardening due to IMPs. Kernel Avera

Overview on aluminium alloys as sinks for end-of-life vehicle scrap

This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Overview on aluminium alloys as sinks for end-of-life vehicle scrap” by Stefan Pogatscher and Sebastian Samberger, published in IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (2024). It is summarized and analyzed for HPDC professionals by the experts at CASTMAN. Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research

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Figure 1: Diagram of changing the cooling module material.

A New Hybrid Approach to Cooling High-Power Electronics with HPDC

This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Optimizing the Structural Design of Computing Units in Autonomous Driving Systems and Electric Vehicles to Enhance Overall Performance Stability” by Zhong, Yao-Nian, published in International Journal of Advance in Applied Science Research (2024). It is summarized and analyzed for HPDC professionals by the experts at CASTMAN.

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Fig. 1. Examples of automotive components made of Mg alloys a) engine block, b) oil pump

Microstructures of Mg-Al-Zn and Al-Si-Cu cast alloys

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Microstructures of Mg-Al-Zn and Al-Si-Cu cast alloys” published by “Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Purpose: The aim of this paper was to investigate the structure of the MCMgAl6Zn1 magnesium and ACAlSi9Cu aluminium cast alloy in as-cast state.Design/methodology/approach: The following results

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Fig. 5 Defect distribution from top view side (a), 3D visualization of defects in AM-Cu (b) and along interface (c), and equivalent pore radius distribution in composite (d)

Strengthening behavior and thermal conductivity of Cu/Al composite with penetration architecture

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Strengthening behavior and thermal conductivity of Cu/Al composite with penetration architecture” published by “Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: To improve the strength of Al alloys without severely deteriorating the thermal conductivity, the Cu/Al bimetallic composite comprising penetration architecture was artificially designed

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Fig. 3. Exploded View of Die[5]

Review on Die Design for Die Casting

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Review on Die Design for Die Casting” published by “Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Pressure Die Casting is one of the significant ways of manufacturing nonferrous metal casting. This is used widely for manufacturing on large scale. In this process

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Figure 1. Squeeze casting experimental set-up.

OPTIMIZATION AND EFFECT OF SQUEEZE CASTING PROCESS PARAMETERS ON TENSILE STRENGTH OF HYBRID METAL MATRIX COMPOSITE

This introduction paper is based on the paper “OPTIMIZATION AND EFFECT OF SQUEEZE CASTING PROCESS PARAMETERS ON TENSILE STRENGTH OF HYBRID METAL MATRIX COMPOSITE” published by “Journal of Manufacturing Technology Research”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The squeeze casting process is leading liquid state method for casting metal matrix composite. This is accomplished economically through the

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