Unlocking Superior Aluminum Castings: How Advanced Grain Refining Slashes Defects and Boosts Mechanical Strength This technical summary is based on the academic paper “THEORY AND PRACTICE OF GRAIN REFINING FOR ALUMINIUM ALLOYS – UTILIZING COVERAL MTS 1582” by Brian Began, Foseco USA & Pascaline Careil, Foseco Europe, published in Foundry Practice No. 268. Keywords Executive
Enhancing Al-Cu-Si Alloy Performance: How Copper and Silicon Additions Boost Strength and Machinability This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Analysis of the Microstructure, Properties and Machinability of Al-Cu-Si Alloys” by J. Kozana, M. Piękoś, M. Maj, A. Garbacz-Klempka*, P.L. Żak, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2020). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge:
Beyond the Spec Sheet: Using Density Index to Predict Piston Casting Defects in Al-Si Alloys This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Evaluation of the Technological Properties of the Al-Si Eutectic Alloy Based on Density Index Test” by M. Starczewski, A.J. Dolata, and M. Dyzia, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2025). Keywords
![Fig. 1 Principles of oxide formation on the surfaces of liquid aluminum alloys exposed to oxygen containing gases [1], (b) and (c) oxide formation during uncontrolled filling of the mould [1], (d) and (e) occlusion of oxide and air during uncontrolled filling of the mould [1].](https://castman.co.kr/wp-content/uploads/image-2932-737x380.webp)
Eliminating Hidden Oxide Defects in HPDC: A New Bottom-Fill Shot Sleeve Concept for Superior Component Performance This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Contribution to Solving an Inherent Problem When High Pressure Die-Casting Aluminium and its Alloys” by Herbert Smetan, published in Journal of Materials Science and Engineering B (2016). It has been
Achieving First-Time-Right Castings: A Deep Dive into Multiphysics Casting Process Simulation This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Multiphysics CAE Simulations of Casting Process for the First Time Right Product Development” by Mir Mehdi Hussain, Ramanathan SV, and Raj C Thiagarajan, published in the Proceedings of the 2015 COMSOL Conference in Pune. It
![Fig. 1 Turbulence and dross formation in the melt at the outlet of holding furnace [1]](https://castman.co.kr/wp-content/uploads/image-3477-620x380.webp)
The Hidden Cost of Melt Holding: Unpacking the Effects of Cyclic Thermal Exposure on AlSi8Cu2Fe Alloy This technical summary is based on the academic paper “The Influence of Thermal History on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of AlSi8Cu2Fe Alloy” by Jan Šerák, Dalibor Vojtěch, and Cyril Šimon, published in Manufacturing Technology (2020). Keywords Executive Summary
Boosting Wear Resistance in Al-Si Alloys: A Breakthrough with V2O5 Particles in In-Situ Composites This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Tribological Behaviour of Cast In-situ Al-Al2O3 Composite Developed by Stir Casting Using V2O5 Particles” by Amneesh Singla, Rajnish Garg, and Yashvir Singh, published in the Journal of the Chinese Society of Mechanical
The Rise of Automotive Aluminum Casting: A Technical Review of Lightweighting Trends and Wheel Rim Innovations This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Application of Aluminum and ITS Alloys in the Automotive Industry With Special Emphasis PN Wheel Rims” by Dragan Adamović, Tomislav Vujinović, Fatima Živić, Jelena Živković, and Marko Topalović, published in
Unlocking Superior Strength: A Deep Dive into AlSi7Mg0.3 Heat Treatment with Zr and Ti Additives This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Heat Treatment of AlSi7Mg0.3 Aluminium Alloys with Increased Zirconium and Titanium Content” by E. Kantoríková, M. Kuriš, R. Pastirčák, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2021). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge:
Maximizing Component Durability: How Al-Si Alloy Casting and Anodization Impact Reflectivity in High-Temp Applications This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Reflectivity of anodised Al-Si alloy surface of belt pulleys used in combustion engines” by Krzysztof LABISZ, published in Scientific Journal of Silesian University of Technology. Series Transport (2021). Keywords Executive Summary The
