Tag Archives: aluminum alloy

Fig. 1 3D model of aluminum valve plate for automobile

Design and Practice of Die Casting Die for High Gastight Valve Plate

Solving Porosity in High-Gastight Die Casting: A Deep Dive into Advanced Mold Design for Automotive Valve Plates This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Design and Practice of Die Casting Die for High Gastight Valve Plate” by KUANG Xin-wen, ZHANG Zheng-lai, and JIA Zhi-xin, published in FOUNDRY (2019). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge:

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Figure 1. Rigidity point temperature (RPT) determination with the second minimum of the d2T/dt2 curve.

Determination of Solidification of Rigidity Point Temperature Using a New Method

A New Method to Pinpoint Rigidity Point Temperature: The Key to Eliminating Hot Tearing in Aluminum HPDC This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Determination of Solidification of Rigidity Point Temperature Using a New Method” by Ester Villanueva, Iban Vicario, Jon Mikel Sánchez, and Ignacio Crespo, published in Applied Sciences (2020). Keywords Executive

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Fig. 1. Modified Circuit Diagram-Addition of N.B.

REDESIGN OF HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT TO IMPROVE QUALITY IN HIGH PRESSURE ALUMINUM DIE CASTING MACHINE

From 13% Rejection to Near-Zero Defects: A 3-Step Guide to HPDC Hydraulic Circuit Optimization This technical summary is based on the academic paper “REDESIGN OF HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT TO IMPROVE QUALITY IN HIGH PRESSURE ALUMINUM DIE CASTING MACHINE” by K. NAGASUBRAMANIAM and P. CHANDRAMOHAN, published in the Journal of Engineering Science and Technology (2014). It has

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Fig. 1 Body-in-white, main specifications, and material constitution of base vehicle

Unlocking 33% Weight Reduction: A Deep Dive into Multi-Material Car Bodies & Advanced Joining

Multi-material Automotive Bodies and Dissimilar Joining Technology to Realize Multi-material This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Multi-material Automotive Bodies and Dissimilar Joining Technology to Realize Multi-material” by Dr. Junya NAITO and Dr. Reiichi SUZUKI, published in KOBELCO TECHNOLOGY REVIEW (2020). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for HPDC Professionals

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Figure 1: Intermediate Flange

Die Designing and Molten Metal Flow Analysis for Intermediate Flange

Eliminating Porosity Defects in HPDC: A Flow Analysis Case Study for Intermediate Flanges This technical summary is based on the academic paper “DIE DESIGNING AND MOLTEN METAL FLOW ANALYSIS FOR INTERMEDIATE FLANGE” by K Maheswari and G Sureshkumar, published in the International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics Research (2013). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge:

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Figure 1.2: Water exit from the mould

Influence of Water Quality and Kind of Metal in the Secondary Cooling Zone of Casting Process

Unlock Peak Performance: How Water Quality Drives Casting Cooling Process Optimization This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Influence of Water Quality and Kind of Metal in the Secondary Cooling Zone of Casting Process” by M.Sc. Khalid Haroun Mohamed Abdalrahman, a dissertation for the Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg (2012). It has been analyzed and summarized

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Applications for structural high integrity aluminum die castings

High Integrity Diecasting for Structural Applications

From Defect-Prone to High-Ductility: A Holistic Approach to High Integrity Diecasting for Structural Parts This technical summary is based on the presentation “High Integrity Diecasting for Structural Applications” by Martin Hartlieb of VIAMI INTERNATIONAL INC., delivered at the iMdc meeting, WPI, Worcester, MA on December 12, 2013. Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research

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Fig. 3. Scanning images of the sand mixture samples containing 2.5 parts by weight of binder and hardener in an amount of 10% relative to the amount of binder: a, b - 500x, c - 800x

Use of Casting Simulation and Rapid Prototyping in an Undergraduate Course in Manufacturing Processes

Boosting Casting Quality: How Sand Casting Simulation Unlocks Key Insights for HPDC This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Use of Casting Simulation and Rapid Prototyping in an Undergraduate Course in Manufacturing Processes” by Dr. Mathew Schaefer, published in American Society for Engineering Education (2016). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research

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Fig. 2 Product wall thickness analysis

Die Casting Die Design and Process Analysis of Aluminum Alloy Gearbox Housing

Optimizing the Aluminum Alloy Die Casting Process for Complex Automotive Gearbox Housings This technical summary is based on the academic paper “铝合金变速箱外壳压铸模设计及工艺分析 (Die Casting Die Design and Process Analysis of Aluminum Alloy Gearbox Housing)” by 周 倩 (ZHOU Qian), 任 浩 (REN Hao), 王 俊有 (WANG Jun-you), 黄 明宇 (HUANG Ming-yu), published in 压力铸造 (FOUNDRY)

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Fig. 4: Microstructures of permanent mold cast (a) and die-cast (b) Al-Si-Cu-Mg alloys

Low-cycle fatigue behavior of permanent mold cast and die-cast Al-Si-Cu-Mg alloys

Unlocking Longer Component Life: A Deep Dive into Al-Si-Cu-Mg Alloy Fatigue Behavior This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Low-cycle fatigue behavior of permanent mold cast and die-cast Al-Si-Cu-Mg alloys” by Chen Lijia, Wang Di, Che Xin, and Li Feng, published in CHINA FOUNDRY (2012). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research

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