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
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Increased Iron in AlSi7Mg0.3: A Corrosion Risk or a Cost-Saving Opportunity? This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Analysis of the Increased Iron Content on the Corrosion Resistance of the AlSi7Mg0.3 Alloy Casting” by Jaroslava Svobodova, Milan Lunak, and Michal Lattner, published in Manufacturing Technology (2019). It has been analyzed and summarized for
Unlocking Superior Hardness in AlSi20 Castings: A Deep Dive into Water Mist Die Cooling This technical summary is based on the academic paper “THE EFFECT OF WATER MIST COOLING OF CASTING DIE ON THE SOLIDIFICATION, MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF AlSi20 ALLOY” by R. Władysiak, A. Kozuń, and T. Pacyniak, published in Arch. Metall. Mater. (2017).
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Microstructure and Properties of A356 Alloy Wheels Fabricated by Low-Pressure Die Casting with Local Squeeze” published by “ASM International”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The low-pressure die-casting process (LPDC) is widely utilized for manufacturing aluminum alloy automotive wheels, with A356 being a common material choice due to its
Rethinking Lightweighting: Why Austempered Ductile Iron (ADI) Offers a More Sustainable Alternative to Steel and Aluminum This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Austempered Ductile Iron (ADI) – A Green Alternative” by John R. Keough, PEng, FASM, published in April 2010. Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for HPDC Professionals
Beyond the Acid Bath: Faster, Greener Cleaning Methods for Complex Metal Sponge Castings This technical summary is based on the academic paper “POSSIBILITIES OF CLEANING OF METAL SPONGE CASTINGS” by Václav Merta, published in METAL (2019). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for HPDC Professionals Metal sponges, a type of metal foam
Optimizing AA6061 Performance: How Component Geometry Dictates Squeeze Casting Process Success This technical summary is based on the academic paper “IMPACT ASPECT RATIO ON MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF ALUMINUM ALLOY PRODUCED BY SQUEEZE CASTING PROCESS” by S.S. Mutar and N.S. Abtan, published in the International Journal on “Technical and Physical Problems of Engineering” (IJTPE) (2023). Keywords
Eliminating Shrinkage Defects in Piston Casting: A Gating System Design Breakthrough This technical summary is based on the academic paper “DESIGN OF GATING SYSTEM ON PISTON OF MOBIL SINJAI WITH GRAVITY DIE CASTING METHOD” by Rizki Yustisiabellah, published by Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (2015). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for HPDC
Fuel Economy Reimagined: A Deep Dive into Advanced Lightweight Wheel Hub Manufacturing This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Research on Lightweight Wheel Hub Design and Its Improvement on Vehicle Fuel Economy” by Simin Wang, published in International Journal of Frontiers in Engineering Technology (2025). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research
