Tag Archives: aluminum alloy

Figure 1. Car body concepts as a function of production volume.

High Strength Aluminum Alloys in Car Manufacturing

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “High strength aluminum alloys in car manufacturing” published by IOP Publishing. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract In recent decades, there are many requirements stated against car manufacturing both from the customers’ side and also as legal requirements to reduce harmful emissions to provide increased environment protection,

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Figure 9- Left: Schematics of a conventional HPDC cold chamber machine [14]; Right: Typical layout of a component produced by a cold chamber machine [15].

High Pressure Die Casting of Zamak alloys

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “High Pressure Die Casting of Zamak alloys” published by [FEUP FACULDADE DE ENGENHARIA UNIVERSIDADE DO PORTO]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction The high pressure die casting (HPDC) process has seen significant advancements, especially within the automotive sector. While aluminum alloys are commonly used, zinc

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Figure 3. Mould surface repaired by TIG welding

High pressure die casting mould repair technologies

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “High pressure die casting mould repair technologies” published by MTSM2017. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction This paper presents the most commonly used technologies for repairing high-pressure die-cast moulds. High-pressure die casting (HPDC) effectively addresses issues found in conventional casting, such as porosity, surface roughness,

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Figure 1. Calculated isothermal section at 298 K for MgAl-Ca alloy system [3].

Fundamental Research Needs for the Magnesium Powertrain Cast Components (MPCC) Project

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “Fundamental Research Needs for the Magnesium Powertrain Cast Components (MPCC) Project” published by TMS (The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society). 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction AbstractThe Magnesium Powertrain Cast Components Project is a jointly sponsored effort by the US Department of Energy and the

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Fig. 3 - Hydrogen removal to gas bubbles in a degasser.

Final Report on Refining Technologies of Aluminum

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “Final Report on Refining Technologies of Aluminum” published by Government of Canada. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction Aluminum refining is crucial for meeting the stringent quality demands of industries like automotive. The report details the three primary refining processes: fluxing, floatation, and filtration. These

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Conceptualization of Mega-Casting Concepts

Fields of Action in Mega-Casting for the Industrialization of Automotive Car Bodies

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “Fields of Action in Mega-Casting for the Industrialization of Automotive Car Bodies” published by 27. – 29. SEP 2022 | BAD NAUHEIM, GERMANY, Car Body Parts – from development to production. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction The automotive industry is undergoing a transformational process,

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Fig. 9. comparison between the experimental sample and simulation result.

Experimental Material Characterization and Formability studies on Aluminium Alloy (AA 8011)

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“Experimental Material Characterization and Formability studies on Aluminium Alloy (AA 8011)”] published by [E3S Web of Conferences]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction Operations for sheet metal shaping are crucial for manufacturing diverse products. However, plastic fragility remains a significant challenge, leading to product defects.

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Figure 8. Developed Al-6Zn-2Mg-1.5Cu alloy propeller

Development of Low-Pressure Die-Cast Al-Zn-Mg-Cu Alloy Propellers Part II: Simulations for Process Optimization

This article introduces the paper “Development of Low-Pressure Die-Cast Al-Zn-Mg-Cu Alloy Propellers Part II: Simulations for Process Optimization”. 1. Overview: Title: Development of Low-Pressure Die-Cast Al-Zn-Mg-Cu Alloy Propellers Part II: Simulations for Process OptimizationAuthor: Min-Seok Kim and Soonho WonPublication Year: 2024Publishing Journal: Materials (MDPI)Keywords: Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy; low-pressure die-casting; simulation; propeller; hot tearing 2. Research Background:

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Establishing Guidelines to Improve the High-Pressure Die Casting Process of Complex Aesthetics Parts

Establishing Guidelines to Improve the High-Pressure Die Casting Process of Complex Aesthetics Parts

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“Establishing Guidelines to Improve the High-Pressure Die Casting Process of Complex Aesthetics Parts”] published by [IOS Press]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction The paper addresses the challenge of optimizing the High-Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) process for Zamak alloy aesthetic parts to minimize finishing operations.

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EFFECTS OF THERMOMECHANICAL TREATMENTS ON THE CHEMICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF Al-Cu Alloy

EFFECTS OF THERMOMECHANICAL TREATMENTS ON THE CHEMICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF Al-Cu Alloy

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“EFFECTS OF THERMOMECHANICAL TREATMENTS ON THE CHEMICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF Al-Cu Alloy”] published by [International Journal of Materials, Methods and Technologies]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction This research paper investigates the development of Al-9.37Cu alloy characterized through metallographic examinations. The alloy, cast using

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