Tag Archives: aluminum alloy

Figure 2.2 World aluminum production, adopted from [18].

Influence of Zr, Cr and Sc alloying on the microstructure and mechanical properties of a Al-Mg-Si casting alloy

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Influence of Zr, Cr and Sc alloying on the microstructure and mechanical properties of a Al-Mg-Si casting alloy” published by “Technische Universität Darmstadt”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In the present work, new Al-Mg-Si-Mn casting alloys with the addition of Sc, Cr and Zr were developed and mechanical

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Fig. 1 – Eutectic solidification region of a cooling curve and its first derivative and related thermal parameters

Influence of Mg and Ti on both eutectic solidification and modifying efficiency in Sr-modified Al-7Si cast alloys

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Influence of Mg and Ti on both eutectic solidification and modifying efficiency in Sr-modified Al-7Si cast alloys” published by “La Metallurgia Italiana”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Magnesium and titanium are the main alloying elements always present in a commercial A356 alloy, and strontium is commonly added to

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High-Temperature Mechanical Properties of NaCl–Na2CO3 Salt-Mixture Removable Cores for Aluminum Die-Casting

High-Temperature Mechanical Properties of NaCl­Na2CO3 Salt-Mixture Removable Cores for Aluminum Die-Casting

This introduction paper is based on the paper “[High-Temperature Mechanical Properties of NaCl-Na2CO3 Salt-Mixture Removable Cores for Aluminum Die-Casting]” published by “[The Japan Institute of Metals and Materials]”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The NaCl-Na2CO3 salt mixture is proposed as a water-soluble core material for aluminum die-casting processes. The mechanical properties and microstructures of NaCl-Na2CO3 samples

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Fig. 1. Mold for fusible core preparation.

Evaluation of Microstructure and Mechanical Property of a Novel Ceramic Salt Core

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Evaluation of Microstructure and Mechanical Property of a Novel Ceramic Salt Core” published by “Journal of the Korean Foundrymen’s Society”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: This study deals about the development of fusible core with low melting temperature by addition of ceramic particles. A new concept of salt

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Influence of Super Large Single Piece Die Casting ProductiontoAutomotive Industry

Influence of Super Large Single Piece Die Casting Production to Automotive Industry

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Influence of Super Large Single Piece Die Casting Production to Automotive Industry” published by “The 75th World Foundry Congress”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Under the motivation of the innovation idea from a new energy vehicle company in US, and the great jobs and cooperation of several parties,

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Figure 2 - Early fin style heatsink

Efficiency and Cost Tradeoffs Between Aluminum and Zinc-Aluminum Die Cast Heatsinks

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Efficiency and Cost Tradeoffs Between Aluminum and Zinc-Aluminum Die Cast Heatsinks” published by “[Journal/academic society of publication not specified in the paper]”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: High purity aluminum has always been a good heatsink material for removing heat from electronic components. However, the manufacturing of specialty

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Figure 11. Aircraft engine schematic (GE 90) along with constituent materials by weight. Adapted from Schafrik et. al. [265].

Sustainability through Alloy Design: Challenges and Opportunities

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Sustainability through Alloy Design: Challenges and Opportunities” published by “Elsevier”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Exciting metallurgical breakthroughs of the last decades, and the development and wide range availability of new and more capable experimental and theoretical tools for metals research, demonstrate that we are witnessing the dawn

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Fig. 1 Wet tensile strength and pH of bentonite molding mixture samples

Utilization of Ecological Friendly Cores for Magnesium Alloys Castings: A Summary

This introduction paper is based on the paper “UTILIZATION OF ECOLOGICAL FRIENDLY CORES FOR MAGNESIUM ALLOYS CASTINGS” published by “METAL 2013”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The goal of this study is determination of utilization of cores based on inorganic materials without negative impacts on environment in gravity casting technology of Mg-alloys. The contribution includes analysis

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Fig. 2. Stages of machining and ceramic coating process: a - side core; b - proses machining; c - proses ceramic coating; d - proses spray finishing

Enhancing Side Die Resistance to Thermal Shock: FCD550 vs. SKD6

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Enhancing Side Die Resistance to Thermal Shock in Automotive Casting: A Comparative Study of FCD550 and SKD6 Materials” published by “Eastern-European Journal of Enterprise Technologies”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Enhancement of side die resistance to thermal shock in mold disc car applications was achieved by substituting FCD550

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Fig. 11. Sectional View of Lower End Ring

Quality Evaluations of Induction Motor Rotors during Die Casting Process

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Quality Evaluations of Induction Motor Rotors during Die Casting Process” published by “Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: This study examined the cast quality of small-sized induction motor rotors during the die casting process. Numerical analyses with 3-dimensional half models were performed

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