This introduction paper is based on the paper “Development of Water-Soluble Composite Salt Sand Cores Made by a Hot-Pressed Sintering Process” published by “ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: A wide variety of water-soluble cores are widely used in hollow composite castings with internal cavities, curved channels, and undercuts. Among them, the cores
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Influence of Salt Support Structures on Material Jetted Aluminum Parts” published by “Materials (MDPI)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Like most additive manufacturing processes for metals, material jetting processes require support structures in order to attain full 3D capability. The support structures have to be removed in subsequent
This introduction paper is based on the paper “DESIGN OF A NEW CASTING ALLOYS CONTAINING LI OR TI+ZR AND OPTIMIZATION OF ITS HEAT TREATMENT” published by “METAL 2014”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In this paper was proposed to design new casting alloys on the base of the Al-Mg-Si system using Li addition to achieve precipitation
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Experimental and Numerical Study of an Automotive Component Produced with Innovative Ceramic Core in High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC)” published by “Metals (MDPI)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Weight reduction and material substitution are increasing trends in the automotive industry. High pressure die casting (HPDC) is the conventional
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Minimizing the casting defects in high-pressure die casting using Taguchi analysis” published by “Scientia Iranica, Transactions B: Mechanical Engineering”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Abstract. High-Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) is one of the major production processes of the automotive industry, widely used to manufacture geometrically complex nonferrous castings.
![Figure 6. Sample images of parts produced by compound (a–c) and hybrid casting (d); (a,b) AlSi7Mg0.3 LPDC subsize front axle carrier frame demonstrator with integrated EN AW-6060 extrusion, general (a) and detail view (b); (c) AlSi9Cu3 HPDC e-motor housing demonstrator with integrated aluminum tubes as cooling channels, cast by ae group AG, Gerstungen, Germany; (d) aerospace secondary structure hybrid bracket combining a CFRP and an aluminum HPDC component [131] (all images by Fraunhofer IFAM).](https://castman.co.kr/wp-content/uploads/image-603-570x342.webp)
This article introduces the paper [‘Advances in Metal Casting Technology: A Review of State of the Art, Challenges and Trends—Part II: Technologies New and Revived’] presented at the [‘Metals’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: The present text is the second part of an editorial written for a Special Issue entitled
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Anodization of cast aluminium alloys produced by different casting methods” published by “ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In this paper the usability of two casting methods, of sand and high pressure cast for the anodization of AlSi12 and AlSi9Cu3 aluminium cast alloys was investigated.
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Material characterization of aluminum alloys for automotive and aerospace applications” published by “Luleå University of Technology”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Aluminum alloys are one of the widely used materials in the structural components of automobiles and especially aircraft. The valid prediction of the performance and life span
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Inhomogeneous Skin Formation and Its Effect on the Tensile Behavior of a High Pressure Die Cast Recycled Secondary AlSi10MnMg(Fe) Alloy” published by “Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The current study investigated the microstructure evolution, mechanical properties, and fracture behavior of a high pressure
![Fig. 1. (a) Diagram of HPDC configuration showing different parts, (b) Top view of an actual cast part, and (c) Side view of an actual cast part showing the steps with wall thickness of 1-, 2-, 4-, 6-, 10- and 15-mm. (Adapted with permission from Dalai et al. [19]).](https://castman.co.kr/wp-content/uploads/image-2067-570x342.webp)
This introduction paper is based on the paper “[Evaluation of detrimental effect on the ductility caused by the inhomogeneous skin and casting defects in a high pressure die cast recycled secondary alloy]” published by “[Materials Characterization]”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The usage of recycled alloys in the high pressure die casting (HPDC) applications for automobiles
