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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]).

Evaluation of detrimental effect on the ductility caused by the inhomogeneous skin and casting defects in a high pressure die cast recycled secondary alloy

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

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Fig. 16. Wear profiles at RT and 200 °C.

Wear properties of a new Al80Mg10Si5Cu5 multicomponent alloy

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Wear properties of a new Al80Mg10Si5Cu5 multicomponent alloy” published by “Elsevier B.V.”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The present study investigates the tribological properties of a newly developed multicomponent aluminium weight-light multicomponent alloy for wear based on the Al80Mg10Si5Cu5 system for lightweight automotive applications, especially back drum discs.

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Figure 6. Rows (a-d) represent Porosity, Shrinkage, Cold Fill, and Foreign body; columns (i-iii) show the isolated flaw class based on the flaw class, bounding boxes, and highlighted bounding boxes. Bounding box color indicates the grade as follows: grade 1 (blue), grade 2 (green), grade 3 (orange), grade 4 (brown).

Automated Defect Detection through Flaw Grading in Non-Destructive Testing Digital X-ray Radiography

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Automated Defect Detection through Flaw Grading in Non-Destructive Testing Digital X-ray Radiography” published by “MDPI”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Process automation utilizes specialized technology and equipment to automate and enhance production processes, leading to higher manufacturing efficiency, higher productivity, and cost savings. The aluminum die casting industry

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Fig. 1 Schematic representation of experimental apparatus

JIS ADC12 Aluminum Alloy Semi-Solid Slurry Preparation Technology by Applying Mechanical Vibration

This introduction paper is based on the paper “[JIS ADC12 Aluminum Alloy Semi-Solid Slurry Preparation Technology by Applying Mechanical Vibration]” published by “[Materials Transactions]”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Semi-solid high pressure die casting is known as a process capable of forming high quality products. JIS ADC12 aluminum alloy is widely used for high pressure die

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Fig. 4: 3D morphology of porosity in HPDC AM60 alloys: (a) overall view of porosities in specimen; (b) a zoom-in area showing four types of porosities, such as gas-shrinkage pore (c), gas-pore (d), net-shrinkage (e), and island-shrinkage (f) [25]

Revealing Microstructure Characteristics in High Pressure Die Cast Alloys with X-ray Microtomography: A Handbook Overview

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Characteristics and distribution of microstructures in high pressure die cast alloys with X-ray microtomography: A review” published by “China Foundry”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Al and Mg alloy high pressure die castings (HPDC) are increasingly used in automotive industries. The microstructures in the castings have decisive effect

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Fig. 1. Statorbuchse EC, a) Geometry, b) EC 75, c) EC 55

Effect of Core Temperature on HPDC Internal Casting Quality

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Effect of Core Temperature at HPDC on the Internal Quality of the Casting” published by “Archives of Foundry Engineering”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: High pressure die casting (HPDC) is one of the most productive casting methods to produce a wide range of aluminum components with high dimensional

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Fig. 1. Schematic of FSP experimental setting with tool shoulder and pin geometry and position of miniature and bulk E8 tensile specimens with respect to FSP nugget zone.

Friction Stir Processing: A Thermomechanical Processing Tool for High Pressure Die Cast Al-Alloys for Vehicle Light-weighting

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Friction Stir Processing: A Thermomechanical Processing Tool for High Pressure Die Cast Al-Alloys for Vehicle Light-weighting” published by “Manufacturing Letters”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: This study uses friction stir processing (FSP) for thermomechanical processing of high-pressure die-casting (HPDC) to modify microstructure and improve mechanical properties. FSP is

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Figure 2. Flow process of die casting.

Optimizing Sustainability in Motorcycle Die Casting: Integrating Waste Heat Recovery and Metal Scrap Recycling

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Optimizing Motorcycle Manufacturing Sustainability through the Integration of Waste Heat Recovery and Metal Scrap Recycling: A Process Engineering Approach” published by “Leuser Journal of Environmental Studies”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The automotive industry manufacturing has experienced rapid growth 2–3 times by 2050, with motorcycles constituting around 30%

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Figure 1: Change of the mechanical properties of the three magnesium alloys (left) and fatigue strength increase of AS 31 (right) due to Vacural® die casting

Mechanical properties and fatigue behaviour of magnesium alloys for castingsused in e-mobility applications based on different casting processes

M. Schütze1, J. Ganzenmüller2, M. Becker3, C. Mangos1, G. Piazza2, L. Kallien1, E. Beeh21Aalen University; 2German Aerospace Center (DLR), Stuttgart; 3Oskar Frech GmbH + Co. KG, Schorndorf The industrial shift towards e-mobility is an opportunity for the economic production of high pressuredie castings (HPDC) components, such as motor housings, gearboxes and covers. Those parts are

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Figure 1. Systematic workflow to analyze datasets, preprocessing, selecting models, and evaluating them to improve die-casting part classification systems.

Improving Die-Casting Part Classification using Transfer Learning with Deep Convolutional Neural Networks

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Improving Die-Casting Part Classification using Transfer Learning with Deep Convolutional Neural Networks” published by “IEOM Society International”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Product quality is a crucial factor in the manufacturing process today, as it determines the company’s competitive advantages and the consumer’s requirements. The problem arises from

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