Tag Archives: aluminum alloys

Figure 1 : DSC and liquid weight fraction versus temperature curves for AA7075 wrought Al alloy

Optimization of the cooling slope casting parameters for producing aa7075 wrought aluminum alloy thixotropic feedstock

Unlocking High-Strength AA7075 for Thixoforming: A Guide to Optimizing Cooling Slope Casting Parameters This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Optimization of the cooling slope casting parameters for producing aa7075 wrought aluminum alloy thixotropic feedstock” by E.Y.El-Kady, I.S.El-Mahallawi, T.S.Mahmoud, A.Attia, S.S.Mohammed, and A.Monir, published in Materials Science An Indian Journal (2016). Keywords Executive

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Figure 15 Stir casting machine

Development and Testing the Properties of Hybrid Composite Using Aluminium 6061 with TiC and Graphene

Unlocking Superior Hardness in Aluminum Alloys: A Breakthrough in Hybrid AMMC Reinforcement This technical summary is based on the academic paper “DEVELOPMENT AND TESTING THE PROPERTIES OF HYBRID COMPOSITE USING ALUMINIUM 6061 WITH TiC AND GRAPHENE” by Nishanth Pasupathy, published by the University of Windsor (2021). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters

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Trends in the Production of Castings in the World and in Poland in the XXI Century

Global Casting Trends: Analyzing a 15-Year Shift Towards Aluminum & Lightweighting This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Trends in the Production of Castings in the World and in Poland in the XXI Century” by M.S. Soiński, P. Kordas, and K. Skurka, published in Archives of Foundry Engineering (2016). Keywords Executive Summary The

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Fig. 1 Schematic drawing of fluidity test die for die casting; (a) Serpentine type, (b) Step type

Influence of Silicon, Superheat and Injection Speed on the Fluidity of HPDC Al-Si Alloys

Mastering HPDC Fluidity: How Silicon, Superheat, and Speed Impact Your Al-Si Alloy Castings This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Influence of Silicon, Superheat and Injection Speed on the Fluidity of HPDC Al-Si Alloys” by Young-Chan Kim¹, Se-Weon Choi¹, Jae-Ik Cho¹, Cheol-Woo Kim¹, Chang-Seog Kang¹ and Sung-Kil Hong², published in Proceedings of the

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Figure 2: Reconstructed X-ray computer tomography (CT) for classification of shrinkage pores

Detection and influence of shrinkage pores and non-metallic inclusions on fatigue life of cast aluminum alloys

Beyond Pore Volume: A New Model to Predict Fatigue Life in Cast Aluminum This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Detection and influence of shrinkage pores and non-metallic inclusions on fatigue life of cast aluminum alloys” by Yakub Tijani, Andre Heinrietz, Wolfram Stets, and Patrick Voigt, published in Metallurgical and Materials Transactions (2013).

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Fig. 6. SEM micrographs of fracture surface of HPDC AME505 alloy (after impact test)

Impact Strength of AE-type Alloys High Pressure Die Castings

Unlocking Higher Impact Strength in HPDC: The Critical Role of RE/Al Ratio in AE-Type Magnesium Alloys This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Impact Strength of AE-type Alloys High Pressure Die Castings” by K. Braszczyńska-Malik and M.A. Malik, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2020). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research

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Figure 2. Plasma projecting with the robot

A Breakthrough in Aluminum Performance: New HVOAF Coating Doubles Hardness and Slashes Wear Rates

Study of a New Novel HVOAF Coating Based on a New Multicomponent Al80Mg10Si5Cu5 Alloy This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Study of a New Novel HVOAF Coating Based on a New Multicomponent Al80Mg10Si5Cu5 Alloy” by Ester Villanueva, Iban Vicario, Carlos Vaquero, Joseba Albizuri, Maria Teresa Guraya, Nerea Burgos, and Iñaki Hurtado, published

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Fig. 1. Shrinkage porosity- microstructural image according to [4]

Analysis and Evaluation of Effect of Manganese Content on Properties of EN AC 46000 Aluminum Alloy

The Manganese Solution: How a Small Alloy Addition Transforms EN AC 46000 HPDC Properties This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Analysis and Evaluation of Effect of Manganese Content on Properties of EN AC 46000 Aluminum Alloy” by Martyna Pasternak, Marcin Brzeziński, and Gabriela Piwowarczyk, published in the Journal of Casting & Materials

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Figure 9. Results of blister test, none of the casting had an air trap.

Mechanical Properties of a Structural Component Processed in High-Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) with a Non-Heat-Treated Aluminum Alloy

Ditch the Furnace: Achieving High-Performance HPDC Components with Non-Heat-Treated Aluminum Alloy This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Mechanical Properties of a Structural Component Processed in High-Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) with a Non-Heat-Treated Aluminum Alloy” by David Servando Cantú-Fernández, José Jaime Taha-Tijerina, Alejandro González, Pablo Guajardo Hernández, and Brian Quinn, published in Metals

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Figure 2: Scanning electron micrographs of oxidation samples after immersion for: a) 0.5 h, b) 1 h, c) 2 h; scanning electron micrographs of nitriding samples after immersion for d) 0.5 h, e) 1 h, f) 2 h

EROSION OF MOLD-STEEL SURFACE OXIDATION AND NITRIDING LAYERS DUE TO A DIE-CASTING ALUMINUM ALLOY

Paper Title Boosting Mold Life: Why Oxidation Outperforms Nitriding for H11 Die Steel Surface Treatment This technical summary is based on the academic paper “EROSION OF MOLD-STEEL SURFACE OXIDATION AND NITRIDING LAYERS DUE TO A DIE-CASTING ALUMINUM ALLOY” by Han-xue Cao, Yun-hao Liu, Chao Shen, Hao-xing Tang, Yan-yan Huang, and Jia-le Lei, published in Materiali

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