Tag Archives: aluminum alloys

Fig. 1. Total casting surface, mag. 3x

Influence of Al5FeSi Phases on the Cracking of Castings at Al-Si Alloys

Cracking the Code: How Iron Contamination Creates Catastrophic Failure in Al-Si Alloy Castings This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Influence of Al5FeSi Phases on the Cracking of Castings at Al-Si Alloys” by I. Hren, J. Svobodova, and Š. Michna, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2018). It has been analyzed and summarized

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Fig.1 – (a) The rotating furnace-sonication system; (b) Impeller with nitrogen degassing, (c) Shock tower

An investigation on effect of rotary degassing-ultrasonic method on high pressure die casting products

Ultrasonic Melt Treatment: A Breakthrough in Porosity and Inclusion Reduction for HPDC This technical summary is based on the academic paper “An investigation on effect of rotary degassing-ultrasonic method on high pressure die casting products” by R. Haghayeghi, published in La Metallurgia Italiana (March 2022). It has been analyzed and summarized for technical experts by

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Figure 1: Evolution of material damage by different stress states (Engelen, 2005).

A Stochastic Approach for Damage Modelling of Cast Alloys

Beyond Averages: The Future of Predictive Simulation for Cast Aluminum Alloys This technical summary is based on the academic paper “A Stochastic Approach for Damage Modelling of Cast Alloys” by Christian Mühlstätter, published in Proceedings of 8th International Conference on Simulation and Modeling Methodologies, Technologies and Applications (SIMULTECH 2018) (2018). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge:

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Fig. 1. Comparison of copper weld seam surfaces for same energy per unit length with (a) typical failures during static beam guidance; (b) unsuitable oscillation parameters; (c) adapted oscillation parameters

Enhanced process understanding for laser welding of copper and aluminum alloys with dynamic beam oscillation

Unlocking Flawless Welds: How Dynamic Beam Oscillation Transforms Laser Welding for Die Casting This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Enhanced process understanding for laser welding of copper and aluminum alloys with dynamic beam oscillation” by Stephan Börner et al., published in Lasers in Manufacturing Conference 2023. It has been analyzed and summarized

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Figure 2 - Counter-pressure casting system [8].

Development of Heat Treatments for Components Produced by Low Pressure Die Casting in Aluminum Alloys

Unlocking Peak Performance in Cast Aluminum: A New Look at Heat Treatment for AlSi7Mg0.3 Alloys This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Development of Heat Treatments for Components Produced by Low Pressure Die Casting in Aluminum Alloys” by Ricardo Mil-Homens Jorge, submitted for the Master in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Porto

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Fig. 1 Hybrid gussets Al-Steel for a full electric urban utility vehicle (red parts: steel inserts, white parts: Al-casting nodes).

Evaluation of Coating Systems for Steel Aluminum Hybrid Casting

Beyond Brittle Bonds: How a PVD Al-Si Coating Revolutionizes Steel-Aluminum Hybrid Casting This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Evaluation of Coating Systems for Steel Aluminum Hybrid Casting” by Xiangfan Fang, published in Journal of Materials Science and Engineering A (2017). It has been analyzed and summarized for technical experts by CASTMAN. Keywords

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Fig. 1. Experimental sample – flange of alternator

Pressing Speed, Specific Pressure and Mechanical Properties of Aluminium Cast

Optimizing HPDC: How Plunger Speed and Specific Pressure Impact Aluminum Casting Quality This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Pressing Speed, Specific Pressure and Mechanical Properties of Aluminium Cast” by S. Gaspar and J. Pasko, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2016). It has been analyzed and summarized for technical experts by CASTMAN.

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Fig. 6. Comparison of weld joint macrostructure a) with cutting fluid; b) piston lubrication fluid; c) without contamination

Mass production welding of die-cast aluminium alloys by electron beam

Solving Weldability Issues in Die-Cast Aluminum: A Breakthrough in Electron Beam Welding for Mass Production This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Mass production welding of die-cast aluminium alloys by electron beam” by Daniel Drimal, Frantisek Kolenic, and Lubos Kovac, published in “E+E” (2018). It has been analyzed and summarized for technical experts

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Figure 1:The image of epithelial cells recovered from the endometrium via cytobrush.

Use of Aluminum Alloys in Automotive Industry

Driving the Future: How Automotive Aluminum Alloys are Revolutionizing Vehicle Weight, Fuel Economy, and Performance This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Use of Aluminum Alloys in Automotive Industry” by Dr. Fatmagul Tolun, published in the International Mediterranean Natural Sciences, Health Sciences and Engineering Congress (MENSEC) proceedings (2019). It has been analyzed and

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Figure 2: a) Shot profile with four different plunger speeds and b) volume fraction picture of the alloy and the empty space in the shot sleeve

SIMULATIONS OF THE SHRINKAGE POROSITY OF Al-Si-Cu AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS

From Simulation to Perfection: Slashing Cycle Time and Defects in Automotive HPDC This technical summary is based on the academic paper “SIMULATIONS OF THE SHRINKAGE POROSITY OF Al-Si-Cu AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS” by Lejla Lavtar¹, Mitja Petrič², Jožef Medved², Boštjan Taljat¹, Primož Mrvar², published in Materiali in tehnologije / Materials and technology (2012). It has been analyzed

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