Tag Archives: aluminum alloys

Figure1. Sludge factor versus temperature [14, 16].

Casting Characteristics of Aluminum Die Casting Alloys

This paper summary is based on the article “Casting Characteristics of Aluminum Die Casting Alloys” presented at the “US Department of Energy, Office of Industrial Technologies” 1. Overview: *Title: Casting Characteristics of Aluminum Die Casting Alloys*Author: Makhlouf M. Makhlouf, Diran Apelian*Publication Year: February 5, 2002*Publishing Journal/Academic Society: US Department of Energy, Office of Industrial Technologies*Keywords:

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Fig. 1. Handle for X-Ray machine made out of V Process.

Studies on performance and process improvement of implementing novel vacuum process for new age castings

This paper summary is based on the article Studies on performance and process improvement of implementing novel vacuum process for new age castings presented at the Materials Today: Proceedings 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Purpose and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology: 5. Main Research Results: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Follow-up Research:

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Figure 7. (a) Graphical illustration of a cold-chamber die casting machine. (b) Casting cycle for cold-chamber die casting [14].

Al Alloys and Casting Processes for BEV Induction Motors

Paper Summary:This paper summary is based on the article Al Alloys and Casting Processes for Induction Motor Applications in Battery-Powered Electric Vehicles: A Review presented at the MDPI Metals 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: The increasing environmental concerns and the rapid growth of the battery-powered electric vehicle (BEV) industry have significantly driven research into lightweight

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Figure 4. (a) Backscattered SEM micrograph showing the distribution of intermetallics along grain boundaries in Al-5Mg-1.5Si die-cast alloy, and (b) EDS diagram showing the elements in particle A.

A super-ductile alloy for the die-casting of aluminium automotive body structural components

1. Overview 2. Research Background This research is based on the premise that weight reduction through the use of lightweight materials in the manufacturing of fuel-efficient transportation systems is an effective method for improving fuel economy and reducing harmful emissions. The increasing use of aluminum alloys in the automotive industry presents significant opportunities for weight

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Figure1: Compressive stress and strain curves of wax and core material

Development of water soluble cores for investment casting – A review

This paper summary is based on the article Development of water soluble cores for investment casting – A review presented in INDIAN ENGINEERING EXPORTS 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Investment Casting utilizes wax patterns for creating complex castings. Cores are essential for forming internal geometries like undercuts and channels within these castings. Traditionally, core removal

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Fig. 1 Components of a air-conditioning compressor

Development of a Housing Component for an Auto-compressor Using Vacuum Ladling Die Casting

This paper summary is based on the article Development of a Housing Component for an Auto-compressor Using Vacuum Ladling Die Casting presented at the Transactions of Materials Processing. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Purpose and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology: 5. Main Research Results: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Follow-up Research: 8.

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Figure 3: Developed Mg oil pan and cooling lines.

A Study on Die Casting Process of the Automobile Oil Pan Using the Heat Resistant Magnesium Alloy

Abstract: This research paper investigates the die casting process for automobile oil pans using heat-resistant magnesium alloys, aiming to replace the currently used aluminum alloy. The study uses computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations and experimental die casting to evaluate the process parameters and material properties for optimal performance and defect reduction. The primary focus is

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Figure 3.5: SEM images on the fracture surface of HPDC processed primary alloy showing: (a) gas pores, and (b) shrinkage pore. (adapted from [79])

Influence of Die Temperature in High Pressure Die Casting of Thin-Walled Components

Here is the summary based on the paper “Influence of Die Temperature in High Pressure Die Casting of Thin-Walled Components” by M. Wessén and L. Näslund: Paper Summary: This paper summary is based on the article “Influence of Die Temperature in High Pressure Die Casting of Thin-Walled Components” presented at the NADCA Die Casting Congress

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Figure 1. Organic cores production by the cold-box process: (a) half core box, (b) organic cores.

A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS ON ORGANIC AND INORGANIC CORE BINDERS FOR A GRAVITY DIECASTING AL ALLOY COMPONENT

This paper summary is based on the article A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS ON ORGANIC AND INORGANIC CORE BINDERS FOR A GRAVITY DIECASTING AL ALLOY COMPONENT presented at the International Journal of Metalcasting 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: The metal casting industry has witnessed an increasing interest in inorganic binders for core making over the past two

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Fig. 2.1 Graphical illustration of hot chamber diecasting [5].

Development of High Strength Al-Mg2Si-Mg Based Alloy for High Pressure Diecasting Process

This paper summary is based on the article Development of High Strength Al-Mg2Si-Mg Based Alloy for High Pressure Diecasting Process presented as a thesis submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Brunel University 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: The automotive industry is increasingly utilizing lightweight materials like aluminium alloys to enhance fuel efficiency

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