Tag Archives: aluminum alloys

Fig.1. Cause and effect diagram (Ishikawa diagram) for casting porosity

Optimization of process parameters of High Pressure Die Casting process for ADC12 Aluminium alloy using Taguchi method

Unlocking Flawless Castings: A Taguchi-Based Guide to ADC12 Porosity Reduction This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Optimization of process parameters of High Pressure Die Casting process for ADC12 Aluminium alloy using Taguchi method” by Veeresh G Balikai, I G Siddlingeshwar, and Mahesh Gorwar, published in the International Journal of Pure and Applied

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Fig. 2. Microstructure of Al-Si-Mg-Mn and Al-Mg-Si-Mn alloys in the initial state and after chemical modification of eutectic (developed based on: www.alurheinfelden.com)

Microstructure Formation and Grain Refinement of Al-Mg-Si-Mn Casting Alloys

Optimizing Al-Mg-Si-Mn Casting Alloys: The Dual Role of Titanium in Grain Refinement and Microstructure Control This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Microstructure formation and grain refinement of Al-Mg-Si-Mn casting alloys” by Viktoriya Boyko, Edward Czekaj, Małgorzata Warmuzek, and Kostiantyn Mykhalenkov, published in Transactions of the Foundry Research Institute (2018). Keywords Executive Summary

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Fig. 2. Structure of the sand cast alloy(top left) and anodic layer (top right) and structure of the high pressure cast (bottom left) and anodic layer (bottom right) produced on the composite EN-ACAlSi9Cu3

INFLUENCE OF ALUMINIUM ALLOY ANODIZING AND CASTING METHODS ON STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES

Optimizing Anodized Aluminum Components: Why Your Casting Method is the Critical First Step This technical summary is based on the academic paper “INFLUENCE OF ALUMINIUM ALLOY ANODIZING AND CASTING METHODS ON STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES” by J. KONIECZNY, K.LABISZ, M. POLOK-RUBINIEC, A. WŁODARCZYK-FLIGIER, published in Arch. Metall. Mater. (2016). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why

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Fig 7. HPDC Machine

Flow pattern analysis of melted aluminum in shot sleeve of pressure dies casting and minimizing the defect

Slash HPDC Porosity: A CFD-Based Guide to Optimizing Shot Sleeve Flow This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Flow pattern analysis of melted aluminum in shot sleeve of pressure dies casting and minimizing the defect” by Rupesh Kumar Tiwari and Trilok Raj Chauhan, published in International Journal of Engineering Research and General Science

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Fig. 5. Simulation of filling a thin-wall casting mould when filled in: (a) 15%; (b) 30%; (c) 50%; (d) 70%; (e) 100%; and (f) in the course of casting solidification

The Effect of a Thin-Wall Casting Mould Cavity Filling Conditions on the Casting Surface Quality

Eliminating Thin-Wall Casting Defects: How Mould Filling Simulation Prevents Cold Shots and Scabs This technical summary is based on the academic paper “The Effect of a Thin-Wall Casting Mould Cavity Filling Conditions on the Casting Surface Quality” by A. Trytek, A.W. Orłowicz, M. Tupaj, M. Mróz, O. Markowska, G. Bąk, and T. Abram, published in

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Fig. 1. Prototype vehicle and the swing arm

Development and optimization of casting technology on part of the suspension of a heavy vehicle used in difficult environmental wetland conditions

Paper Title From Simulation to Suspension: Optimizing Aluminum Casting for Heavy-Duty Performance This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Development and optimization of casting technology on part of the suspension of a heavy vehicle used in difficult environmental wetland conditions” by Marcin Małysza, Robert Żuczek, Stanisław Pysz, Andrzej Gil, Piotr Wieliczko, Piotr Kowalski,

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Fig. 2: Microstructures of Al-5.0Cu-0.6Mn-0.5Fe alloy under pressures of 0 MPa (a) and 75 MPa (b) [19]

Research progress on squeeze casting in China

Beyond HPDC: Unlocking Superior Mechanical Properties with Squeeze Casting Technology This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Research progress on squeeze casting in China” by Li Yuanyuan, Zhang Weiwen, Zhao Haidong, You Dongdong, Zhang Datong, Shao Ming, and Zhang Wen, published in CHINA FOUNDRY (2014). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research

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Source: Daimler AG, Dr. Lutz Storsberg, Mercedes-Benz Cars, Structural Symposium Bühler AG, Hamilton, Canada, October 1, 2013

High Integrity Diecasting for Structural Applications

Unlocking Structural Performance: A Guide to High Integrity Diecasting for Automotive Applications This technical summary is based on the presentation “High Integrity Diecasting for Structural Applications” by Martin Hartlieb of VIAMI INTERNATIONAL INC., presented at the iMdc meeting, WPI, Worcester, MA (2013). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for HPDC Professionals The

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Figure 1: Test bars are put into an aluminum 226 melt for a total time of 32 hours to evaluate the thermo-chemical resistance.

INCREASING COMPETITIVENESS IN HIGH PRESSURE DIE CASTING WITH ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

Boosting HPDC Profitability: How Additive Manufacturing Slashes Scrap Rates and Cycle Times This technical summary is based on the academic paper “INCREASING COMPETITIVENESS IN HIGH PRESSURE DIE CASTING WITH ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING” by Armin WIEDENEGGER, Günther PRUNNER, and Bostjan NOTAR, published in INDUSTRIJSKI FORUM IRT (2021). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for

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A Review of Various Mould Attributes in the Sand Casting Process

A Review of Various Mould Attributes in the Sand Casting Process

Boosting Throughput: A Review of Casting Mould Attributes and a Novel Path to Higher Productivity This technical summary is based on the academic paper “A Review of Various Mould Attributes in the Sand Casting Process” by Bedarapalli Sainath Bharadwaj, Jayam Sreehari, and Nagasamudram Phani Raja Rao, published in Advanced Engineering Science (2021). Keywords Executive Summary

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