Tag Archives: aluminum alloys

Fig. 4: Shrinkage [3]

Solving the Top 3 Defects in Aluminum Die Casting: A Research-Backed Guide

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Various Type of Defects on Pressure Die Casting for Aluminium Alloys” published by Jay M. Patel, Yagnang R. Pandya, Devang Sharma, and Ravi C. Patel in the International Journal for Scientific Research & Development (2017). It was analyzed and summarized for HPDC experts by CASTMAN experts

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Fig. 1. Production site and system boundaries including the relevant processes considered within the project.

A Systems Approach to Slashing Costs: How to Optimize Water and Energy Use in Your HPDC Plant

This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Potential alternative for water and energy savings in the automotive industry: case study for an Austrian automotive supplier” by Peter Enderle, Otto Nowak, and Julia Kvas, published in the Journal of Cleaner Production (2012). It is summarized and analyzed for HPDC professionals by the experts at

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Fig.1 Degradation of the mold part

Extend Mold Lifespan: How Advanced PVD Coatings Combat Degradation in Aluminum HPDC

This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Possibilities of reducing the degradation of molds for high-pressure of Al alloys” by Ján Hašul and Janette Brezinová, published in INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL “MACHINES. TECHNOLOGIES. MATERIALS” (2022). It is summarized and analyzed for HPDC professionals by the experts at CASTMAN. Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why

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Figure 1.8 View of FSW [100]

Development of FSW and LFW Joints with High Ductility and Fatigue Strength for Weathering Steels

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Development of FSW and LFW Joints with High Ductile and Fatigue Strength for Weather” published by “The University of Osaka Institutional Knowledge Archive : OUKA”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The dissertation investigates the development of Friction Stir Welding (FSW) and Linear Friction Welding (LFW) joints for weathering

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Figure 2.3: Schematic illustration of a sand mould (Liu, 2008).

The Copper Chill Advantage: Enhancing Mechanical Properties in Sand-Cast Aluminum Alloys

This technical brief is based on the academic paper “PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF DIFFERENT MATERIALS AS CHILLS IN SAND CASTING OF ALUMINIUM ALLOY” by Kabiru Muftau Raji, submitted to the School of Postgraduate Studies, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria (2016). It is summarized and analyzed for HPDC professionals by the experts at CASTMAN. Keywords Executive Summary The

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Figure 1 FSW process scheme (a), FSSW process stages (b) [8]

ADVANCED WELDING TECHNOLOGIES: FSW IN AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING

This introduction paper is based on the paper “ADVANCED WELDING TECHNOLOGIES: FSW IN AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING” published by “International Congress Motor Vehicles & Motors 2024”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The process of joining structural elements of a vehicle plays an important role in the development of new models in the automotive industry. Among the various technologies

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Fig. 1: Representation of the main parameters and nomenclature of FSW joints [2]

A Review of Bobbin Tool Friction Stir Welding (FSW) Process

This introduction paper is based on the paper “A Review of Bobbin Tool Friction Stir Welding (FSW) Process” published by “IJSTE – International Journal of Science Technology & Engineering”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Over the last twenty years Friction Stir Welding (FSW) has proven to be a very promising new joining technique. Especially high strength

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Figure 2b) Casting showing problem predicted in figure 2a)

Examples of Practical Solutions for Aluminium Castings using Quiescent Running Systems and Computer Modelling

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Examples of Practical Solutions for Aluminium Castings using Quiescent Running Systems and Computer Modelling” published by “Conference Paper”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The Castings Centre at the University of Birmingham, Birmingham, England has been using a combination of practical rules and computer simulation to supply running system

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Fig. 1. The geometrical shape of fragment of studied surface, topography of 3D surface, sand cast alloys; A) EN AC-AlSi12(b), B) EN AC-AlSi9Cu3(Fe)

Stereometry specification of anodization surface of casting aluminium alloys

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Stereometry specification of anodization surface of casting aluminium alloys” published by “Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Purpose: The aim of the work is presents the influence of casting method and anodic treatment parameters on properties of an anodic layer formed

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Fig. 3 ‒ Dummy ground model.

Strength of oxide skin on aluminum melts

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Strength of oxide skin on aluminum melts” published by “Not specified in the provided text (Authors affiliated with Ural Federal University, Ekaterinburg, Russia)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Infiltration pressure of the “melt-filler” boundary surface within the replicated aluminum foam technique has been studied on alloys A999, AlMg5Si,

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