Tag Archives: aluminum alloys

Conceptualization of Mega-Casting Concepts

Fields of Action in Mega-Casting for the Industrialization of Automotive Car Bodies

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “Fields of Action in Mega-Casting for the Industrialization of Automotive Car Bodies” published by 27. – 29. SEP 2022 | BAD NAUHEIM, GERMANY, Car Body Parts – from development to production. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction The automotive industry is undergoing a transformational process,

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Fig. 9. comparison between the experimental sample and simulation result.

Experimental Material Characterization and Formability studies on Aluminium Alloy (AA 8011)

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“Experimental Material Characterization and Formability studies on Aluminium Alloy (AA 8011)”] published by [E3S Web of Conferences]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction Operations for sheet metal shaping are crucial for manufacturing diverse products. However, plastic fragility remains a significant challenge, leading to product defects.

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Fig. 3 Optical images of grain refined alloy samples using Al-5Ti-1B at only one magnification (750 ppm Ti,150 ppm B)

Effect of Addition of Grain Refiner and Modifier on Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of Squeeze Cast A356 Alloy

This article introduces the paper “Effect of Addition of Grain Refiner and Modifier on Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of Squeeze Cast A356 Alloy” presented at the “Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals” 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: In industries such as automobile, aerospace, and defense, Aluminum-Silicon (Al-Si) alloys, particularly grade A356, are extensively utilized

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Figure 8. Developed Al-6Zn-2Mg-1.5Cu alloy propeller

Development of Low-Pressure Die-Cast Al-Zn-Mg-Cu Alloy Propellers Part II: Simulations for Process Optimization

This article introduces the paper “Development of Low-Pressure Die-Cast Al-Zn-Mg-Cu Alloy Propellers Part II: Simulations for Process Optimization”. 1. Overview: Title: Development of Low-Pressure Die-Cast Al-Zn-Mg-Cu Alloy Propellers Part II: Simulations for Process OptimizationAuthor: Min-Seok Kim and Soonho WonPublication Year: 2024Publishing Journal: Materials (MDPI)Keywords: Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy; low-pressure die-casting; simulation; propeller; hot tearing 2. Research Background:

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EFFECTS OF THERMOMECHANICAL TREATMENTS ON THE CHEMICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF Al-Cu Alloy

EFFECTS OF THERMOMECHANICAL TREATMENTS ON THE CHEMICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF Al-Cu Alloy

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“EFFECTS OF THERMOMECHANICAL TREATMENTS ON THE CHEMICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF Al-Cu Alloy”] published by [International Journal of Materials, Methods and Technologies]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction This research paper investigates the development of Al-9.37Cu alloy characterized through metallographic examinations. The alloy, cast using

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Fig. 10. Diecast car audio heat sink component with various alloy compositions; (a) Al-1.0 wt%Cu-0.6 wt%Fe-1.5 wt%Si), (b) Al1.0 wt%Cu-0.6 wt%Fe-2.0 wt%Si, (c) Al-2.5 wt%Cu-0.8 wt%Fe11 wt%Si-0.2 wt%Mg-0.3 wt%Mn (ALDC12).

Effect of Alloying Elements on the Thermal Conductivity and Casting Characteristics of Aluminum Alloys in High Pressure Die Casting

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“Effect of Alloying Elements on the Thermal Conductivity and Casting Characteristics of Aluminum Alloys in High Pressure Die Casting”] published by [‘Korean Institute of Metals and Materials’, ‘Chonbuk National University’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction Abstract: High pressure die casting is one of the

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Bild 1. Einordnung der Karosseriebauweise „Mega-Casting" und dessen Konzepte mit beispielhaften OEM und Modellen im Rahmenwerk der etablierten Karosseriebauweisen (Eigenleistung). Rahmenwerk und Teil-Darstellungen in Anlehnung an Birkert et al. [3], Stellantis [14], Land Rover [15], Tesla [5]. Grafik: WZL

Opportunities and Risks of Mega-Casting in Automotive Production – The Aluminum Die-Casted Body in White

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“Opportunities and Risks of Mega-Casting in Automotive Production – The Aluminum Die-Casted Body in White”] published by [WT Werkstattstechnik]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction The electric car manufacturer Tesla patented Mega-Casting in 2018, introducing a novel manufacturing method to produce a car body in

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Figure 13. Pouring process to assembled mould

Development of water-based core technology for light alloys

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“Development of water-based core technology for light alloys”] published by [University of Teesside]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction ABSTRACTThis thesis describes, in a manufacturing context, the development of new water based core technology for light alloys.Cores used for steel casting are made from fused

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Figure 1. (a) Image of “test specimen” HPDC die used in this study, (b) Image of “test specimen” casting using Nemalloy HE700.

Development of High Ductility Al-Zn-Mg Casting Alloys for Automotive Structural Components

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“Development of High Ductility Al-Zn-Mg Casting Alloys for Automotive Structural Components”] published by [MS&T19®]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction This research paper addresses the development of novel Al-Zn-Mg alloys designed for automotive structural components, aiming to meet the increasing demand for lightweighting in the

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Figure 9: Aluminum extruded 2D heat sinks (top left), aluminum machined heat sink (top right), zinc cast heat sinks (bottom left) [8], and new generation zinc cast heat sink (bottom right).

Development of a New High Fluidity Zinc Die Casting Alloy

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“Development of a New High Fluidity Zinc Die Casting Alloy”] published by [Conference Paper September 2010]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction ABSTRACT A new hot chamber zinc die casting alloy containing 4.5%AI, 0.01%Mg and 0.03%Cu was developed at Teck’s Product Technology Centre (PTC) in

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