Tag Archives: aluminum alloys

Fig. 3.1 (a, c, e) Conventional casting after 0 min, 5 min, and 15 h soaking, (b, d, f) MHD casting after 0 min, 5 min, and 15 h soaking

Semi-solid Processing of Alloys

Beyond Conventional Casting: A Deep Dive into Semi-Solid Metal (SSM) Processing for Superior Alloy Components This technical summary is based on the academic book “Semi-solid Processing of Alloys” by David H. Kirkwood, Michel Suéry, Plato Kapranos, Helen V. Atkinson, and Kenneth P. Young, published by Springer in 2010. Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This

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Figure 2.1: LM 25 (Al—7Si-0.3Mg) aerospace and automotive thin walled products (efunda, 2009).

THE EFFECTS OF VORTEX GATE DESIGN ON MECHANICAL STRENGTH OF THIN SECTION CASTING OF LM 25 (Al—7Si-0.3Mg) ALUMINUM CASTING ALLOY

Boost Aluminum Casting Strength: A Deep Dive into Vortex Gate Design This technical summary is based on the academic paper “THE EFFECTS OF VORTEX GATE DESIGN ON MECHANICAL STRENGTH OF THIN SECTION CASTING OF LM 25 (A—7Si-0.3Mg) ALUMINUM CASTING ALLOY” by Zaid Ali Subhi, submitted in February 2012 to Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia. It

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Fig. 1. Testing of anisotropic material – good direction of testing (left), direction with big attenuation (right) [2]

Evaluating the Attenuation in Ultrasonic Testing of Castings

Beyond the Surface: A Deep Dive into Ultrasonic Attenuation for Flawless Castings This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Evaluating the Attenuation in Ultrasonic Testing of Castings” by M. Boháčik, M. Mičian, A. Sládek, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2018). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for HPDC Professionals

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Fig. 1. Parts of housing used for anodizing in the state before anodizing: a) AlSi12, b) AlSi8 and after anodizing: c) AlSi12, d) AlSi8

INFLUENCE OF PRIMARY SILICON PRECIPITATES ON ANODIZED ALUMINUM ALLOYS SURFACE LAYER PROPERTIES

Beyond the Surface: How Silicon Content Impacts Anodized HPDC Component Performance This technical summary is based on the academic paper “INFLUENCE OF PRIMARY SILICON PRECIPITATES ON ANODIZED ALUMINUM ALLOYS SURFACE LAYER PROPERTIES” by Krzysztof LABISZ*, Jarosław KONIECZNY, Łukasz WIERZBICKI, Janusz ĆWIEK, and Anna BUTOR, published in TRANSPORT PROBLEMS (2018). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why

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Fig. 1. Die-cast sample shape

Features and Vehicle Application of Heat Resistant Die Cast Magnesium Alloy

Unlocking Automotive Lightweighting: A Deep Dive into the AJX931 Heat-Resistant Magnesium Alloy This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Features and Vehicle Application of Heat Resistant Die Cast Magnesium Alloy” by Manabu MIZUTANI, Katsuhito YOSHIDA, Nozomu KAWABE, and Seiji SAIKAWA, published in SEI TECHNICAL REVIEW (2019). It has been analyzed and summarized for

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Fig. 1. Model of multi-valve

Simulation and Casting Process of Aluminum Alloy Multi-Way Valve Body with Various Gating Systems

Optimizing Complex Castings: A Gating System Simulation Deep Dive for Aluminum Valve Bodies This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Simulation and Casting Process of Aluminum Alloy Multi-Way Valve Body with Various Gating Systems” by Li Rong, Chen Lunjun, Su Ming, Zeng Qi, Liu Yong, and Wang Heng, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY

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Figure 1 - SEM images of a zinc die cast sample surface (a) before and after immersion in a 0.5M sodium chloride solution for (b) 30 and (c) 60 minutes.

Special Aspects of Electrodeposition on Zinc Die Castings

Unlocking Flawless Finishes: A Deep Dive into the Science of Electroplating on Zinc Die Casting This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Special Aspects of Electrodeposition on Zinc Die Castings” by Valeriia Reveko and Per Møller, published in NASF SURFACE TECHNOLOGY WHITE PAPERS (2018). It has been analyzed and summarized for technical experts

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Fig. 1. Examples of: a) sand castings made of EN AW-2017A and b) cylindrical specimens made of these castings

INVESTIGATION OF THE DEFORMABILITY OF ALUMINIUM-COPPER CASTING ALLOYS

Optimizing Forging Temperatures for Cast Aluminium-Copper Alloys: A Guide to Improving Deformability This technical summary is based on the academic paper “INVESTIGATION OF THE DEFORMABILITY OF ALUMINIUM-COPPER CASTING ALLOYS” by Grzegorz Winiarski, Anna Dziubińska, Krzysztof Majerski, Michał Szucki, and Krzysztof Drozdowski, published in Advances in Science and Technology Research Journal (2018). It has been analyzed

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Permanent Mold Casting: An Excellent Manufacturing Method for Automotive Components

Permanent Mold Casting: An Excellent Manufacturing Method for Automotive Components

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Permanent Mold Casting” Excellent Casting Method for Manufacture of Automotive Components” published by “International Journal on Recent and Innovation Trends in Computing and Communication”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In this paper the study has been done why permanent mold casting method is excellent for manufacture of automotive

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Figure 3. Temperature evolution during FSP processing

Friction stir processing in multiple passes of cast aluminum alloy EN AW 5083 (AlMg4.5Mn0.7)

Unlocking Peak Performance in Cast Aluminum: How Friction Stir Processing Tool Design Eliminates Defects and Boosts Ductility This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Friction stir processing in multiple passes of cast aluminum alloy EN AW 5083 (AlMg4.5Mn0.7)” by L.-N. Boțilǎ, R. Cojocaru, V. Verbiţchi, C. Ciucă, published in WELDING & MATERIAL TESTING

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