This introduction paper is based on the paper “Material characterization of aluminum alloys for automotive and aerospace applications” published by “Luleå University of Technology”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Aluminum alloys are one of the widely used materials in the structural components of automobiles and especially aircraft. The valid prediction of the performance and life span
![Fig. 1. (a) Diagram of HPDC configuration showing different parts, (b) Top view of an actual cast part, and (c) Side view of an actual cast part showing the steps with wall thickness of 1-, 2-, 4-, 6-, 10- and 15-mm. (Adapted with permission from Dalai et al. [19]).](https://castman.co.kr/wp-content/uploads/image-2067-570x342.webp)
This introduction paper is based on the paper “[Evaluation of detrimental effect on the ductility caused by the inhomogeneous skin and casting defects in a high pressure die cast recycled secondary alloy]” published by “[Materials Characterization]”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The usage of recycled alloys in the high pressure die casting (HPDC) applications for automobiles
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Wear properties of a new Al80Mg10Si5Cu5 multicomponent alloy” published by “Elsevier B.V.”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The present study investigates the tribological properties of a newly developed multicomponent aluminium weight-light multicomponent alloy for wear based on the Al80Mg10Si5Cu5 system for lightweight automotive applications, especially back drum discs.
![Fig. 4: 3D morphology of porosity in HPDC AM60 alloys: (a) overall view of porosities in specimen; (b) a zoom-in area showing four types of porosities, such as gas-shrinkage pore (c), gas-pore (d), net-shrinkage (e), and island-shrinkage (f) [25]](https://castman.co.kr/wp-content/uploads/Fig._4_3D_morphology_of_porosity_in_HPDC_AM60_alloys_a_overall_view_of_porosities_in_specimen_b-570x342.webp)
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Characteristics and distribution of microstructures in high pressure die cast alloys with X-ray microtomography: A review” published by “China Foundry”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Al and Mg alloy high pressure die castings (HPDC) are increasingly used in automotive industries. The microstructures in the castings have decisive effect
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Friction Stir Processing: A Thermomechanical Processing Tool for High Pressure Die Cast Al-Alloys for Vehicle Light-weighting” published by “Manufacturing Letters”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: This study uses friction stir processing (FSP) for thermomechanical processing of high-pressure die-casting (HPDC) to modify microstructure and improve mechanical properties. FSP is
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Optimizing Motorcycle Manufacturing Sustainability through the Integration of Waste Heat Recovery and Metal Scrap Recycling: A Process Engineering Approach” published by “Leuser Journal of Environmental Studies”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The automotive industry manufacturing has experienced rapid growth 2–3 times by 2050, with motorcycles constituting around 30%
M. Schütze1, J. Ganzenmüller2, M. Becker3, C. Mangos1, G. Piazza2, L. Kallien1, E. Beeh21Aalen University; 2German Aerospace Center (DLR), Stuttgart; 3Oskar Frech GmbH + Co. KG, Schorndorf The industrial shift towards e-mobility is an opportunity for the economic production of high pressuredie castings (HPDC) components, such as motor housings, gearboxes and covers. Those parts are
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Strength of Salt Core Composed of Alkali Carbonate and Alkali Chloride Mixtures Made by Casting Technique” published by “Materials Transactions / Japan Foundary Engineering Society”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The strength of four binary systems NaCl-Na2CO3, KCI-K2CO3, KCI-NaCl and K2CO3-Na2CO3 was investigated in order to develop expendable
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Casting Microstructure Inspection Using Computer Vision: Dendrite Spacing in Aluminum Alloys” published by “Metals”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: This paper investigates the determination of secondary dendrite arm spacing (SDAS) using convolutional neural networks (CNNs). The aim was to build a Deep Learning (DL) model for SDAS prediction
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Newly Developed Magnesium Alloys for Powertrain Applications” published by “JOM: the journal of the Minerals, Metals & Materials Society”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Several new magnesium alloys have been developed recently for high-temperature applications to obtain an optimal combination of die castability, creep resistance, mechanical properties, corrosion
