Tag Archives: Aluminum Casting

Figure 18- 2D creep deformation mechanism map for coarse pure Zinc, red frame means the region researched in the project [11]

Interaction of Creep and Ageing Behaviors in Zinc Die Castings

Predicting Long-Term Performance: A Deep Dive into Creep and Ageing in Zinc Die Casting Alloys This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Interaction of Creep and Ageing Behaviors in Zinc Die Castings” by F. E. Goodwin, L. H. Kallien, and W. Leis, published in the 2016 Die Casting Congress & Tabletop (NADCA). Keywords

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Fig. 1. Supplied experimental material in form of ingots

Quality of automotive sand casting with different wall thickness from progressive secondary alloy

Beyond the Ingot: Maximizing Secondary Aluminum Alloy Quality in Thin-Walled Automotive Castings This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Quality of automotive sand casting with different wall thickness from progressive secondary alloy” by Lucia Pastierovičová, Lenka Kuchariková, Eva Tillová, Mária Chalupová, and Richard Pastirčák, published in PRODUCTION ENGINEERING ARCHIVES (2022). It has been

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Trends in the Production of Castings in the World and in Poland in the XXI Century

Global Casting Trends: Analyzing a 15-Year Shift Towards Aluminum & Lightweighting This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Trends in the Production of Castings in the World and in Poland in the XXI Century” by M.S. Soiński, P. Kordas, and K. Skurka, published in Archives of Foundry Engineering (2016). Keywords Executive Summary The

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Fig. 1 Schematic drawing of fluidity test die for die casting; (a) Serpentine type, (b) Step type

Influence of Silicon, Superheat and Injection Speed on the Fluidity of HPDC Al-Si Alloys

Mastering HPDC Fluidity: How Silicon, Superheat, and Speed Impact Your Al-Si Alloy Castings This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Influence of Silicon, Superheat and Injection Speed on the Fluidity of HPDC Al-Si Alloys” by Young-Chan Kim¹, Se-Weon Choi¹, Jae-Ik Cho¹, Cheol-Woo Kim¹, Chang-Seog Kang¹ and Sung-Kil Hong², published in Proceedings of the

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Figure 2: Reconstructed X-ray computer tomography (CT) for classification of shrinkage pores

Detection and influence of shrinkage pores and non-metallic inclusions on fatigue life of cast aluminum alloys

Beyond Pore Volume: A New Model to Predict Fatigue Life in Cast Aluminum This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Detection and influence of shrinkage pores and non-metallic inclusions on fatigue life of cast aluminum alloys” by Yakub Tijani, Andre Heinrietz, Wolfram Stets, and Patrick Voigt, published in Metallurgical and Materials Transactions (2013).

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Figure 2: Scanning electron micrographs of oxidation samples after immersion for: a) 0.5 h, b) 1 h, c) 2 h; scanning electron micrographs of nitriding samples after immersion for d) 0.5 h, e) 1 h, f) 2 h

EROSION OF MOLD-STEEL SURFACE OXIDATION AND NITRIDING LAYERS DUE TO A DIE-CASTING ALUMINUM ALLOY

Paper Title Boosting Mold Life: Why Oxidation Outperforms Nitriding for H11 Die Steel Surface Treatment This technical summary is based on the academic paper “EROSION OF MOLD-STEEL SURFACE OXIDATION AND NITRIDING LAYERS DUE TO A DIE-CASTING ALUMINUM ALLOY” by Han-xue Cao, Yun-hao Liu, Chao Shen, Hao-xing Tang, Yan-yan Huang, and Jia-le Lei, published in Materiali

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Fig. 4: Outline describing the preparation of casting

Effect of Pouring Temperature on Surface Roughness of LM4 Aluminium Alloy using Die Casting Process

Optimizing Surface Finish: The Critical Role of Pouring Temperature in LM4 Aluminum Die Casting This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Effect of Pouring Temperature on Surface Roughness of LM4 Aluminium Alloy using Die Casting Process” by Deepak Singh, Aman, and Tarang Vardhan Gupta, published in MIT International Journal of Mechanical Engineering (2015).

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Fig. 1 3D model of aluminum valve plate for automobile

Design and Practice of Die Casting Die for High Gastight Valve Plate

Solving Porosity in High-Gastight Die Casting: A Deep Dive into Advanced Mold Design for Automotive Valve Plates This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Design and Practice of Die Casting Die for High Gastight Valve Plate” by KUANG Xin-wen, ZHANG Zheng-lai, and JIA Zhi-xin, published in FOUNDRY (2019). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge:

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Figure 1. Rigidity point temperature (RPT) determination with the second minimum of the d2T/dt2 curve.

Determination of Solidification of Rigidity Point Temperature Using a New Method

A New Method to Pinpoint Rigidity Point Temperature: The Key to Eliminating Hot Tearing in Aluminum HPDC This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Determination of Solidification of Rigidity Point Temperature Using a New Method” by Ester Villanueva, Iban Vicario, Jon Mikel Sánchez, and Ignacio Crespo, published in Applied Sciences (2020). Keywords Executive

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Fig. 1 Body-in-white, main specifications, and material constitution of base vehicle

Unlocking 33% Weight Reduction: A Deep Dive into Multi-Material Car Bodies & Advanced Joining

Multi-material Automotive Bodies and Dissimilar Joining Technology to Realize Multi-material This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Multi-material Automotive Bodies and Dissimilar Joining Technology to Realize Multi-material” by Dr. Junya NAITO and Dr. Reiichi SUZUKI, published in KOBELCO TECHNOLOGY REVIEW (2020). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for HPDC Professionals

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