Tag Archives: Aluminum Casting

Figure 1. Hole in the material dropping area.

Shotsleeve with Inte‑gral Thermal Regulation

SHOT SLEEVE WITH INTEGRAL THERMAL REGULATION How Integral Thermal Control Extends Service Life by Over 15x and Boosts Casting Quality This technical brief is based on the academic paper “SHOT SLEEVE WITH INTEGRAL THERMAL REGULATION” by F. Miglierina (Omnia Press S.r.l.) and B. Vianello (Zanussi Metallurgica S.p.a.), published in the 6th International Tooling Conference. It

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Figure 1. Examples of alloy AZ6NF castings

New generation of high strength aluminum casting alloys

This introduction paper is based on the paper “New generation of high strength aluminum casting alloys” published by “Light Metal Age”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The article represents the research results for phase composition, structure, and mechanical properties of the new sparingly alloyed high strength alloy of the Al-Zn-Mg-Ni-Fe system (Nickalyn-AZ6NF). The main advantages of

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FIG. 6.1 Portions of tensile stress -strain  curves in metals.1 (a) Elastic behavior. (b) Elastic and plastic behaviors.

Properties of Engineering Materials

A Design Engineer’s Guide to Material Properties: Mastering the Fundamentals for Optimal Performance This technical brief is based on the academic chapter “Chapter 6: Properties of Engineering Materials” by Theodore Gela, D.Eng.Sc., from the MECHANICAL DESIGN HANDBOOK. It is summarized and analyzed for HPDC professionals by the experts at CASTMAN. Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge:

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Figure 11. Casting produced by gray iron lost foam (left) and aluminum investment

From Classroom to Cast House: How Simulation Training is Forging the Future of HPDC

This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Promoting Distance Learning in Metal Casting by Implementing Four Simulation Activities” by Dr. Sam Ramrattan and Dr. Matthew Cavalli P.E., Western Michigan University, published in the Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference. It is summarized and analyzed for HPDC professionals by the experts

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Figure 1: Diagram of changing the cooling module material.

A New Hybrid Approach to Cooling High-Power Electronics with HPDC

This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Optimizing the Structural Design of Computing Units in Autonomous Driving Systems and Electric Vehicles to Enhance Overall Performance Stability” by Zhong, Yao-Nian, published in International Journal of Advance in Applied Science Research (2024). It is summarized and analyzed for HPDC professionals by the experts at CASTMAN.

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Figure 3: The aluminum-iron phase diagram (8).

Die Soldering in Aluminum Die Casting

The content of this introduction paper is based on the article “DIE SOLDERING IN ALUMINUM DIE CASTING” published by “Oak Ridge National Laboratory”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Two types of tests, “dipping” tests and “dip-coating” tests, were carried out on small steel cylinders using pure aluminum and 380 alloy to investigate the mechanism of die

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Figure 1. Typical applications of aluminium castings in automotive vehicles [5]. Nemak/American Metal Market Conference, 2015, accessed on 1 October 2022.

Joining Technologies for Aluminium Castings—A Review

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Joining Technologies for Aluminium Castings—A Review” published by “Coatings”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Aluminium castings have been widely used in many industries, including automotive, aerospace, telecommunication, construction, consumer products, etc., due to their lightweight, good electric and thermal conductivity, and electromagnetic interference/radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI) shielding properties.

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Figure 1 shows the setup with the holding device and the equipment used.

Quality Testing in Aluminum Die-Casting – A Novel Approach Using Acoustic Data in Neural Networks

The content of this introduction paper is based on the article “Quality Testing in Aluminum Die-Casting – A Novel Approach Using Acoustic Data in Neural Networks” published by “Athens Journal of Sciences”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In quality control of aluminum die casting various processes are used. For example, the density of the parts can

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Figure 1: a) Parting plane of the metal mold for fluidity test and b) fluidity test casting

DEVELOPMENT OF LOW-Si ALUMINUM CASTING ALLOYS WITH AN IMPROVED THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY

This introduction paper is based on the paper “DEVELOPMENT OF LOW-Si ALUMINUM CASTING ALLOYS WITH AN IMPROVED THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY” published by “Materiali in tehnologije / Materials and technology”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: To develop an aluminum alloy that can combine a high thermal conductivity with a good castability and anodizability, low Si-containing aluminum alloys, Al-(0.5-1.5)Mg-1Fe-0.5Si

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Fig. 6. Temperature in the core of the insert [°C].

Study of two alternative cooling systems of a mold insert used in die casting process of light alloy components

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Study of two alternative cooling systems of a mold insert used in die casting process of light alloy components” published by “Procedia Structural Integrity”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: A mold insert is an important component of the molds commonly used in die casting processes. Its purpose is

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