Tag Archives: Aluminum Casting

Figure 25. MMC uses in automotive applications as cylinder liners, brake rotors, intake and exhaust valves, and driveshaft, etc.

50 Years of Foundry-Produced Metal Matrix Composites and Future Opportunities

This article introduces the paper [’50 Years of Foundry-Produced Metal Matrix Composites and Future Opportunities’] published by [‘Springer’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction This paper, commemorating the Golden Anniversary of the 1969 AFS paper “Dispersion of Graphite Particles in Aluminum Castings through Injection of the Melt,” provides a comprehensive review of the advancements in

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Figure 3. Simulation results of the melt filling process: (A) Case 1; (B) Case 2; (C) Case 3

Layout Design and Die Casting Using CAE Simulation for Household Appliances

This article introduces the paper [‘Layout Design and Die Casting Using CAE Simulation for Household Appliances’] published by [‘MDPI’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction The study investigates the application of Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) technology in High-Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) for household appliances, specifically cooking grills. The research addresses the increasing demand for aluminum alloy

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Fig. 1.1 Gas porosity where the bubbles have been flattened by the pressure.

Effects of Casting Defects on Mechanical Properties of Aluminum Alloy Die-Casts

This article introduces the paper [‘Effects of Casting Defects on Mechanical Properties of Aluminum Alloy Die-Casts’] published by [‘Saitama University’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction Chapter 1 introduces the importance of die-cast alloy and their defects with development of acoustic microscopy technique and non-destructive evaluation and purpose of this thesis. Aluminium alloys are recognized

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Fig 2.4 Relationship between die temperamre, cycle time and die coohng

COMPUTER AIDED COOLING DESIGN FOR DIE CASTING PROCESS

This article introduces the paper [‘COMPUTER AIDED COOLING DESIGN FOR DIE CASTING PROCESS’] presented at the [‘The Ohio State University’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: Die casting is defined as a “net shape manufacturing process” (Street, 1977) where molten metal is injected into a metallic die under high pressure. However,

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Figure 1: Current usage for structural components in the automotive market

The Future of Structural Components in HPDC.

This paper summary is based on the article [‘The Future of Structural Components in HPDC.’] presented at the [‘Bühler AG’] 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts The continuing quest for lighter-weight components in the automotive industry hasseen the emergence of a lucrative new market for die casting: structural components.The demand for these large, complex components, such as

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Figure 3. The qualitative electron probe micro-analysis (EPMA) maps of Si and Mg segregation in three different casting conditions. The EPMA maps are purposefully enhanced to reveal the minor segregation bands. The line scans are indicated with white dashed lines. The concentration (at.%) vs distance (μm) plots correspond to the respective line scans in the EPMA maps.

Solute micro-segregation profile and associated precipitation in cast Al-Mg-Si alloy

This article introduces the paper [‘Solute micro-segregation profile and associated precipitation in cast Al-Mg-Si alloy’] presented at the [‘Philosophical Magazine’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: Solute segregation is an inherent phenomenon during the solidification process of aluminium alloys. This is primarily attributed to non-equilibrium conditions arising from rapid cooling rates,

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igure 1. Mark Butterfield, president of Metal Exchange Corporation, speaks at the Aluminum Technology Forum in Detroit, which provided a venue for aluminum companies and OEMs to speak on the use of aluminum in vehicles.

Technology Forum Highlights Aluminum’s Value in Automotive Applications

This paper introduction was written based on the [‘Technology Forum Highlights Aluminum’s Value in Automotive Applications’] published by [‘Light Metal Age’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts The Aluminum Transportation Group (ATG), a sector of the Aluminum Association, convened a technology forum in Detroit, Michigan, on November 2, 2023, focusing on the expanding role of aluminum in

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Figure 26: Aluminum applications in a car [30].

Self hardening aluminum alloys for automotive applications

This article introduces the paper’Self hardening aluminum alloys for automotive applications’ published by Politecnico di Torino. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts This PhD thesis has been carried out in collaboration with Teksid Aluminum, an aluminum foundry situated in Carmagnola near Turin. The research focuses on Self-hardening aluminum alloys (Al-Zn-Si-Mg alloys), an innovative class of light aluminum

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Figure 1. A Tesla Model Y giga-casting. (Source: S. Munro.)

The Impact of Giga-Castings on Car Manufacturing and Aluminum Content

This article introduces the paper [‘The Impact of Giga-Castings on Car Manufacturing and Aluminum Content’] presented at the [‘Light Metal Age’] 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts Numerous studies, especially from Ducker-Carlisle, have shown that aluminum usage in light vehicles has been growing for decades, having surpassed 500 lbs (227 kg) per light vehicle in North America

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Figure 1. Candidate Parts for Ultra Large Castings

Ultra Large Castings to Produce Low Cost Aluminum Vehicle Structures

This article introduces the paper [‘Ultra Large Castings to Produce Low Cost Aluminum Vehicle Structures’] presented at the [‘SAE TECHNICAL PAPER SERIES’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: The automotive industry is continuously striving to reduce vehicle weight to meet increasingly stringent environmental emission standards and enhance fuel efficiency. While aluminum

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