Tag Archives: Aluminum Casting

Fig. 6. Average weight of aluminum castings per vehicle.

Circumstances of the Automotive Industry Impact on Aluminum Foundries

Paper Title Navigating the Perfect Storm: A Deep Dive into the Automotive Industry’s Impact on Aluminum Foundries This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Circumstances of the Automotive Industry Impact on Aluminum Foundries” by R. Gallo, published in AFS Proceedings 2010 American Foundry Society (2010). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research

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Thermophysical properties of Al-based metal matrix composites suitable for automotive brake discs

Beyond Cast Iron: Engineering High-Performance Al-MMC Brake Discs for 470°C+ Operation

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Thermophysical properties of Al-based metal matrix composites suitable for automotive brake discs” published by Lucia Lattanzi and Samuel Ayowole Awe in the Journal of Alloys and Metallurgical Systems (2024). It was analyzed and summarized for HPDC experts by CASTMAN experts with the help of LLM AI

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Fig. 2: RFID cast part with integrated RFID transponder (left) and design of a glass transponder [7] (right)

In-Process Embedding of Piezo Sensors and RFID Transponders into Cast Parts for Autonomous Manufacturing Logistics

Smart Castings in a Single Step: A Breakthrough in In-Process Embedding for HPDC This technical summary is based on the academic paper “In-Process Embedding of Piezo Sensors and RFID Transponders into Cast Parts for Autonomous Manufacturing Logistics” by Dipl.-Wi.-Ing. Christoph Pille, published in Smart Systems Integration (2010). It has been analyzed and summarized for technical

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Figure 2 - Counter-pressure casting system [8].

Development of Heat Treatments for Components Produced by Low Pressure Die Casting in Aluminum Alloys

Unlocking Peak Performance in Cast Aluminum: A New Look at Heat Treatment for AlSi7Mg0.3 Alloys This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Development of Heat Treatments for Components Produced by Low Pressure Die Casting in Aluminum Alloys” by Ricardo Mil-Homens Jorge, submitted for the Master in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Porto

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Fig. 2. Exemplary results of the X-ray inspections for the details of various circulating scrap proportions: a) sample No. 1, b) sample No. 2, c) sample No. 3, d) sample No. 4, e) sample No. 5, f) sample No. 6

The Influence of the Proportion of Charge from Waste Materials on the Quality of High Pressure Castings

Maximizing Recycled Content: Finding the Quality Sweet Spot for Circulating Scrap in HPDC This technical summary is based on the academic paper “The Influence of the Proportion of Charge from Waste Materials on the Quality of High Pressure Castings” by P. Schlafka and A. W. Bydałek, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2019). It has

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Fig. 1. Experimental sample – flange of alternator

Pressing Speed, Specific Pressure and Mechanical Properties of Aluminium Cast

Optimizing HPDC: How Plunger Speed and Specific Pressure Impact Aluminum Casting Quality This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Pressing Speed, Specific Pressure and Mechanical Properties of Aluminium Cast” by S. Gaspar and J. Pasko, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2016). It has been analyzed and summarized for technical experts by CASTMAN.

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Use of Aluminum Alloys in Automotive Industry

Driving the Future: How Automotive Aluminum Alloys are Revolutionizing Vehicle Weight, Fuel Economy, and Performance This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Use of Aluminum Alloys in Automotive Industry” by Dr. Fatmagul Tolun, published in the International Mediterranean Natural Sciences, Health Sciences and Engineering Congress (MENSEC) proceedings (2019). It has been analyzed and

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Figure 4: Shaped part of the mould after capillary testing

Use of Duplex PVD Coatings to Increase the Life of Moulds and Cores for die Casting of Aluminium Alloys in the Automotive Industry

Boosting Tool Life: How Duplex PVD Coatings Revolutionize Aluminum Die Casting This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Use of Duplex PVD Coatings to Increase the Life of Moulds and Cores for die Casting of Aluminium Alloys in the Automotive Industry” by Janette Brezinová et al., published in Acta Mechanica Slovaca (2022). It

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Figure 1.1.1: Application of two high pressure die-casting components made of the aluminium alloy Castasil-37 in the car body of the current Audi A8 (third generation (D4), production 2010 - present).

A Probabilistic Approach in Failure Modellingof AluminiumHighPressure Die-Castings

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “A Probabilistic Approach in Failure Modelling of Aluminium High Pressure Die-Castings” by Octavian Knoll, submitted as a Thesis for the degree of Philosophiae Doctor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (2015). It has been analyzed and summarized for technical

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Fig. 4 - Porosity identify by a) X-ray on components from the first experimental activity, b) FEM simulations, c) X-ray on components from the final experimental activity (optimization of process parameters)

Redefining Automotive Safety: A 47% Lighter HPDC Aluminum Suspension Cross Beam

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Numerical and experimental analysis of a high pressure die casting Aluminum suspension cross beam for light commercial vehicles” by S. Cecchel, D. Ferrario, published in La Metallurgia Italiana (2016). It has been analyzed and summarized for technical experts by CASTMAN with the assistance of AI. Keywords

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