Tag Archives: Aluminum Casting

Fig. 1. Prototype vehicle and the swing arm

Development and optimization of casting technology on part of the suspension of a heavy vehicle used in difficult environmental wetland conditions

Paper Title From Simulation to Suspension: Optimizing Aluminum Casting for Heavy-Duty Performance This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Development and optimization of casting technology on part of the suspension of a heavy vehicle used in difficult environmental wetland conditions” by Marcin Małysza, Robert Żuczek, Stanisław Pysz, Andrzej Gil, Piotr Wieliczko, Piotr Kowalski,

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Fig. 1 Cast Lagerschild AS

Reliability evaluation in the production process of aluminum castings

Boosting Aluminum Casting Reliability: A Data-Driven Look at Productivity and Defects This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Reliability evaluation in the production process of aluminum castings” by Erika Jankajová and Martin Kotus, published in PRODUCTION ENGINEERING ARCHIVES (2015). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for HPDC Professionals In today’s

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Source: Daimler AG, Dr. Lutz Storsberg, Mercedes-Benz Cars, Structural Symposium Bühler AG, Hamilton, Canada, October 1, 2013

High Integrity Diecasting for Structural Applications

Unlocking Structural Performance: A Guide to High Integrity Diecasting for Automotive Applications This technical summary is based on the presentation “High Integrity Diecasting for Structural Applications” by Martin Hartlieb of VIAMI INTERNATIONAL INC., presented at the iMdc meeting, WPI, Worcester, MA (2013). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for HPDC Professionals The

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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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