Tag Archives: Aluminum Casting

Figure 2. Illustration of boundary conditions for the finite element model; (a) conventional die casting die, (b) lightweight design die; see Table 1 for notes on 1–8.

AN INITIAL STUDY OF A LIGHTWEIGHT DIE CASTING DIE USING A MODULAR DESIGN APPROACH

This article introduces the paper “An Initial Study of a Lightweight Die Casting Die Using a Modular Design Approach,” published in the International Journal of Metalcasting in 2018. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Purpose and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology: 5. Main Research Results: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Follow-up Research: 8.

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Figure 14: Biscuity, runner, gating, and venting system on casting (photo permission from Mercury Marine)

SYSTEM UNDERSTANDING OF HIGH PRESSURE DIE CASTING PROCESS AND DATA WITH MACHINE LEARNING APPLICATIONS

This article introduces the paper “SYSTEM UNDERSTANDING OF HIGH PRESSURE DIE CASTING PROCESS AND DATA WITH MACHINE LEARNING APPLICATIONS”. Overview: Research Background: Research Purpose and Research Questions: Research Methodology Main Research Results: Conclusion and Discussion: Future Follow-up Research: References: List of Abbreviations Copyright:

Figure 35: Comparison of the contact pressure scaled by UTS in MAGMA (a) and (c) with the production die casting die at the end of a production run (b) and (d).

THERMOMECHANICAL MECHANISMS THAT CAUSE ADHESION OF ALUMINUM HIGH PRESSURE DIE CASTINGS TO THE DIE

This article introduces the paper “THERMOMECHANICAL MECHANISMS THAT CAUSE ADHESION OF ALUMINUM HIGH PRESSURE DIE CASTINGS TO THE DIE”. Overview: Research Background: Research Purpose and Research Questions: Research Methodology Main Research Results: Conclusion and Discussion: Future Follow-up Research: References: Copyright: This material was summarized based on the above paper, and unauthorized use for commercial purposes

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Fig. 1. A TA Transmission Case casting.

Effect of melt cleanliness on the formation of porosity defects in automotive aluminium high pressure die castings

This article introduces the paper “Effect of melt cleanliness on the formation of porosity defects in automotive aluminium high pressure die castings”. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Objectives and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology 5. Key Research Findings: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Follow-up Research: 8. References: 9. Copyright: This material is

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Figure 1. Developed hollow aluminum subframe

Development of Aluminium Hollow Subframe Using High-Pressure Die Casting

This article introduces the paper “Development of Aluminium Hollow Subframe Using High-Pressure Die Casting”. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Objectives and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology: 5. Key Research Findings: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Follow-up Research: 8. References: 9. Copyright: This material is based on the paper by [Akihiko Asami, Tomoyuki

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Figure 18 Comprehensive opportunities for polymers and polymer composites with associated manufacturing processes for lightweighting in vehicles. Abbreviations: BMC, bulk molding compound; HP RTM, high-pressure resin transfer molding; LFT, long-fiber thermoplastic; SMC, sheet molding compound. Adapted from Reference 105.

Materials for Automotive Lightweighting

This article introduces the paper “Materials for Automotive Lightweighting”. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Objectives and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology: 5. Main Research Findings: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Follow-up Research: 8. References: 9. Copyright: This material is based on the paper by [Alan Taub et al.] titled: [Materials for Automotive

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Fig. 1: Illustration of engine block with 6 ingates and the vacuum channels.

Correlation Between Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Al-Si Diecast Engine Blocks

This article introduces the paper “Correlation Between Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Al-Si Diecast Engine Blocks” 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Objectives and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology: 5. Key Research Findings: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Research Directions: 8. References: [1] Colás, R., A. Rodríguez, J. Talamantes, and S. Valtierra. Solidification

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Fig. 4. Detail of the core balance volume.

About the impact on gravity cast salt cores in high pressure die casting and rheocasting

This article introduces the paper “About the impact on gravity cast salt cores in high pressure die casting and rheocasting”. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Objectives and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology: 5. Major Research Findings: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Follow-up Research: 8. References: 9. Copyright and Source Material: This summary

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Die tool: (a) both tool half and the vacuum valve connection; (b) vacuum unit.

Influence of Vacuum Support on the Fatigue Life of AlSi9Cu3(Fe) Aluminum Alloy Die Castings

This article introduces the paper “Influence of Vacuum Support on the Fatigue Life of AlSi9Cu3(Fe) Aluminum Alloy Die Castings”. Summary – Core Research Objective: To compare the high-cycle fatigue behavior of AlSi9Cu3(Fe) aluminum alloy die castings produced using high-pressure die casting (HPDC) and vacuum-assisted die casting (VPDC) processes, and to elucidate the influence of casting defects

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Influence of introducing Zr, Ti, Nb and Ce elements on externally solidified crystals and mechanical properties of high-pressure die-casting Al–Si alloy

Influence of introducing Zr, Ti, Nb and Ce elements on externally solidified crystals and mechanical properties of high-pressure die-casting Al–Si alloy

This article introduces the paper “Influence of introducing Zr, Ti, Nb and Ce elements on externally solidified crystals and mechanical properties of high-pressure die-casting Al–Si alloy”. Keywords : aluminium alloy high Abstract High pressure die casting (HPDC) AlSi10MnMg alloy castings are widely used in the automobile industry. Mg can optimize the mechanical properties of castings

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