Tag Archives: Aluminum Die casting

Figure 13. The schematic diagrams of the ACSR Rheo-HPDC process (reprinted with permission from ref. [36], 2022, Elsevier).

Research Progress on Thermal Conductivity of High-Pressure Die-Cast Aluminum Alloys

This paper summary is based on the article Research Progress on Thermal Conductivity of High-Pressure Die-Cast Aluminum Alloys presented at the Metals, MDPI 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. References: 9. Copyright: This material

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Figure 9 A part of Al die cast product where internal soundness was improved by the application of DHA-THERMO core pins

High Thermal Conductivity Steel and its Application to Die Casting Tools

This paper summary is based on the article “High Thermal Conductivity Steel and its Application to Die Casting Tools” presented at the NADCA Die Casting Congress & Exposition in 2012. 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

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Fig. 1 Produced part, cast and machined

Optimization in Novel Partial-Solid High Pressure Aluminum Die Casting by Taguchi Method

This page summarizes the research paper “Optimization in Novel Partial-Solid High Pressure Aluminum Die Casting by Taguchi Method,” providing a comprehensive overview of its key aspects for experts and those interested in die casting technology. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Purpose and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology: 5. Main Research Results: 6. Conclusion

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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

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

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 is prohibited.Copyright © 2025 CASTMAN. All rights reserved.

Fig. 1. Life cycle boundary of vehicle Al DCs and detailed processes in the manufacturing stage.

Critical life cycle inventory for aluminum die casting: A lightweight-vehicle manufacturing enabling technology

1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Objectives and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology: 5. Key Research Results: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Follow-up Research: 8. References: 9. Copyright: This material is based on the paper by Weipeng Liu et al.: Critical life cycle inventory for aluminum die casting: A lightweight-vehicle manufacturing enabling technology.Paper

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Figure 2.6: Teslas’ and Volvos’ mega-castings of the rear floor

Improving Quality in Mega-Casted Products: Identification of contributors to geometrical variation

1. Overview: 2. Research Background: The increasing global demand for environmentally friendly automotive manufacturing necessitates lightweighting techniques to address the weight increase associated with electric vehicle (EV) batteries. Volvo Cars is investing in large-scale casting (Mega-casting) using High-Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) to simplify assembly, improve efficiency, and enhance product quality. However, mega-casting presents challenges related

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Figure 31. Photograph of high-ceiling LED lamp heat sink cast using Al-25%Si.

Die Casting of Lightweight Thin Fin Heat Sink Using Al-25%Si

1. Overview: 2. Research Background: The demand for lightweight and cost-effective heat sinks is increasing. Die casting is a common and economical method for producing complex-shaped heat sinks. To reduce weight, a typical approach involves thinning the fins and base of the heat sink. Previous research explored alternative casting methods like semisolid casting, high-density casting,

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Vehicle giga-casting Al alloys technologies, applications, and beyond

Vehicle giga-casting Al alloys technologies, applications, and beyond

Author links open overlay panelJian Yang abc, Bo Liu ac, Dongwei Shu b, Qin Yang d, Tiegang Hu dShow moreAdd to MendeleyShareCite https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2025.178552Get rights and content Abstract The Giga-casting process, proposed by Tesla, has become a transformative technology with great potential for improving the lightweighting of super-sized complex thin-walled vehicle parts. Recently, the application of lightweight alloys, especially Al alloys, in the vehicle industry is gradually expanding, but there

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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

Execute 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 on fatigue failure. – Main Methodologies: Non-destructive testing (NDT) methods (hydrostatic weighing, X-ray inspection, and computed tomography (CT)) were

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