How Casting Method Impacts Fatigue Life in Al-Si Alloys: A Fractography Analysis This technical summary is based on the academic paper “THE FRACTOGRAPHY STUDY OF FATIGUE FRACTURE SURFACES IN Al-Si CAST ALLOYS” by L. Hurtalová, E. Tillová, M. Chalupová, published in Powder Metallurgy Progress, Vol.15 (2015), special issue. Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This
Unlocking the Potential of Secondary Aluminum Alloys: How Nickel Addition Mitigates Iron Impurities This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Influence of Nickel Addition on Properties of Secondary AlSi7Mg0.3 Alloy” by L. Richtárech, D. Bolibruchová, M. Brůna, and J.Caiss, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2015). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This
Optimizing the Lost Foam Casting Process: A Deep Dive into Refractory Coatings and Process Parameters for Automotive Parts This technical summary is based on the academic paper “APPLICATION OF LOST FOAM CASTING PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING PARTS IN AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY” by Marko Pavlović, Tatjana Volkov-Husović, Muhamed Sarvan, Milan Đuričić, Fuad Klisura, and Zagorka Acimović, published in
Mastering Dendritic Structure Control: The Key to Stronger, More Reliable As-Cast Aluminium Alloys This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Parameters Influencing Dendritic Structure to Improve the Properties of As-Cast Aluminium Alloys” by Nisheeth Kr. Prasad, P. Kranthi Kumar, Ashok Sharma, and M. K. Bhargava, published in the Indian Foundry Journal (2014). Keywords
Predicting Failure Before it Happens: A Breakthrough in Through-Process Modelling for HPDC Aluminum This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Recent Developments in Through-Process Modelling of Aluminium Die-Castings” by Cato Dørum, Hans Ivar Laukli, Odd Sture Hopperstad, and Torodd Berstad, published in Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Aluminium Alloys (2010). Keywords
Unlocking Peak Performance in AlSi7Mg0.3: How Jet Cooling Boosts the Quality Index This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Quality Index of the AlSi7Mg0.3 Aluminium Casting Alloy Depending on the Heat Treatment Parameters” by E. Czekaj, J. Zych, Z. Kwak, A. Garbacz-Klempka, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2016). Keywords Executive Summary The
From Blueprint to Reality: Using FEA to Perfect Magnesium Alloy Wheel Casting This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Magnesium Alloy Wheel Structure Design and Wheel Casting Process Performance Analysis” by Xin Jiang and Xinwei Lan, published in Journal of Materials Science and Engineering B (2022). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This
A Cost-Effective Simulation Method for Steel Ingot Solidification This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Research of Casting and Solidification of Steel Ingots by Application of Low-Melting Materials” by E. Kantoríková and J. Moravec, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2024). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for HPDC Professionals
Unlocking Die Longevity: A Technical Guide to Selecting Die Casting Die Materials for Thermal Fatigue Resistance This technical summary is based on the academic paper “MATERIALS ON DIES FOR PRESSURE DIE CASTING” by E. RAGAN, J. DOBRÁNSKY, P. BARON, T. OLEJÁR, published in METALURGIJA (2012). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for
Unlocking Peak Performance in AZ91 Magnesium Alloy HPDC: A Guide to Optimizing Process Parameters This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Effects of process parameters on mechanical and metallurgical properties in high pressure die casting of AZ91 magnesium alloy” by Ali Serdar Vanli & Anil Akdogan*, published in Indian Journal of Engineering &