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Figure 1: Swaging process

Characterization of Mixed Metals Swaged Heat Sinks for Concentrated Heat Source

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “Characterization of Mixed Metals Swaged Heat Sinks for Concentrated Heat Source” published by InterPACK’03®. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction AbstractExperimental study investigating thermal performance of four heatsink combinations: all Aluminum, all Copper, Copper baseplate/Aluminum fin, and Aluminum baseplate/Copper fin. Tests in a vertical wind

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Figure 1. a) Photograph of the as-solidified top surface of a sample of AM-HP2 cast in air and b) an optical photomicrograph near the ‘free’ surface of a section through the diameter of the casting shown in (a) and showing a very limited extent of oxidation.

AM-HP2: A New Magnesium High Pressure Diecasting Alloy for Automotive Powertrain Applications

This article introduces the paper “AM-HP2: A New Magnesium High Pressure Diecasting Alloy for Automotive Powertrain Applications” by Mark A. Gibson, Colleen J. Bettles, Morris T. Murray, and Gordon L. Dunlop, published in January 2006. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: The automotive industry seeks significant weight reduction. Magnesium alloys offer a potential solution, but their

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Figure 8. Developed Al-6Zn-2Mg-1.5Cu alloy propeller

Development of Low-Pressure Die-Cast Al-Zn-Mg-Cu Alloy Propellers Part II: Simulations for Process Optimization

This article introduces the paper “Development of Low-Pressure Die-Cast Al-Zn-Mg-Cu Alloy Propellers Part II: Simulations for Process Optimization”. 1. Overview: Title: Development of Low-Pressure Die-Cast Al-Zn-Mg-Cu Alloy Propellers Part II: Simulations for Process OptimizationAuthor: Min-Seok Kim and Soonho WonPublication Year: 2024Publishing Journal: Materials (MDPI)Keywords: Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy; low-pressure die-casting; simulation; propeller; hot tearing 2. Research Background:

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EFFECTS OF THERMOMECHANICAL TREATMENTS ON THE CHEMICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF Al-Cu Alloy

EFFECTS OF THERMOMECHANICAL TREATMENTS ON THE CHEMICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF Al-Cu Alloy

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“EFFECTS OF THERMOMECHANICAL TREATMENTS ON THE CHEMICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF Al-Cu Alloy”] published by [International Journal of Materials, Methods and Technologies]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction This research paper investigates the development of Al-9.37Cu alloy characterized through metallographic examinations. The alloy, cast using

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Fig. 1. Stages of Heat Sinks design, simulation and manufacturing.

ECO-DESIGN OF HEAT SINKS BASED ON CAD/CAE TECHNIQUES

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“ECO-DESIGN OF HEAT SINKS BASED ON CAD/CAE TECHNIQUES”] published by [Proceedings in Manufacturing Systems]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction In the era of Industry 4.0, the performance of manufacturing systems is intrinsically linked to the efficacy of embedded electronics. These components are crucial for

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Bild 1. Einordnung der Karosseriebauweise „Mega-Casting" und dessen Konzepte mit beispielhaften OEM und Modellen im Rahmenwerk der etablierten Karosseriebauweisen (Eigenleistung). Rahmenwerk und Teil-Darstellungen in Anlehnung an Birkert et al. [3], Stellantis [14], Land Rover [15], Tesla [5]. Grafik: WZL

Opportunities and Risks of Mega-Casting in Automotive Production – The Aluminum Die-Casted Body in White

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“Opportunities and Risks of Mega-Casting in Automotive Production – The Aluminum Die-Casted Body in White”] published by [WT Werkstattstechnik]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction The electric car manufacturer Tesla patented Mega-Casting in 2018, introducing a novel manufacturing method to produce a car body in

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Figure 1 Body with self-supporting shell construction ([3], p.18)

Die Casting or Sheet Metal Forming: A Comparison of Car Body Manufacturing in Times of the “Giga Press”

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“Die Casting or Sheet Metal Forming: A Comparison of Car Body Manufacturing in Times of the “Giga Press””] published by [“TECHNICAL JOURNAL”]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction This paper investigates the application of die casting as an alternative to sheet metal structures in automotive

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Figure 9: Aluminum extruded 2D heat sinks (top left), aluminum machined heat sink (top right), zinc cast heat sinks (bottom left) [8], and new generation zinc cast heat sink (bottom right).

Development of a New High Fluidity Zinc Die Casting Alloy

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“Development of a New High Fluidity Zinc Die Casting Alloy”] published by [Conference Paper September 2010]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction ABSTRACT A new hot chamber zinc die casting alloy containing 4.5%AI, 0.01%Mg and 0.03%Cu was developed at Teck’s Product Technology Centre (PTC) in

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Fig. 4. Integrated magnesium door cast inner developed as part of a DOEsponsored project led by GM, right, and equivalent steel stamped door inner, left [10] (Copyright 2015 by IMA. Used with permission).

A review of magnesium die-castings for closure applications

This article introduces the paper “A review of magnesium die-castings for closure applications”. 1. Overview: 2. Background: The Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, enacted in 1975, mandated improvements in the average fuel economy of North American cars and light trucks. While initial increases were required from Model Year (MY) 1978–MY 1985, significant increases weren’t

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Fig.7 Product of impeller casting

Manufacturing of Thin-walled Impeller Based on Optimization of Sand Mold 3D Printing Forming Process

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“Manufacturing of Thin-walled Impeller Based on Optimization of Sand Mold 3D Printing Forming Process”] published by [“Special Casting & Nonferrous Alloys”]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction In this study, the Box-Behnken response surface method was employed to optimize the sand mold 3D printing forming

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