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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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Fig. 20 Waveforms obtained in RQTS for various rotor faults

Design and Development of Rotor Quality Test System for Die-Cast Copper Rotors

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“Design and Development of Rotor Quality Test System for Die-Cast Copper Rotors”] published by [IEEE]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction In this paper, common faults in copper die-cast processing are identified and sufficient monitoring methods are suggested in a three stage inspection. The final

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FIGURE 2 | Possible Mg-based alloys/hybrid materials for application in aerial vehicle construction like a quadcopter. Exemplified sources for further information about the materials are a: Naghdi et al. (2016), b: Dieringa et al. (2004), c: Gavras et al. (2019), d: Dieringa et al. (2017).

Novel Magnesium Based Materials

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“Novel Magnesium Based Materials: Are They Reliable Drone Construction Materials? A Mini Review”] published by [Frontiers in Materials]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction Novel magnesium-based materials are presented as ideal candidates for future aviation vehicles due to their lightweight nature, which can significantly enhance

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Fig.4 Grain orientation and grain boundary distribution at position A under different cooling rates

Effects of Cooling Rate on Solidification Structure and Performance of ADC12 Alloy

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“Effects of Cooling Rate on Solidification Structure and Performance of ADC12 Alloy”] published by [Special Casting & Nonferrous Alloys]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction Abstract: Effects of cooling rate on solidification structure evolution and mechanical properties of ADC12 aluminum alloy were investigated through directional

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Fig. 1 Illustration of important terms used in the gating-system

A computer-aided system for multi-gate gating-system design for die-casting dies

This article introduces the paper “A computer-aided system for multi-gate gating-system design for die-casting dies” presented at the The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: The design of gating-systems in die casting is traditionally a complex and time-intensive task heavily reliant on the expertise of die-casting engineers. Current industrial practices

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Fig.1 Die casting and local structure of automobile rear cabin

Process Analysis and Defect Improvement of Integrated Die Casting Parts for a Certain Automobile Rear Cabin

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“Process Analysis and Defect Improvement of Integrated Die Casting Parts for a Certain Automobile Rear Cabin”] published by [SPECIAL CASTING & NONFERROUS ALLOYS]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction Abstract: Using Flow-3D simulation software to fill the initial solution of the product, it is found

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