This article introduces the paper [‘Optimization of Die casting process based on Taguchi approach’] published by [‘Elsevier’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction Due to its attributes of light weight and good formability, aluminium die casting is significantly important in the automotive industry. Porosity is a frequently encountered defect in aluminium die castings, limiting the
This article introduces the paper ‘Life Cycle Environmental Impact of Magnesium Automotive Components’ published by ‘TMS (The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society)’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction The development of magnesium applications in the automotive sector is gaining considerable traction. A critical aspect of this growing interest is the evaluation of the environmental footprint
This article introduces the paper [‘COMPUTER AIDED COOLING DESIGN FOR DIE CASTING PROCESS’] presented at the [‘The Ohio State University’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: Die casting is defined as a “net shape manufacturing process” (Street, 1977) where molten metal is injected into a metallic die under high pressure. However,
This article introduces the paper ‘Diesel engine for aircraft propulsion system’ published by ‘Combustion Engines’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts Stricter requirements for power in engines and difficulties in fueling gasoline engines at the airport make aircraft engine manufacturers design new engines capable of combusting fuel derived from JET-A1. New materials used in compression-ignition engines enable
This article introduces the paper ‘DESIGNING AN INNOVATIVE MODULAR PLATFORM FOR SPORTS CARS USING THE GENERATIVE DESIGN METHOD’ published by ‘Università di Bologna’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts Traditional methods, where chassis components are tailored for each vehicle type, lack flexibility and efficiency. The concept of current modular platforms, allows the reuse of components across different
This article introduces the paper [‘A Design and Analysis Method for Automotive and Aerospace Composite Structures including Manufacturing Variations’] published by [‘ResearchGate’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts An approach for modeling the potential interaction of manufacturing andgeometry-induced variations (MV) during the design phase of composite automotivestructures and subsystems is presented. Initially, common design processes arediscussed with
This article introduces the paper ‘Utility of micro-indentation technique for characterization of the constitutive behavior of skin and interior microstructures of die-cast magnesium alloys’ published by ‘Elsevier’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts There has been increasing thrust lately on the development of lightweight cast magnesium alloy components for structural automotive and other applications. The microstructure of
This article introduces the paper ‘Zinc alloy 8, a diecasting alloy with special relevance to underbonnet applications’ published by ‘Int. J. of Materials and Product Technology’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts Conventional zinc alloys exhibit exceptional net shape castability and a spectrum of valuable mechanical and physical properties. However, their stressed application temperature is constrained to
This article introduces the paper “Analysis of Magnesium Addition, Hydrogen Porosity and T6 Heat Treatment Effects on Mechanical and Microstructural Properties of Pressure Die Cast 7075 Aluminum Alloy” presented at the THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES OF MIDDLE EAST TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Purpose and Research Questions:
This article introduces the paper “A review of air-cooling battery thermal management systems for electric and hybrid electric vehicles”. 1. Overview: 2. Background: The paper begins by highlighting the increasing concentration of greenhouse gases (GHGs) since the 1900s, primarily due to the combustion of fossil fuels in internal combustion engines (ICEs). Transportation is a significant