Tag Archives: Applications

Fig. 1. Prototype vehicle and the swing arm

Development and optimization of casting technology on part of the suspension of a heavy vehicle used in difficult environmental wetland conditions

Paper Title From Simulation to Suspension: Optimizing Aluminum Casting for Heavy-Duty Performance This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Development and optimization of casting technology on part of the suspension of a heavy vehicle used in difficult environmental wetland conditions” by Marcin Małysza, Robert Żuczek, Stanisław Pysz, Andrzej Gil, Piotr Wieliczko, Piotr Kowalski,

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Fig. 1. a) Graphite crucible, b) Working chamber of the UMSA device: 1 –thermocouple, 2 – tested sample, 3 – induction coli, 4 – ceramic isolation

Characteristic of Cast Zn-Al-Cu Alloy Microstructure after Modification

Unlocking Superior Performance in Zinc Die Casting: A Deep Dive into Zn-Al-Cu Alloy Modification This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Characteristic of Cast Zn-Al-Cu Alloy Microstructure after Modification” by B. Krupińska, M. Krupiński, Z. Rdzawski, K. Labisz, and M. Król, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2014). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge:

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Fig. 1 Typical Sensor Recordings from a Casting Process

Reduction of rejects by combining data from the casting process and automatic X-ray inspection

From Process Data to Perfect Parts: Using AI for Casting Process Optimization and Reject Reduction This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Reduction of rejects by combining data from the casting process and automatic X-ray inspection” by Thomas STOCKER, Julius MEHRINGER, Dr. Henning FRECHEN, Dr. Frank SUKOWSKI, Felix SCHÄFER and Dennis FREIER, published

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Fig. 1 The multi-gated die, producing a ‘U’ shaped profile used in this study. Thickness of U-profile: ~2 mm, Length: ~300 mm, Width:~90 mm, Height: ~75 mm. Total casting: ~1300 g

Gate microstructure in an AlSi9MgMn High-Pressure Die Casting

The Hidden Feeding Mechanism in HPDC: How Shear Banding Through the Gate Boosts Casting Quality This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Gate microstructure in an AlSi9MgMn High-Pressure Die Casting” by Joseph Gleeson, Christopher M. Gourlay, Paul L. Schaffer, and Hans I. Laukli, published in the Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on

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Fig. 1. Periodic cellular metal sandwich structures

The skeleton castings as a new type of cast lattice structures

Unlocking Lightweighting: A Deep Dive into Cast Lattice Structures This technical summary is based on the academic paper “The skeleton castings as a new type of cast lattice structures” by M. Cholewa, T. Szuter, T. Wróbel, and M. Kondracki, published in the Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering (2012). Keywords Executive Summary The

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Fig. 10. (Color online) DXCT of ADC12 sample 1: (a) total-energy 2D CT image, (b) low-energy 2D CT image, and (c) high-energy 2D CT image.

Micro X-ray Computed Tomography and Machine Learning Assessment of Impregnation Efficacy of Die-Casting Defects in Metal Alloys

Beyond Visual Inspection: Using Micro-XCT and AI for Flawless Impregnation Efficacy Assessment This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Micro X-ray Computed Tomography and Machine Learning Assessment of Impregnation Efficacy of Die-Casting Defects in Metal Alloys” by Ajith Bandara, Koichi Kan, Katanaga Yusuke, Natsuto Soga, Takagi Katsuyuki, Akifumi Koike, and Toru Aoki, published

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Fig. 1. Stages of the Metal Extrusion Additive Manufacturing technique combined with solar sintering.

Harnessing the Sun: A Breakthrough in Sustainable, High-Performance Copper Component Manufacturing

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Sustainable production of copper components using concentrated solar energy in material extrusion additive manufacturing (MEX-CSE)” published by Antonio Cañadilla Sánchez, Gloria Rodríguez, Ana Romero, Miguel A. Caminero, and Oscar J. Dura in Sustainable Materials and Technologies (2023). It was analyzed and summarized for manufacturing experts by

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Fig. 3 Geometry of the component for validation and schematic representation of forces and boundary conditions of the test rig

Fatigue assessment of hot-chamber zinc die-casting components in relation to the casting process and casting process simulation

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Fatigue assessment of hot-chamber zinc die-casting components in relation to the casting process and casting process simulation” published by “Fraunhofer Verlag”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Zinc die-casting alloys are used in many industries for static or low-cycle applications due to their high strength and surface quality. The

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Research on Aluminum Alloy Materials and Application Technology for Automotive Lightweighting

Research on Aluminum Alloy Materials and Application Technology for Automotive Lightweighting

Unlocking Automotive Lightweighting: A Deep Dive into Aluminum Alloy Applications and Technology This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Research on Aluminum Alloy Materials and Application Technology for Automotive Lightweighting” by Jianru Chen, published in Academic Journal of Materials & Chemistry (2023). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for HPDC

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Fig. 1. Total casting surface, mag. 3x

Influence of Al5FeSi Phases on the Cracking of Castings at Al-Si Alloys

Cracking the Code: How Iron Contamination Creates Catastrophic Failure in Al-Si Alloy Castings This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Influence of Al5FeSi Phases on the Cracking of Castings at Al-Si Alloys” by I. Hren, J. Svobodova, and Š. Michna, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2018). It has been analyzed and summarized

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