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Fig. 1 Process flow of die casting operation

Modeling alloy and energy utilization in high volume die casting

This article introduces the paper [‘Modeling alloy and energy utilization in high volume die casting’] published by [‘Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction Die casting is recognized as a high-technology manufacturing process characterized by significant capital and energy investment. While die casting presents notable economic and environmental advantages, its inherent high energy

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Figure 1. Ashby diagrams used for material selection: ferrous metal alloys are represented in green, non-ferrous metal alloys in purple and red, plastics in blue, and composite materials with both plastic and metal matrices in brown and orange. The black lines are the maximum deterioration of parameters [53].

Optimizing Lightweight Material Selection in Automotive Engineering: A Hybrid Methodology Incorporating Ashby’s Method and VIKOR Analysis

This article introduces the paper ‘Optimizing Lightweight Material Selection in Automotive Engineering: A Hybrid Methodology Incorporating Ashby’s Method and VIKOR Analysis’ published by Preprints.org. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction The automotive industry is facing increasing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Lightweighting is a key strategy, and material selection plays a crucial role

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Figure 2. Lightweight development in materials

Analysis on the Development of Light-Weight Automobile Body

This article introduces the paper ‘Analysis on the Development of Light-Weight Automobile Body’ published by ‘ASCE’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction The escalating demands for enhanced vehicle quality of life, coupled with growing economic and environmental consciousness, have positioned lightweight automobile development as a pivotal direction in the automotive sector. This paper, employing a

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Figure 2. SPN-IPF maps and grain size distributions of HPT-processed: (a) Mg-1.4Nd, (b) Mg-0.6Gd, (c) Mg-0.4Dy, annealed at 250 ◦C for 1 h: (d) Mg-1.4Nd, (e) Mg-0.6Gd, (f) Mg-0.4Dy and annealed at 450 ◦C for 1 h: (g) Mg-1.4Nd, (h) Mg-0.6Gd, and (i) Mg-0.4Dy alloys. The HAGBs are indicated by a black line. SPN denotes the shear plane normal direction.

Evaluation of Thermal Stability and Its Effect on the Corrosion Behaviour of Mg-RE Alloys Processed by High-Pressure Torsion

This article introduces the paper ‘Evaluation of Thermal Stability and Its Effect on the Corrosion Behaviour of Mg-RE Alloys Processed by High-Pressure Torsion’ published by MDPI. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction This research paper evaluates and compares the microstructure, texture evolution, and corrosion behavior of low light rare-earth (LREE) containing Mg-1.4Nd and low heavy

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Fig. 1Cause and effect diagram

Optimization of Die casting process based on Taguchi approach

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

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Life cycle environmental impact of magnesium automotive components

Life Cycle Environmental Impact of Magnesium Automotive Components

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

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Fig 2.4 Relationship between die temperamre, cycle time and die coohng

COMPUTER AIDED COOLING DESIGN FOR DIE CASTING PROCESS

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,

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Fig. 1. Austro Engine AE 300 diesel aircraft piston engine [7]

Diesel engine for aircraft propulsion system

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

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DESIGNING AN INNOVATIVE MODULAR PLATFORM FOR SPORTS CARS USING THE GENERATIVE DESIGN METHOD

DESIGNING AN INNOVATIVE MODULAR PLATFORM FOR SPORTS CARS USING THE GENERATIVE DESIGN METHOD

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

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Figure 2: Building Block approach for a composite vehicle.

A design and analysis method for automotive and aerospace composite structures including manufacturing variations

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

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