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Fig. 10. Photograph of (a) the composite salt core and (b) hollow-structure zinc alloy castings by this composite salt core: b1-without and b2 with water soluble removing.

Comparative study on performance and microstructure of composite
water-soluble salt core material for manufacturing hollow zinc
alloy castings

FuchuLiuabSuoTubXiaolongGongbGuanjinLibWenmingJiangbXinwangLiubZitianFanbaSchool of Mechanical Engineering and Electronic Information, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, ChinabState Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China Highlights A high-strength water-soluble composite KNO3-20 mol% KCl salt core material was successfully fabricated. Bauxite and glass-fiber powder were added and acted as

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Figure 1 – Stresses occur if the liquid aluminum hits the salt core. These can be computed and subsequently displayed by means of simulation.

Use of Simulation to Predict the Viability of Salt Cores in the HPDC Process- Shot Curve as a Decisive Criterion

Martin Lagler, Process Engineer ApplicationsBühler AG Uzwil, Switzerland Abstract Lost Core is a technology which is becoming increasingly more popular as the need for lightweight construction increases. The advantages are obvious: Completely new components can be developed since the use of salt cores in HPDC allows for complex internal designs. In addition, combining several components

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Figure 1. Schematics explaining the vehicle Life Cycle Assessment that encompasses all phases of the product cycle, from raw material extraction to end-of-life recycling and disposal.

Current Trends in Automotive Lightweighting Strategies and Materials

settingsOpen AccessReview Current Trends in Automotive Lightweighting Strategies and Materials by Frank CzerwinskiCanmetMATERIALS, Natural Resources Canada, Hamilton, ON L8P 0A5, CanadaAcademic Editor: Carola Esposito CorcioneMaterials2021, 14(21), 6631; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14216631Received: 17 September 2021 / Revised: 26 October 2021 / Accepted: 29 October 2021 / Published: 3 November 2021(This article belongs to the Special Issue Lightweight Structural Materials for Automotive and Aerospace) Abstract The automotive lightweighting trends, being

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Figure 4 Six phase Induction Motor and Copper die casting Rotor

Design and performance analysis of novel multiphase induction motor with die-cast copper rotors using FEA for electric propulsion vehicles applications

Sathishkumar Kaliyavarathan, Sivakumaran T.S. Circuit World ISSN: 0305-6120 Article publication date: 6 April 2020  Issue publication date: 7 October 2020 Abstract Purpose The purpose of this paper is to study the development of novel multiphase induction motor (MPIM) with copper die cast rotor in the drive system of electric propulsion vehicles (EPV). It is estimated that the manufacturers are

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Fig. 10. 18kW IM photograph for EV: (a) Rotor core sheet; (b) Cast copper rotor; (c) Photograph of the prototype IM.

A Cast Copper Rotor Induction Motor for Small Commercial EV Traction: Electromagnetic Design, Analysis, and Experimental Tests

Qian Zhang, Huijuan Liu, Member, IEEE, Zhenyang Zhang and Tengfei Song Abstract According to the demands of the small commercial electric vehicle (EV) traction driving system, an 18kW inverter-driven induction motor (IM) with a die-casting copper squirrel cage rotor for traction drive was designed and evaluated. The 2D finite element model of the designed IM

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Figure 10 Comparison of time evolution of the melt flow in the mid-cross section during mould filling, as calculated with OpenFOAM (upper row) and MAGMA5 (lower row), at four different times: (a) 0.1022 s (b) 0.1030 s (c) 0.1038 s (d) 0.1046 s (see online version for colours)

Comparative RANS turbulence modelling of lost salt core viability in high pressure die casting

Kohlstädt, Sebastian KTH, School of Industrial Engineering and Management (ITM), Materials Science and Engineering. Vynnycky, Michael KTH, School of Industrial Engineering and Management (ITM), Materials Science and Engineering.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-8318-1251 Neubauer, Alexander Volkswagen AG, Div Components Mfg, Business Unit Casting, Dr Rudolf Leiding Pl 1, D-34225 Baunatal, Germany.. Gebauer-Teichmann, Andreas Volkswagen AG, Div Components Mfg, Business

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Fig. 3 – View of copper rotors for the considered motors

THREE-PHASE INDUCTION MOTOR EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS WITH DIE-CAST COPPER ROTOR CAGE AND PREMIUM STEEL

F. Parasiliti (1) – M. Villani (1) – C. Paris (2) – O. Walti (2) – G. Songini (3)- A. Novello (4) – T. Rossi (4) Abstract The paper presents the results of a research project whose aim was the efficiency improvement in industrial three-phase induction motors, making use die cast copper rotor cage and

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Fig. 6 Fracture surface micrograph of the WSSC. a Unreinforced. b With 15 mass% bauxite powder and 15 mass% glass fiber powder. c With 15 mass% bauxite powder and 15 mass% sericite powder. d With 30 mass% glass fiber powder

Fabrication and characterization of high-strength water-soluble composite salt core for zinc alloy die castings

Suo Tu,  Fuchu Liu,  Guanjin Li,  Wenming Jiang,  Xinwang Liu &  Zitian Fan  Abstract A water-soluble salt core (WSSC) strengthened by reinforcing particles, including bauxite powder, glass fiber powder, and sericite powder, was fabricated by gravity-casting process. The surface quality, bending strength, water solubility, humidity resistance, and shrinkage rate of WSSC were investigated, and the synergistic

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FIGURE 1. 2D cross-section of the copper rotor die: 1. Steel laminations, 2. End ring (Cu), 3. Gate area (Cu), 4. Runner (Cu), and 5. Steel arbor [1].

Prediction of Thermal Fatigue in Tooling for Die‐casting Copper via Finite Element Analysis

Amit Sakhuja and Jerald R. Brevick Citation: AIP Conference Proceedings 712, 1881 (2004); doi: 10.1063/1.1766807View online: http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1766807View Table of Contents: http://scitation.aip.org/content/aip/proceeding/aipcp/712?ver=pdfcovPublished by the AIP Publishing Abstract Recent research by the Copper Development Association (CDA) has demonstrated the feasibility of diecasting electric motor rotors using copper [1]. Electric motors using copper rotors are significantly more energyRecent

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Core Viability Simulation for Salt Core Technology in High-Pressure Die Casting

Core Viability Simulation for Salt Core Technology in High-Pressure Die Casting

This paper summary is based on the article [CORE VIABILITY SIMULATION FOR SALT CORE TECHNOLOGY IN HIGH-PRESSURE DIE CASTING] presented at the [International Journal of Metalcasting/Summer 2013] Abstract In high-pressure die casting (HPDC) undercuts can only be fabricated by using complex high-maintenance sliders. Until now, this technology has not been used for large-scale and cost-sensitive

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