Optimizing Your Castings: How Sand Composition Dictates Zinc Alloy Performance This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Properties of Zinc alloy cast product with different composition of Silica Sand and Bentonite in Green Sand Mould” by Zatil Alyani Mohd Amin, Faizul Che Pa, and P.M Ir. Mohd Ichwan Nasution. It is summarized and
Beyond the Surface: How Severe Plastic Deformation Boosts Biomedical Implant Performance This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Properties of the nanocrystalline layers obtained by methods of severe plastic deformation in metals and alloys for biomedical applications” by Konrad Skowron, submitted for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Physics (Kraków 2021). It
This introduction paper is based on the paper “New generation of high strength aluminum casting alloys” published by “Light Metal Age”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The article represents the research results for phase composition, structure, and mechanical properties of the new sparingly alloyed high strength alloy of the Al-Zn-Mg-Ni-Fe system (Nickalyn-AZ6NF). The main advantages of
Hot vs. Cold Chamber for Magnesium: A Data-Driven Guide to Choosing the Right HPDC Process This technical brief is based on the paper “Properties of Diecasting Alloys and a Comparison of Hot and Cold Chamber Processes for Magnesium Die Casting” by Dr. Ing Norbert Erhard and Bob Tracy of Oskar Frech GmbH + Co. KG.
AI-Powered Design: Eliminating Heatsink Fracture Before It Happens This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Prevention of the Fracture Problem Occurring in Automotive Alternator Heatsink Blocks Using Artificial Intelligence” by Dinçer Kökden, Adem Egi, Emre Bulut, Emre İsa Albak, İbrahim Korkmaz, and Ferruh Öztürk, published in Applied Sciences (2024). It is summarized and
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Neural Network-Based Model for Supporting the Expert Driven Project Estimation Process in Mold Manufacturing” published by “Strojniški vestnik – Journal of Mechanical Engineering”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: One of the crucial activities for running a successful mold manufacturing business is project estimation. The estimation process is an
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Model Characterization of High-Voltage Layer Heater for Electric Vehicles through Electro-Thermo-Fluidic Simulations” published by “Energies (MDPI)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: This paper focuses on the modeling and analysis of a high-voltage layer heater (HVLH) designed for environmentally friendly vehicles, including electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric
The content of this introduction paper is based on the article “Automated identification of complex undercut features for side-core design for die-casting parts” published by “SAGE Publications on behalf of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: This article describes automated identification, classification, division and determination of release direction of complex undercut features
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Microstructures of Mg-Al-Zn and Al-Si-Cu cast alloys” published by “Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Purpose: The aim of this paper was to investigate the structure of the MCMgAl6Zn1 magnesium and ACAlSi9Cu aluminium cast alloy in as-cast state.Design/methodology/approach: The following results
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Strengthening behavior and thermal conductivity of Cu/Al composite with penetration architecture” published by “Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: To improve the strength of Al alloys without severely deteriorating the thermal conductivity, the Cu/Al bimetallic composite comprising penetration architecture was artificially designed