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Fig.1 3D model of die casting

Influence of Different Rapid Injection Velocity on Forming Quality of Magnesium Alloy Vacuum Die Casting

This article introduces the paper “Influence of Different Rapid Injection Velocity on Forming Quality of Magnesium Alloy Vacuum Die Casting”. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: This research investigates the impact of rapid injection speed on the quality of magnesium alloy vacuum die castings using AZ91D magnesium alloy. Magnesium alloys are widely used in aerospace, 3C

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Die tool: (a) both tool half and the vacuum valve connection; (b) vacuum unit.

Influence of Vacuum Support on the Fatigue Life of AlSi9Cu3(Fe) Aluminum Alloy Die Castings

This article introduces the paper “Influence of Vacuum Support on the Fatigue Life of AlSi9Cu3(Fe) Aluminum Alloy Die Castings”. Summary – Core Research Objective: To compare the high-cycle fatigue behavior of AlSi9Cu3(Fe) aluminum alloy die castings produced using high-pressure die casting (HPDC) and vacuum-assisted die casting (VPDC) processes, and to elucidate the influence of casting defects

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Fig. 6. Pit-tail test result of HPDC MRI 260D tensile bar (as-cast).

Recent developments in high-pressure die-cast magnesium alloys for automotive and future applications

This article introduces the paper “Recent developments in high-pressure die-cast magnesium alloys for automotive and future applications”. Gerry GangWangJ.P.WeilerMeridian Lightweight Technologies, Strathroy, Ontario N7G 4H6, Canada Abstract The use of magnesium alloy high pressure die cast (HPDC) components for structural applications, especially in the automotive and transportation industries, where weight reduction is of a great concern, is

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Fig. 14. Pratt & Whitney F119 auxiliary casing in ELEKTRON WE43 alloy [37].

Magnesium casting technology for structural applications

This article introduces the paper “Magnesium casting technology for structural applications”. Overview: – Core Objective of the Research: To provide a comprehensive overview of magnesium alloy melting and casting processes, examine the historical development, current status, and potential applications of structural magnesium castings, primarily focusing on the automotive industry, and discuss associated technological challenges. The increasing

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Design of Non-Heat Treatable High Pressure Die Casting Al Alloys: A Review

Design of Non-Heat Treatable High Pressure Die Casting Al Alloys: A Review

Hongyi Zhu, Cunjuan Xia, Huawei Zhang, Dechao Zhao, Mingliang Wang & Haowei Wang Abstract In recent years, Non-Heat Treatable High Pressure Die Casting Al alloys (NHT-HPDC Al alloys) have been proposed and developed for integrated die casting in the automotive industry. These alloys exhibit excellent castability and can achieve sufficient mechanical properties without the need for heat treatment. Despite their industrial

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Recent progress on cast magnesium alloy and components

Recent progress on cast magnesium alloy and components

Hecong Xie, Hua Zhao, Xin Guo, Yongfeng Li, Hengrui Hu, Jiangfeng Song, Bin Jiang & Fusheng Pan Abstract The application of cast magnesium alloy components is increasing in recent years, especially in the new energy automotive and transportation industries. As component application scenarios become increasingly complex, the performance of cast magnesium alloys needs to be further enhanced. Significant progress has been made in

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Figure 1. Schematic diagram of a typical HPDC process.

Development of High Performance Copper AlloyChill Vent for High Pressure Die Casting

Duoc T Phan, Syed H Masood*, Syed H Riza, and Harsh ModiDepartment of Mechanical and Product Design Engineering, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, Melbourne, Australia*Email: smasood@swin.edu.au Abstract In High Pressure Die Casting (HDPC) process, chill vents are used to allow residual air and gases to exhaust out from the mould cavity. The objective of this

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Advances in Metal Casting Technology: A Review of State of the Art, Challenges and Trends—Part II: Technologies New and Revived

Advances in Metal Casting Technology: A Review of State of the Art, Challenges and Trends—Part II: Technologies New and Revived

by Dirk Lehmhus Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials IFAM, Wiener Straße 12, 28359 Bremen, GermanyMetals 2024, 14(3), 334; https://doi.org/10.3390/met14030334Submission received: 25 February 2024 / Accepted: 8 March 2024 / Published: 14 March 2024(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Metal Casting Technology) 1. Introduction It is a platitude that science and technology do not necessarily evolve along straight paths.

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Figure 9- Left: Schematics of a conventional HPDC cold chamber machine [14]; Right: Typical layout of a component produced by a cold chamber machine [15].

High Pressure Die Casting of Zamak Alloys

Steven Richard Pires de OliveiraDissertação de MestradoOrientador na FEUP: Prof. Doutor Rui Jorge de Lemos NetoOrientador no INEGI: Doutora Inês Vieira de Oliveira Abstract The high pressure die casting process has undergone major advances in recent years, due to its increasing use in the automotive sector. Although aluminum alloys are the most widely used, the

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Fig.3 Three representative morphologies and compositions of pores : (a) shrinkage (b) micro porosity (c) gas pore

The influence of different vacuum degree on the porosity and mechanical properties of aluminum die casting

진공도가 알루미늄 다이캐스팅의 다공성과 기계적 성질에 미치는 영향 Author links open overlay panelHanxueCaoabMengyaoHaoaChaoShenaPengLiangaShow moreAdd to MendeleyShareCite https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vacuum.2017.09.048Get rights and content Abstract AlSi9Cu3 alloy castings were produced by the vacuum-assisted high pressure die casting (HPDC) process under three different absolute pressures: 500 mbar, 200 mbar and 100 mbar. The influence of absolute pressure in the die cavity on the porosity, microstructure

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