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Applications for structural high integrity aluminum die castings

High Integrity Diecasting for Structural Applications

From Defect-Prone to High-Ductility: A Holistic Approach to High Integrity Diecasting for Structural Parts This technical summary is based on the presentation “High Integrity Diecasting for Structural Applications” by Martin Hartlieb of VIAMI INTERNATIONAL INC., delivered at the iMdc meeting, WPI, Worcester, MA on December 12, 2013. Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research

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Fig. 3. Scanning images of the sand mixture samples containing 2.5 parts by weight of binder and hardener in an amount of 10% relative to the amount of binder: a, b - 500x, c - 800x

Use of Casting Simulation and Rapid Prototyping in an Undergraduate Course in Manufacturing Processes

Boosting Casting Quality: How Sand Casting Simulation Unlocks Key Insights for HPDC This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Use of Casting Simulation and Rapid Prototyping in an Undergraduate Course in Manufacturing Processes” by Dr. Mathew Schaefer, published in American Society for Engineering Education (2016). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research

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Figure 2. The LPC vertical DC casting machine.

Low-Pressure Casting Technology Represents Step Change in Producing High Quality Forging Stock

Paper Title From Billet to Breakthrough: Slashing Costs for High-Quality Forging Stock with Low-Pressure Casting This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Low-Pressure Casting Technology Represents Step Change in Producing High Quality Forging Stock” by Ulf Tundal, Knut Omdal Tveito, Sigrun Sofie Berg, Lars Moen, Magne Boge, Arild Håkonsen, and Rune Ledal, published

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Fig. 2 Product wall thickness analysis

Die Casting Die Design and Process Analysis of Aluminum Alloy Gearbox Housing

Optimizing the Aluminum Alloy Die Casting Process for Complex Automotive Gearbox Housings This technical summary is based on the academic paper “铝合金变速箱外壳压铸模设计及工艺分析 (Die Casting Die Design and Process Analysis of Aluminum Alloy Gearbox Housing)” by 周 倩 (ZHOU Qian), 任 浩 (REN Hao), 王 俊有 (WANG Jun-you), 黄 明宇 (HUANG Ming-yu), published in 压力铸造 (FOUNDRY)

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Figure 1. SEM micrograph of nano ZrO2 particles.

EFFECT OF NANO ZIRCONIUM OXIDE (ZrO2) PARTICLES ADDITION ON THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOUR AND TENSILE FRACTOGRAPHY OF COPPER-TIN (Cu-Sn) ALLOY NANO COMPOSITES

Boosting Copper-Tin Alloy Performance: How Nano ZrO2 Reinforcement Unlocks Superior Mechanical Strength This technical summary is based on the academic paper “EFFECT OF NANO ZIRCONIUM OXIDE (ZrO2) PARTICLES ADDITION ON THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOUR AND TENSILE FRACTOGRAPHY OF COPPER-TIN (Cu-Sn) ALLOY NANO COMPOSITES” by Prasad H. Nayak et al., published in Structural Integrity and Life (2022).

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Fig. 4: Microstructures of permanent mold cast (a) and die-cast (b) Al-Si-Cu-Mg alloys

Low-cycle fatigue behavior of permanent mold cast and die-cast Al-Si-Cu-Mg alloys

Unlocking Longer Component Life: A Deep Dive into Al-Si-Cu-Mg Alloy Fatigue Behavior This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Low-cycle fatigue behavior of permanent mold cast and die-cast Al-Si-Cu-Mg alloys” by Chen Lijia, Wang Di, Che Xin, and Li Feng, published in CHINA FOUNDRY (2012). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research

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Figure 1. 2D Diagram of aluminum wheel

Fatigue Analysis of Aluminum Alloy Wheel Under Radial Load

From CAD to Cycles: A Guide to FEA-Based Fatigue Analysis for Aluminum Alloy Wheels This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Fatigue Analysis of Aluminum Alloy Wheel Under Radial Load” by N. Satyanarayana & Ch.Sambaiah, published in International Journal of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (IJMIE) (2012). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This

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Table 1. Review of some casting processes that can be used for the production of E-parts

From Bauxite as a Critical Material to the Required Properties of Cast Aluminum Alloys for Use in Electro Automotive Parts

From Bauxite to Battery Housings: Optimizing Cast Aluminum Alloys for Modern Electric Vehicle Parts This technical summary is based on the academic paper “From Bauxite as a Critical Material to the Required Properties of Cast Aluminum Alloys for Use in Electro Automotive Parts” by Mile Djurdjevic, Srecko Manasijevic, Marija Mihailović, and Srecko Stopic, published in

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Fig. 1. World foundry production volume with respect to the ferrous and the non-ferrous castings over the years 2000-2019; based on Refs. [22-41]

The Leading Role of Aluminium in the Growing Production of Castings Made of the Non-Ferrous Alloys

The Rise of Aluminum: Why Aluminum Castings are Dominating the Non-Ferrous Market This technical summary is based on the academic paper “The Leading Role of Aluminium in the Growing Production of Castings Made of the Non-Ferrous Alloys” by M.S. Soiński and A. Jakubus, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2021). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge:

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Fig. 1. Contour extraction of casting product

Automatic Detection Method for Casting Defects based on Gradient Features

Beyond Human Vision: A New Gradient-Based Method for Automatic Casting Defect Detection This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Automatic Detection Method for Casting Defects based on Gradient Features” by S. Arita, H. Takimoto, H. Yamauchi, and A. Kanagawa, published in ADCON P (2014). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters

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