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Fig. 4: High pressure die casting test geometry shows critical sections which appear in real life engine blocks. The disc shaped casting indicates

New Wear Resistant Hypereutectic AlSi4Cu4FeCrMn Alloys for High Pressure Die Casting

This introduction paper is based on the paper “New Wear Resistant Hypereutectic AlSi4Cu4FeCrMn Alloys for High Pressure Die Casting” published by “International journal of metalcasting”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: This paper introduces an innovative concept for developing new wear-resistant hypereutectic aluminum-silicon alloys suitable for high-pressure die casting (HPDC). Conventional hypereutectic AlSi17Cu4Mg alloys, while offering good

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Fig. 1 Experimental work: (a) Automatic MIG welding; (b) FSW process; (c) Three welded plates

A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS AMONG THE WELDED Al-6061 PLATES JOINED BY FSW, MIG AND TIG WELDING METHODS

MIG vs. TIG vs. FSW: A Data-Driven Guide to Selecting the Strongest Welding Method for Al-6061 This technical brief is based on the academic paper “A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS AMONG THE WELDED Al-6061 PLATES JOINED BY FSW, MIG AND TIG WELDING METHODS” by Aaluri Praveen Reddy and Saurabh Dewangan, published in ACTA METALLURGICA SLOVACA (2023). It

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Fig. 3 Microstructures at different zones of the friction stir welded Cu-SS Joint Future work:

A combined full-field imaging and metallography approach to assess the local properties of friction stir welded (FSW) copper-stainless steel joints

Unlocking the Secrets of Dissimilar Metal Joining: Advanced Imaging Techniques Reveal How to Create Stronger, More Reliable Copper-Steel Bonds. This technical brief is based on the academic paper “A combined full-field imaging and metallography approach to assess the local properties of friction stir welded (FSW) copper-stainless steel joints” by S. Ramachandran, J.M. Dulieu-Barton, P.A.S. Reed,

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Fig. 1. Schematic view of the proposed heat sink with concave fins.

New Optimal Heat Sink Design with Concave Fins for Cooling System in Light Emitting Diode Lamp

This introduction paper is based on the paper “New Optimal Heat Sink Design with Concave Fins for Cooling System in Light Emitting Diode Lamp” published by “Electrica”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The heat sink is considered one of the most critical issues in designing and operating light-emitting diode (LED) lamps. The manufacturers in the technical

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Figure 1. Hole in the material dropping area.

Shotsleeve with Inte‑gral Thermal Regulation

SHOT SLEEVE WITH INTEGRAL THERMAL REGULATION How Integral Thermal Control Extends Service Life by Over 15x and Boosts Casting Quality This technical brief is based on the academic paper “SHOT SLEEVE WITH INTEGRAL THERMAL REGULATION” by F. Miglierina (Omnia Press S.r.l.) and B. Vianello (Zanussi Metallurgica S.p.a.), published in the 6th International Tooling Conference. It

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Figure 1: Filling of an engine rocker cover with fluid coloured by speed.

Simulation of casting complex shaped objects using SPH

How Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) Delivers Unprecedented Accuracy in Predicting HPDC Filling and Defects This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Simulation of casting complex shaped objects using SPH” by P.W. Cleary, J. Ha, M. Prakash, and T. Nguyen, published in the proceedings of the Shape Casting: The John Campbell Symposium by TMS

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Fig. 1 Schematic diagram of a pilot plant for ultrasonic slurry casting: 1-slurry tank; 2-die; 3-casting transportation unit; 4- thermostat; 5-magnetostrictive transducer; 6-ultrasonic generators (USG-4); 7-control cabinet.

Simulation of Hot Casting Shrinkage of Thermoplastic Beryllium Oxide Slurries with Ultrasonic Activation

Mastering Shrinkage: A Simulation-Driven Approach to Defect-Free Precision Casting This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Simulation of Hot Casting Shrinkage of Thermoplastic Beryllium Oxide Slurries with Ultrasonic Activation” by Uzak Zhapbasbayev, Zamira Sattinova, and Gaukhar Ramazanova, published in Engineered Science (2024). It is summarized and analyzed for HPDC professionals by the experts

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Figure 1: Scheme of an aluminium die casting plant with its process steps [3].

Simulative Study of Aluminium Die Casting Operations Using Models with Varying Degrees of Detail

How Simplified Simulations Can Unlock Major Efficiency Gains with Less Data and Faster Results This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Simulative Study of Aluminium Die Casting Operations Using Models with Varying Degrees of Detail” by Johannes Dettelbacher and Wolfgang Schlüter, published in SNE – Simulation Notes Europe (2020). It is summarized and

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Figure 1: Surface properties for all the ratios

Properties of Zinc alloy cast product with different composition of Silica Sand and Bentonite in Green Sand Mould

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

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Figure 2.3 Schematic of a low and high angle grain boundary and the angle of misorientation [8].

Properties of the nanocrystalline layers obtained by methods of severe plastic deformation in metals and alloys for biomedical applications

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

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