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Figure 2. Schematic diagrams of casters used in this study. (a) Melt spinning single roll caster, (b) melt drag single roll caster, (c) vertical type high-speed twin roll caster.

Fluidity of Pure Aluminum in a Narrow Channel Die Gap during Die Casting

This article introduces the paper [‘Fluidity of Pure Aluminum in a Narrow Channel Die Gap during Die Casting’] presented at the [‘Metals, MDPI’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: The increasing demand for lightweight heat sinks with excellent heat dissipation has driven interest in pure aluminum due to its superior thermal

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Figure 3. Schematic drawing of the designated tee-joint (K0), the core (K1), the shell model (K2), and skin layer model (K3).

A Water-Soluble Core for Manufacturing Hollow Injection-Molded Products

This article introduces the paper ‘A Water-Soluble Core for Manufacturing Hollow Injection-Molded Products’ published by ‘MDPI’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction Abstract: To manufacture a complicated hollow product without any assembly process, for example, the plastic intake manifold, is difficult by the traditional injection molding method. The fusible-core technique, which uses a low-melting-point alloy

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Warm forming of High-strength Aluminum alloys for the Automotive industry

Warm forming of High-strength Aluminum alloys for the Automotive industry

This article introduces the paper [‘Warm forming of High-strength Aluminum alloys for the Automotive industry’] published by [‘Politecnico di Torino’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction The aim of this thesis is to give a brief overview of some experiments on the high-strength aluminum alloys of the 6xxx and 7xxx series and to analyse their

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Fig. 1.Some automotive components made of Mg alloy and obtained weight reduction[14]

A Review on Corrosion behaviour of Mn added Magnesium and its alloys

This article introduces the paper [‘A Review on Corrosion behaviour of Mn added Magnesium and its alloys’] published by [‘International Advanced Research Journal in Science, Engineering and Technology’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction This research review elucidates the corrosion behavior of Manganese (Mn) added Magnesium (Mg) and its alloys. Magnesium, the lightest of all

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Figure 1. Microstructure of the Al-Cu alloy generated at different CRs with different methods: (a–c) using sand mold casting method, CR 1.65 K/s, (d–f) using cooper mold casting method, CR 5.7 K/s, (g–i) using twin-roll casting method, CR 117.3 K/s [4]. Reprinted with permission from the publisher.

A Comprehensive Study of Cooling Rate Effects on Diffusion, Microstructural Evolution, and Characterization of Aluminum Alloys

This article introduces the paper ‘A Comprehensive Study of Cooling Rate Effects on Diffusion, Microstructural Evolution, and Characterization of Aluminum Alloys’ published by ‘MDPI’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction Abstract:”Cooling Rate (CR) definitively influences the microstructure of metallic parts manufactured through various processes. Factors including cooling medium, surface area, thermal conductivity, and temperature control

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Fig. 2. Micrograph of Al-8%Si Alloy Sand Cast at a Pouring Temperature of 700o C (x125); white patches are primary α while dark patches are eutectic, α + Si.

A Comparative Analysis of Grain Size and Mechanical Properties of Al-Si Alloy Components Produced by Different Casting Methods

This article introduces the paper [‘A Comparative Analysis of Grain Size and Mechanical Properties of Al-Si Alloy Components Produced by Different Casting Methods’] published by [‘AU J.T.’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction Abstract This study was carried out to compare cast microstructures and mechanical properties of aluminium silicon alloy components cast by various means.

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Figure 3: Effect of Zn content on the yield strength of crossover alloys. Plots in (a) after stabilization (250°C/1 h) [109]; (b) after solutionizing and natural aging for 60 days, where onset of serrated flow is shifted to higher strain levels [114]; (c) engineering stress-strain curves after solution annealing (430°C/10 min) and quenching; (d) engineering stress-strain curves after aging for 24 h at 120°C [117]. (Reprinted from [109,114,117] with permission from Elsevier and Trans Tech Publications, Ltd.)

On the potential of aluminum crossover alloys

This article introduces the paper [‘On the potential of aluminum crossover alloys’] published by [‘Elsevier’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction The abstract of the paper states: “For almost a century commercial aluminum alloys were developed and optimized for high performance in a specific and narrow range of application, which commonly coincides with their industrial

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FIGURE 2. Light Vehicle Metallic Material Trends, North America [12, 13]

Advanced materials used in automotive industry-a review

This article introduces the paper [‘Advanced materials used in automotive industry-a review’] published by [‘AIP Publishing’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction Abstract:This review paper reveals about the lightweight materials impacting the economy, efficiency and the performance of the automobile. Carbon fiber and aluminum has a tendency to be a lighter material when contrasted with

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Figure 1: Reference automotive backrest frame constructed from high-pressure die-cast AM50 Magnesium Alloy (Total Mass = 1.8 kg)

Topology and Free Size Optimization with Manufacturing Constraints for Lightweight Die Cast Automotive Backrest Frame

This article introduces the paper “Topology and Free Size Optimization with Manufacturing Constraints for Lightweight Die Cast Automotive Backrest Frame,” presented at the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE2009). 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Objectives and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology: 5. Key Research Results: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future

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Fig. 1 Relationships among commonly used alloys in the 2xxx series (Al-Cu)

Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys

This article introduces the paper ‘Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys’ published by ‘ASM International’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction The article “Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys” provides an introduction and overview of aluminum and its alloys, highlighting their general characteristics and versatile applications. Aluminum and its alloys are presented as highly versatile, economical, and attractive metallic

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