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Fig. 1 Components of a air-conditioning compressor

Development of a Housing Component for an Auto-compressor Using Vacuum Ladling Die Casting

This paper summary is based on the article Development of a Housing Component for an Auto-compressor Using Vacuum Ladling Die Casting presented at the Transactions of Materials Processing. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Purpose and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology: 5. Main Research Results: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Follow-up Research: 8.

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FIGURE 1 Target components in a vehicle transmission which were chosen at Voit for defined manufacturing technologies (stamping and/or bending technology) (© Voit Automotive)

Cooperation of Development and Manufacturing for Up-to-date Transmission Parts

This paper summary is based on the article Cooperation of Development and Manufacturing for Up-to-date Transmission Parts presented at the ATZ 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: The automotive industry faces constant pressure to reduce development times. This necessitates a closer integration of construction and manufacturing processes within the die casting and forming industries. Historically, organizational

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Fig. 2. Permanent mould casting machine for casting single pistons [8]

Casting of Combustion Engine Pistons Before and Now on the Example of FM Gorzyce

This blog post summarizes the research paper “[Casting of Combustion Engine Pistons Before and Now on the Example of FM Gorzyce]” 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Social/Academic Context: Combustion engine pistons face increasingly stringent demands driven by the need for enhanced thermo-mechanical loads, reduced exhaust emissions, and improved fuel efficiency. The automotive industry’s push for

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Fig.12 Effect of particle size on bending strength of potassium chloride with mullite cores.

Castability and Strength of Potassium Chloride-Ceramic Composite Salt Cores

This paper summary is based on the article セラミックスを複合した塩化カリウム中子の溶融成形性と強度 (Castability and Strength of Potassium Chloride-Ceramic Composite Salt Cores) presented at the Journal of Japan Foundry Engineering Society (J.JFS). 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Purpose and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology 5. Main Research Results: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Follow-up Research: 8.

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Fig. 1 Liquidus surface and eutectic line of Na⁺-K⁺-Cl⁻-CO₃²⁻ system calculated with Thermo-Calc¹⁵).

Bending Strength of Salt Core Comprised of KCl-NaCl-Na₂CO₃-K₂CO₃ Systems

This paper summary is based on the article Bending Strength of Salt Core Comprised of KCl-NaCl-Na2CO3-K2CO3 Systems presented at the J. JFS, Vol. 79, No. 4 (2007) pp. 184~191 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Purpose and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology 5. Main Research Results: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Follow-up Research:

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Figure 2. (a) 3D rod design; and (b) detail of the placement and example of an aluminium foam core

Aluminium Foam and Magnesium Compound Casting Produced by High-Pressure Die Casting

This paper summary is based on the article Aluminium Foam and Magnesium Compound Casting Produced by High-Pressure Die Casting presented in Metals, MDPI 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: In the automotive and transport industries, reducing vehicle weight is a primary focus to decrease fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. Substituting traditional heavier materials like steel

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Fig. 3. Shattered surface of crushed rock salts (samples Nos 1, 2) and EDX analysis of chemical composition

Advances in Technology of Soluble Cores for Die Castings

This paper summary is based on the article Advances in Technology of Soluble Cores for Die Castings presented at the Archives of Foundry Engineering 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: The increasing complexity of casting designs presents a significant challenge to traditional die casting methods that rely on simple metal cores. These existing methods struggle to

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Fig. 14. An open-ended integrally-stiffened prepreg panel (a) NT Core in position and (b) after NT Core removal, showing blind hole.

A Water-Soluble Core Material for Manufacturing Hollow Composite Sections

This paper summary is based on the article A water-soluble core material for manufacturing hollow composite sections presented in Composite Structures. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Social/Academic Context of the Research Topic Core materials play a crucial role in composite structures by enhancing the second moment of area and improving bending stiffness. While foam materials

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Figure 3.17: AM cylinder heads post support removal, pre-machining

Feasibility of Metal Additive Manufacturing for Internal Combustion Engines

This paper summary is based on the thesis “Feasibility of Metal Additive Manufacturing for Internal Combustion Engines” by Jamee Gray, submitted to the University of Kansas in 2020. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Purpose and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology 5. Main Research Results: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Follow-up Research: 8.

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Figure 3.5: SEM images on the fracture surface of HPDC processed primary alloy showing: (a) gas pores, and (b) shrinkage pore. (adapted from [79])

Influence of Die Temperature in High Pressure Die Casting of Thin-Walled Components

Here is the summary based on the paper “Influence of Die Temperature in High Pressure Die Casting of Thin-Walled Components” by M. Wessén and L. Näslund: Paper Summary: This paper summary is based on the article “Influence of Die Temperature in High Pressure Die Casting of Thin-Walled Components” presented at the NADCA Die Casting Congress

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