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Figure 6 AlSi10MgMn sponge casting after 2 minutes of compressed air (10 bar) cleaning, 15 min of leaching in 1M HNO3 solution and 15 min of ultrasonic cleaning

POSSIBILITIES OF CLEANING OF METAL SPONGE CASTINGS

Beyond the Acid Bath: Faster, Greener Cleaning Methods for Complex Metal Sponge Castings This technical summary is based on the academic paper “POSSIBILITIES OF CLEANING OF METAL SPONGE CASTINGS” by Václav Merta, published in METAL (2019). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for HPDC Professionals Metal sponges, a type of metal foam

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Fig. 1 Improvement by allotment of refining function in hot-metal pretreatment

Melting, Casting, and Welding Technologies Supporting the Art of Manufacturing in Materials Business

Revolutionizing Materials Manufacturing: A Deep Dive into Kobe Steel’s Advanced Casting Technology for a Carbon-Neutral Future This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Melting, Casting, and Welding Technologies Supporting the Art of Manufacturing in Materials Business” by Dr. Hitoshi ISHIDA, published in KOBELCO TECHNOLOGY REVIEW (NO. 42 FEB. 2025).. Keywords Executive Summary The

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Figure 1. Used molds and presses

Impact of Aspect Ratio on the Mechanical Properties of Squeeze-Cast Aluminum Alloys

Optimizing AA6061 Performance: How Component Geometry Dictates Squeeze Casting Process Success This technical summary is based on the academic paper “IMPACT ASPECT RATIO ON MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF ALUMINUM ALLOY PRODUCED BY SQUEEZE CASTING PROCESS” by S.S. Mutar and N.S. Abtan, published in the International Journal on “Technical and Physical Problems of Engineering” (IJTPE) (2023). Keywords

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Gambar 2.3 Piston

DESIGN OF GATING SYSTEM ON PISTON OF MOBIL SINJAI WITH GRAVITY DIE CASTING METHOD

Eliminating Shrinkage Defects in Piston Casting: A Gating System Design Breakthrough This technical summary is based on the academic paper “DESIGN OF GATING SYSTEM ON PISTON OF MOBIL SINJAI WITH GRAVITY DIE CASTING METHOD” by Rizki Yustisiabellah, published by Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (2015). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for HPDC

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Fig.2 - Nearest neighbour distances a) averages and error, b) distribution of nearest neighbour distances.

Comparison between high-pressure die-cast and rheo-cast aluminium-SiCp MMC; wear and friction behaviour

Rethinking Wear Resistance: Why Softer Aluminium MMCs Can Outperform Harder Ones in HPDC Applications This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Comparison between high-pressure die-cast and rheo-cast aluminium-SiCp MMC; wear and friction behaviour” by A. E. W. Jarfors, R. Ghasemi, S. Awe, C. K. Jammula, published in La Metallurgia Italiana (2021). It has

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Figure 2: Gray cast iron.

Investigating the Microscopic Structure of Cast Iron and Its Application in Industry

From Lab to Production Line: How Cast Iron Microstructure Analysis Boosts Component Performance This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Investigating the Microscopic Structure of Cast Iron and Its Application in Industry” by Milad Karimi, published in Journal of Engineering in Industrial Research (2023). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters

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Figure 1 The aluminium life cycle

The Chemical Composition of Post-Consumer Aluminium Scrap – A Challenge in Aluminium Recycling

The Recycled Aluminum Dilemma: Mastering Chemical Composition for High-Integrity Die Casting This technical summary is based on the academic paper “The Chemical Composition of Post-Consumer Aluminium Scrap – A Challenge in Aluminium Recycling” by Ciprian Bulei, Imre Kiss, and Mihai–Paul Todor, published in Acta Polytechnica Hungarica (2023). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research

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Research on Lightweight Wheel Hub Design and Its Improvement on Vehicle Fuel Economy

Research on Lightweight Wheel Hub Design and Its Improvement on Vehicle Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Reimagined: A Deep Dive into Advanced Lightweight Wheel Hub Manufacturing This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Research on Lightweight Wheel Hub Design and Its Improvement on Vehicle Fuel Economy” by Simin Wang, published in International Journal of Frontiers in Engineering Technology (2025). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research

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Fig. 3.11: Equivalent alternating stress for aluminium alloy

Effect of Die Geometry on Fatigue Analysis of Aluminium Alloy (ADC12 Aluminium A383) using Pressure Die Casting Process

The 1mm Advantage: Optimizing Coolant Channel Placement to Maximize Die Life in Aluminum HPDC This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Effect of Die Geometry on Fatigue Analysis of Aluminium Alloy (ADC12 Aluminium A383) using Pressure Die Casting Process” by Poshan Dewangan, Ved Prakash Dewangan, Sushil Kumar Maurya, and Lokesh Singh, published in

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Figure 1. Defects in the workpieces revealed in the production process: a) underfilling, b) sticking, c) cracks, d) breakouts, e) discoloration, f) macroporosity.

DEFECT ANALYSIS OF EN AC-435000 ALLOY DIE CASTINGS USING THE PARETO-LORENTZ DIAGRAM

Slash Scrap Rates: A Pareto-Lorenz HPDC Defect Analysis for EN AC-435000 Alloy This technical summary is based on the academic paper “DEFECT ANALYSIS OF EN AC-435000 ALLOY DIE CASTINGS USING THE PARETO-LORENTZ DIAGRAM” by Mariusz HEJNE, Jarosław PIĄTKOWSKI, and Robert WIESZAŁA, published in SCIENTIFIC PAPERS OF SILESIAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT SERIES NO.

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