Tag Archives: Casting Technique

Fig. 10. Photograph of (a) the composite salt core and (b) hollow-structure zinc alloy castings by this composite salt core: b1-without and b2 with water soluble removing.

Comparative study on performance and microstructure of composite
water-soluble salt core material for manufacturing hollow zinc
alloy castings

FuchuLiuabSuoTubXiaolongGongbGuanjinLibWenmingJiangbXinwangLiubZitianFanbaSchool of Mechanical Engineering and Electronic Information, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, ChinabState Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China Highlights A high-strength water-soluble composite KNO3-20 mol% KCl salt core material was successfully fabricated. Bauxite and glass-fiber powder were added and acted as

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Figure 1. SEM morphologies of the glass fibers: (a) sample 1 (size = 74 lm), (b) sample 2 (size = 25 lm) and (c) sample 3 (size = 12.5 lm)

Effects of glass fiber size and content on microstructures and properties of KNO3-based water-soluble salt core for high pressure die casting

Xiaolong Gong,  Wenming Jiang,  Fuchu Liu,  Zhiyuan Yang,  Feng Guan &  Zitian Fan  International Journal of Metalcasting volume 15, pages520–529 (2021)Cite this article 187 Accesses 2 Citations Metrics Abstract The water-soluble salt core with higher bending strength and toughness is necessary to withstand the high pressure needed to manufacture some complex parts by high pressure die casting (HPDC). In this paper,

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Figure 7. Detail of fixing pins in the fixed die cavity for placing the aluminium foam.

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

by Iban Vicario 1,*,Ignacio Crespo 2,†,Luis Maria Plaza 2,Patricia Caballero 1,† andIon Kepa Idoiaga 3,‡1Department of Foundry and Steel making, Tecnalia Research & Innovation, c/Geldo, Edif. 700, E-48160 Derio, Spain2Department of Aerospace, Tecnalia Research & Innovation, c/Mikeletegi 2, E-20009 Donostia, Spain3Industrias Lebario, c/Arbizolea 4, E-48213 Izurza, Spain*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.†These authors contributed equally to this work.‡This author supervised this

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Fig. 1. Image of the engine module with Oil Pan [5].

Computer aided engineering (CAE) simulation for the design optimization of gate system on high pressure die casting (HPDC) process

Hyuk-JaeKwonaHong-KyuKwonbaDepartment of Civil Engineering, Cheongju University, Cheongju-city, Choongnam, South KoreabDepartment of Industrial & Management Engineering, Namseoul University, Cheonan-city, Choongnam, South Korea Abstract A most important progress in civilization was the introduction of mass production. HPDC molds are one of main technologies for mass production. Due to the high velocity of the liquid metal, aluminum die-casting

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Figure 16. Cross-sectional view of a cast part with a salt core.

Effects of Composition on the Physical Properties of Water-Soluble Salt Cores

International Journal of Metalcasting volume 15, pages839–851 (2021)Cite this article Abstract The demand for producing essential cast parts and the design requirements for superior engineering performance have increased in recent years. Sand cores used in conventional aluminum cast parts are harmful to the environment, which limits their application. Utilizing water-soluble cores in the aluminum casting industry is expected

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Fig. 6 Fracture surface micrograph of the WSSC. a Unreinforced. b With 15 mass% bauxite powder and 15 mass% glass fiber powder. c With 15 mass% bauxite powder and 15 mass% sericite powder. d With 30 mass% glass fiber powder

Fabrication and characterization of high-strength water-soluble composite salt core for zinc alloy die castings

Suo Tu,  Fuchu Liu,  Guanjin Li,  Wenming Jiang,  Xinwang Liu &  Zitian Fan  Abstract A water-soluble salt core (WSSC) strengthened by reinforcing particles, including bauxite powder, glass fiber powder, and sericite powder, was fabricated by gravity-casting process. The surface quality, bending strength, water solubility, humidity resistance, and shrinkage rate of WSSC were investigated, and the synergistic

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Fig2 Casting core made of salt mixture

Application of cores and binders in metalcasting

1. Overview: 2. Research Background: In metalcasting, cores are essential components utilized to create internal geometries and voids within cast products. The selection and performance of cores are significantly influenced by the casting technique employed, ranging from gravity casting to high pressure die casting. As component designs become increasingly complex and environmental regulations more stringent,

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Figure 1. Sketches of selected specimens for microstructure observation.

Crack Initiation Mechanism in Casting AC4B Aluminum Alloy Parts with Complex Structure

by Daliang Yu 1,Wen Yang 2,Wanqing Deng 2,Songzhu Zhu 2,Qingwei Dai 1,3,* andDingfei Zhang 31School of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing 401331, China2Chongqing Zhicheng Machinery Co., LTD, Chongqing 400039, China3College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, China*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.Metals2021, 11(1), 97; https://doi.org/10.3390/met11010097Received: 27 November 2020 / Revised: 25 December 2020 / Accepted:

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Fig. 1 Schematic diagram of a typical stir casting apparatus for the production of MMCs. Reproduced from Kok, M., 2005. Production and mechanical properties of Al2O3 particle-reinforced 2024 aluminium alloy composites. Journal of Materials Processing Technology 161, 381–387.

Casting Routes for Production of Metallic Based Composite Parts

R Palanivel, Shaqra University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaI Dinaharan, Tsinghua University, Beijing, ChinaRF Laubscher, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa 금속 기반 복합 부품 생산을 위한 주조 경로 Introduction A composite material is a material system consisting of a mixture or combination of two or more nano-micro- or macro-based elements with a separating interface where the

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Fig. 2. Schematic of the sampling position of the connecting rod (A = microstructure observation and hardness test samples; B = tensile test sample).

Mechanical properties and microstructures of a modified Al–Si–Cu alloy prepared by thixoforming process for automotive connecting rods

SazianaSamat, Mohd Zaidi, OmarAmir Hossein Baghdadi, Intan Fadhlina Mohamed, Ahmad Muhammad AzizDepartment of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM, Bangi, Malaysia Abstract The thixoforming process with feedstock preparation yields a fine microstructure and enhanced mechanical properties relative to other traditional casting processes. However, the thixoforming process

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