This article introduces the paper “An Overview of Heat Sink Technology” presented at the IJME 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. References: 9. Copyright: This material was summarized based on the above paper, and
This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “High pressure die casting mould repair technologies” published by MTSM2017. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction This paper presents the most commonly used technologies for repairing high-pressure die-cast moulds. High-pressure die casting (HPDC) effectively addresses issues found in conventional casting, such as porosity, surface roughness,
This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“Design of Single Cavity Pressure Die Casting Die for Automotive Part of Aluminum Alloy (AlSi-12) Using CAD Tool & Its Manufacturing by HPDC Technology”] published by [Journal Publication of International Research for Engineering and Management (JOIREM)]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction Abstract”Manufacturers can create
This article introduces the paper [“Combining Structural Optimization and Process Assurance in Implicit Modelling for Casting Parts”] published by [MDPI Materials]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction The structural optimization of manufacturable casting parts remains a challenging and time-consuming task. Current methods involve topology optimization followed by manual reconstruction and process assurance simulation, leading to
This article introduces the paper [‘VIABILITY OF FLAX FIBER-REINFORCED SALT CORES FOR ALUMINUM HIGH-PRESSURE DIE CASTING IN EXPERIMENT AND SIMULATION’] presented at the [‘International Journal of Metalcasting’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: The pursuit of lightweight design, driven by the global demand for decarbonization and emission reduction, necessitates the production
This article introduces the paper ‘Advances in Metal Casting Technology: A Review of State of the Art, Challenges and Trends—Part II: Technologies New and Revived’ published by MDPI. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction The present text, as the second part of an editorial for the Special Issue “Advances in Metal Casting Technology,” builds upon
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
![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.](https://castman.co.kr/wp-content/uploads/image-1091-570x342.webp)
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
This article introduces the paper [‘Simplified models for high pressure die casting simulation’] presented at the [‘Procedia Engineering, The Manufacturing Engineering Society International Conference, MESIC 2015’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: The numerical simulation of metal casting processes is inherently complex. High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) simulation presents additional challenges
This article introduces the paper [‘Design of Conformal Cooling Channels Using Numerical Methods in a Metal Mold and Calculating Exergy Destruction in Channels’] published by [‘Scientia Iranica’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction Shorter cycle times and improved product quality are achievable through faster cooling in metal molds. Conventional manufacturing limits cooling channel design to
