Tag Archives: Computer simulation

Figure 1. Candidate Parts for Ultra Large Castings

Ultra Large Castings to Produce Low Cost Aluminum Vehicle Structures

This article introduces the paper [‘Ultra Large Castings to Produce Low Cost Aluminum Vehicle Structures’] presented at the [‘SAE TECHNICAL PAPER SERIES’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: The automotive industry is continuously striving to reduce vehicle weight to meet increasingly stringent environmental emission standards and enhance fuel efficiency. While aluminum

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Figure 3: Composite Mg/Al cylinder crankcase

BMW’s Magnesium-Aluminium Composite Crankcase, State-of-the-Art Light Metal Casting and Manufacturing

This article introduces the paper “BMW’s Magnesium-Aluminium Composite Crankcase, State-of-the-Art Light Metal Casting and Manufacturing” presented at the SAE International. 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 is Michael Hoeschl,

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Fig. 1: Geometry of Ladder frame part used for simulation

Numerical determination of process parameters for fabrication of automotive component

This article introduces the paper “Numerical determination of process parameters for fabrication of automotive component” presented at the Conference Tools for Materials Science & Technology (MSE 2010) 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:

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Fig. 3 Boundary conditions for FEA

Strength Analysis of Aluminum Alloy Window Wiper Manufactured by Die Casting

This article introduces the paper “Strength Analysis of Aluminum Alloy Window Wiper Manufactured by Die Casting,” published in the Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Technology Engineers in 2016. This study investigates the feasibility of using aluminum alloy and die casting to produce lightweight and high-strength window wipers for automobiles, addressing the growing need

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Figure 2.3: Die distortion process in a die casting cycle

STUDY OF THE EFFECT OF STRUCTURAL DIE AND MACHINE VARIABLES ON DIE DEFLECTIONS

This article introduces the paper “STUDY OF THE EFFECT OF STRUCTURAL DIE AND MACHINE VARIABLES ON DIE DEFLECTIONS”. Overview: Research Background: Research Purpose and Research Questions: Research Methodology Main Research Results: Conclusion and Discussion: Future Follow-up Research: References: Copyright: This material is Jeeth Xavier Kinatingal’s paper: Based on STUDY OF THE EFFECT OF STRUCTURAL DIE

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Figure 59: HX Prototype 10-E2: (Top) Tube bundle; (Middle) Header after casting; (Bottom) Cut header with tube ends showing.

Design and Manufacturing of High Performance, Reduced Charge Heat Exchangers

This article introduces the paper “Design and Manufacturing of High Performance, Reduced Charge Heat Exchangers”. 1. Overview: 2. Background: Heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R) systems consume a significant portion of residential and commercial building energy. Reducing refrigerant charge to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions is a crucial objective. Traditional heat exchangers (HXs) using round tubes

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Thermo-economic optimization for the advanced material selection of fins and heat sinks

Thermo-economic optimization for the advanced material selection of fins and heat sinks

This article introduces the paper “Thermo-economic optimization for the advanced material selection of fins and heat sinks”. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Fins and heat sinks are widely used thermal elements crucial for efficient heat removal. Efficient heat removal necessitates a low cost, and factors such as fin profile, material properties, surface properties, raw material

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Study on the Effect and Mechanism of Mold Temperature and Ceramic Particle Alumina on the Strength and Water Solubility of NaCl–Na2CO3 and NaCl–Na2SO4 Composite Cores

Study on the Effect and Mechanism of Mold Temperature and Ceramic Particle Alumina on the Strength and Water Solubility of NaCl–Na2CO3 and NaCl–Na2SO4 Composite Cores

Xiaorou Ning, Keke Zuo, Yang Li, Wanting Guo, Xiao Peng, Jianguo Su, Lai Song, Weihua Liu, Tongyu Liu & Yuyan Ren  Abstract In the process of pouring salt cores, it is crucial to select the appropriate mold temperature, which is essential for the shaping and strength of the salt cores. Additionally, salt cores need to undergo water-soluble cleaning after casting, which has certain requirements for

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Numerical Simulations of Filling Flows in Die-Casting Molding of the Thin-Walled LED Heat Sink

Numerical Simulations of Filling Flows in Die-Casting Molding of the Thin-Walled LED Heat Sink

Rong-Yuan JouNational Formosa University, Huwei, Yunlin, TaiwanPaper No: ESDA2014-20373, V001T06A004; 9 pageshttps://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2014-20373Published Online: October 23, 2014 In this study, the mold filling analyses of a thin-walled LED heat sink combined with the vacuum valve runner are simulated by FLOW-3D software. Two topics are analyzed and discussed. First, numerical simulations for variety of molding conditions, including effects of

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A Study on Solidification Behavior of a High Pressure Die Cast Aluminum Swing Arm Using Commercial Modeling Software To Predict Porosity Level

A Study on Solidification Behavior of a High Pressure Die Cast Aluminum Swing Arm Using Commercial Modeling Software To Predict Porosity Level

Abstract In the automobile industry, aluminum casting is a commonly utilized production process for structural components. However, flaws in aluminum castings can lead to fatigue failures. This research study provides a thorough analysis of the design, development, construction, and testing of a swing arm made of aluminum die-cast (HPDC). The investigation primarily focuses on analyzing

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