Tag Archives: conformal cooling

Fig. 5 Reference die

Determination of heat transfer coefficients using a 1-D flow model applied to irregular shaped cooling channels in pressure diecasting

Unlocking Higher Production Rates: A New Model for Irregular Cooling Channel Design in HPDC This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Determination of Heat Transfer Coefficients Using a 1-D Flow Model Applied to Irregular Shaped Cooling Channels in Pressure Diecasting” published by L. D. Clark, K. Davey, I. Rosindale, and S. Hinduja in

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Figure 1. Cast aluminium (LM24) clutch housing component.

Analysis of cooling channels performance

The Surprising Truth About Conformal Cooling: A Deep Dive into Channel Performance This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Analysis of cooling channels performance” published by A. J. Norwood, P. M. Dickens, R. C. Soar, R. Harris, G. Gibbons & R. Hansell in the International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing (2004). It was

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Fig. 1. Schematic of Continuous Rod Casting Machine

4 Key Levers for Casting Process Optimization: Lessons for HPDC from a Copper Alloy Study

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Effect of water flow rate, casting speed, alloying elements and pull distance on tensile strength, elongation percentage and microstructure of continuous cast copper alloys” published by Bagherian, E-R., Fan, Y., Cooper, M., Frame, B., & Abdolvand, A. in Metallurgical Research and Technology (2016). It was analyzed

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Fig. 3. Solid models of mold designs: a) standard b) conformal cooling channel

An experimental investigation of the cooling and heating performance of a gravity die casting mold with conformal cooling channels

Slash Cycle Times by 28%: How Additive-Made Conformal Cooling Channels Are Revolutionizing Die Casting This technical summary is based on the academic paper “An experimental investigation of the cooling and heating performance of a gravity die casting mold with conformal cooling channels” published by Karani Kurtulus, Ali Bolatturk, Ahmet Coskun, and Barış Gürel in Applied

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Fig. 2 (a) A typical injection moulding cycle [12], (b) temperature variation in one cycle time [13], (c) factors that have influence in the moulded product quality (surface appearance and dimensional accuracy) [12].

Recent Advancement in Conformal cooling channels: A review on Design, simulation, and future trends

Slash Cycle Times and Boost Part Quality: A Deep Dive into Conformal Cooling Channel Technology This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Recent Advancement in Conformal cooling channels: A review on Design, simulation, and future trends” by Soroush Masoudi, Barun K. Das, Muhammad Aamir, and Majid Tolouei-Rad, a preprint available on SSRN (2024).

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Mega and Giga Casting: A New Technological Paradigmfor DieMaterialand Design

Mega and Giga Casting: A New Technological Paradigm for Die Material and Design

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Mega and Giga Casting: A New Technological Paradigm for Die Material and Design” published by “The 75th World Foundry Congress”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The sociotechnological transition to electric mobility requires much lighter, more economic and more sustainable life cycle Electric Vehicles (EVs). To meet with these

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Figure 3. Manufacturing process of a silicone rubber mold for making wax cooling channel with microstructures.

Enhancing the Cooling Efficiency of Aluminum-Filled Epoxy Resin Rapid Tool by Changing Inner Surface Roughness of Cooling Channels

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Enhancing the Cooling Efficiency of Aluminum-Filled Epoxy Resin Rapid Tool by Changing Inner Surface Roughness of Cooling Channels” published by “Polymers”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In low-pressure wax injection molding, cooling time refers to the period during which the molten plastic inside the mold solidifies and cools

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Figure 4-7. Cooling system of the 3D printed sliders

INNOVATIVE COOLING SOLUTIONS OF HPDC TECHNOLOGY

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“INNOVATIVE COOLING SOLUTIONS OF HPDC TECHNOLOGY”] published by [Multidiszciplináris Tudományok]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract In High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC), the so-called sliders are moving components of the mould, that can form cavities, holes, and undercuts. Sliders differ greatly from fixed- and moving mould halves

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Design of Conformal Cooling Channels Using Numerical Methods in a Metal Mold and Calculating Exergy Destruction in Channels

Design of Conformal Cooling Channels Using Numerical Methods in a Metal Mold and Calculating Exergy Destruction in Channels

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

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Figure 1: Geometrical configuration of the U-shaped cooling channel case.

Thermofluid topology optimization for cooling channel design

This article introduces the paper [‘Thermofluid topology optimization for cooling channel design’] presented at the [‘arXiv.org’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: Cooling channels are critical components in technological systems involving heat extraction, notably in die casting molds. The integration of cooling channels in molds significantly impacts cycle time, part shape

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