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Figure 6. Rows (a-d) represent Porosity, Shrinkage, Cold Fill, and Foreign body; columns (i-iii) show the isolated flaw class based on the flaw class, bounding boxes, and highlighted bounding boxes. Bounding box color indicates the grade as follows: grade 1 (blue), grade 2 (green), grade 3 (orange), grade 4 (brown).

Automated Defect Detection through Flaw Grading in Non-Destructive Testing Digital X-ray Radiography

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Automated Defect Detection through Flaw Grading in Non-Destructive Testing Digital X-ray Radiography” published by “MDPI”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Process automation utilizes specialized technology and equipment to automate and enhance production processes, leading to higher manufacturing efficiency, higher productivity, and cost savings. The aluminum die casting industry

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Figure 1. Systematic workflow to analyze datasets, preprocessing, selecting models, and evaluating them to improve die-casting part classification systems.

Improving Die-Casting Part Classification using Transfer Learning with Deep Convolutional Neural Networks

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Improving Die-Casting Part Classification using Transfer Learning with Deep Convolutional Neural Networks” published by “IEOM Society International”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Product quality is a crucial factor in the manufacturing process today, as it determines the company’s competitive advantages and the consumer’s requirements. The problem arises from

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Figure 1. SDAS definition: the distance between two secondary dendrites.

Casting Microstructure Inspection Using Computer Vision: Dendrite Spacing in Aluminum Alloys

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Casting Microstructure Inspection Using Computer Vision: Dendrite Spacing in Aluminum Alloys” published by “Metals”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: This paper investigates the determination of secondary dendrite arm spacing (SDAS) using convolutional neural networks (CNNs). The aim was to build a Deep Learning (DL) model for SDAS prediction

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Figure 3. Microstructure near porosity in the Mg-Al-Zn alloy.

Evaluation of the Microstructure and Properties of As-Cast Magnesium Alloys with 9% Al and 9% Zn Additions

This article introduces the paper “Evaluation of the Microstructure and Properties of As-Cast Magnesium Alloys with 9% Al and 9% Zn Additions” presented in Materials, MDPI. 1. Overview: Title: Evaluation of the Microstructure and Properties of As-Cast Magnesium Alloys with 9% Al and 9% Zn AdditionsAuthors: Lechosław Tuz, Vít Novák, and František TatíčekPublication Year: 2025Publishing

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Figure 1: Image of Die in the actual die-casting process, which has cracks (red lines) on the surface.

Predicting Die Cracking in Die-Cast Products Using a Surrogate Model Based on Geometrical Features

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“Predicting Die Cracking in Die-Cast Products Using a Surrogate Model Based on Geometrical Features”] published by [Computer-Aided Design & Applications] 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction This paper explores the development and application of a surrogate model for predicting die cracks in die-cast products, focusing

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Figure 1. The heat exchangers are modeled from bottom to top as layers 1 to 14, where the odd-numbered layers are water-side fins and the even-numbered layers are oil-side fins: (a) Heat exchangers model, (b) Simplified model of heat exchangers.

Multi-Objective Optimization of Plate-Fin Heat Exchangers via Non-Dominated Sequencing

This article introduces the paper “Multi-Objective Optimization of Plate-Fin Heat Exchangers via Non-Dominated Sequencing”. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Plate-fin heat exchangers are widely used for heat dissipation in automotive engines due to their compact and lightweight structure, excellent heat transfer performance, and low production cost. Serrated staggered fins are commonly employed to enhance the

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Advances in Metal Casting Technology: A Review of State of the Art, Challenges and Trends—Part II: Technologies New and Revived

Advances in Metal Casting Technology: A Review of State of the Art, Challenges and Trends—Part II: Technologies New and Revived

by Dirk Lehmhus Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials IFAM, Wiener Straße 12, 28359 Bremen, GermanyMetals 2024, 14(3), 334; https://doi.org/10.3390/met14030334Submission received: 25 February 2024 / Accepted: 8 March 2024 / Published: 14 March 2024(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Metal Casting Technology) 1. Introduction It is a platitude that science and technology do not necessarily evolve along straight paths.

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