Tag Archives: Die Casting Congress

Figure 1. Effects of aging temperature on the Vickers hardness curves of die cast Al–Si–Cu–Mg alloy

AGING METALLURGY AND MECHANICAL PRPERTIES ON Al-Si-Cu-Mg DIE CASTING ALLOY

Unlocking Peak Hardness in ADC12 Alloys: A Two-Step Aging Strategy for HPDC This technical summary is based on the academic paper “AGING METALLURGY AND MECHANICAL PRPERTIES ON Al-Si-Cu-Mg DIE CASTING ALLOY” by T. Ando et al., published in the Proceedings of the 16th International Aluminum Alloys Conference (ICAA16) (2018). It has been analyzed and summarized

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Figure 1.1: Schematic showing the principal components of a hot chamber die casting machine after Sully [19].

Mastering the P-Q² Diagram: A Parametric Approach to HPDC Gating System Design

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Die Casting Design. A Parametric Approach” by Marco Antonio Pego Guerra, published in 1997. It has been analyzed and summarized for technical experts by CASTMAN with the assistance of AI. Keywords Executive Summary A 30-second overview for busy professionals. The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for

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Figure 1: reduction of weight using structural aluminum high pressure die casting parts instead of joined steel parts [1]

Correlation between process parameters and quality characteristics in aluminum high pressure die casting

Beyond the Shot Curve: How New Sensors are Revolutionizing Aluminum High Pressure Die Casting Quality Control This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Correlation between process parameters and quality characteristics in aluminum high pressure die casting” by M. Winkler, L. Kallien, and T. Feyertag, presented at the 2015 NADCA Die Casting Congress &

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Figure 1 - EZAC net shape insert molded crankshaft prototype for lawn trimmer

Recent Zinc Die Casting Developments

How New EZAC® and HF Alloys Are Overcoming Traditional Temperature and Weight Limitations in Die Casting This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Recent Zinc Die Casting Developments” by R. Winter and F. E. Goodwin, Sc.D., published by the North American Die Casting Association (2013). It is summarized and analyzed for HPDC professionals

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Figure 1. Schematic illustration of the placement of electric resistance heaters and insulation in the die material testing and now being adopted commercially by motor manufacturers

Die-Cast Copper Rotors: The HPDC Breakthrough for Lighter, More Efficient, Longer-Lasting Motors

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Copper in the Rotor for Lighter, Longer Lasting Motors” presented at the ASNE SAN DIEGO SECTION FLEET MAINTENANCE SYMPOSIUM 2005 by C. Stark, J. G. Cowie, D. T. Peters, and E. F. Brush, Jr. It was analyzed and summarized for HPDC experts by CASTMAN experts with

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Fig. 1. Filling of differential cover with the molten metal coloured by speed with blue being slow and red being fast. The casting is shown in top view on the left and bottom view on the right. (For interpretation of the references to colour in this figure legend, the reader is referred to the web version of this article.)

Short shots and industrial case studies-Understanding fluid flow and solidification in high pressure die casting

Beyond the Simulation: What ‘Short Shots’ Reveal About Real-World HPDC Defects and Model Validation This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Short shots and industrial case studies: Understanding fluid flow and solidification in high pressure die casting” by Paul W. Cleary, Joseph Ha, Mahesh Prakash, and Thang Nguyen, published in Applied Mathematical Modelling

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Fig. 4: High pressure die casting test geometry shows critical sections which appear in real life engine blocks. The disc shaped casting indicates

New Wear Resistant Hypereutectic AlSi4Cu4FeCrMn Alloys for High Pressure Die Casting

This introduction paper is based on the paper “New Wear Resistant Hypereutectic AlSi4Cu4FeCrMn Alloys for High Pressure Die Casting” published by “International journal of metalcasting”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: This paper introduces an innovative concept for developing new wear-resistant hypereutectic aluminum-silicon alloys suitable for high-pressure die casting (HPDC). Conventional hypereutectic AlSi17Cu4Mg alloys, while offering good

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Figure 2: Filling of a short rectangular die for Re=500.

Modelling the High Pressure Die Casting Process Using SPH

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Modelling the High Pressure Die Casting Process Using SPH” published by “CSIRO Mathematical and Information Sciences, Victoria, Australia”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In this paper we review the progress in the SPH modelling of HPDC that has occurred over the past four years of this CAST funded

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Figure 1.1 Automotive Water Inlet Casting.

Mechanisms of Leaker Formation in Aluminium High Pressure Die Casting: A Handbook Summary

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Mechanisms of Leaker Formation in Aluminium High Pressure Die Casting” published by “University of Queensland”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Within this report an understanding of the mechanisms of leaker formation, both in general and in a specific aluminium high pressure die casting, is developed. This understanding is

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Figure 8: Pictures of dies from trials for low ex-cavity technology. Picture on left is for die sprayed with conventional technology die lubricant, picture in middle and right is for die sprayed with new technology die lubricants.

Innovative Die Lubricant Trends for Evolving Productivity and Process Requirements

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Innovative Die Lubricant Trends for Evolving Productivity and Process Requirements” published by “NADCA North American Die Casting Association (at the 2013 Die Casting Congress & Tabletop)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The continued push for improved productivity in the high pressure die cast (HPDC) industry places ever increasing

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