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Figure 1. (a) Image of “test specimen” HPDC die used in this study, (b) Image of “test specimen” casting using Nemalloy HE700.

Development of High Ductility Al-Zn-Mg Casting Alloys for Automotive Structural Components

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“Development of High Ductility Al-Zn-Mg Casting Alloys for Automotive Structural Components”] published by [MS&T19®]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction This research paper addresses the development of novel Al-Zn-Mg alloys designed for automotive structural components, aiming to meet the increasing demand for lightweighting in the

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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 3.2.1.3 Room temperature tensile properties of H-13 steel in relation to hardness and Charpy V-notch impact energy (Ref. 44)

Aerospace and High Performance Alloys Database Ferrous • FeUH H-13

This article introduces the paper “Aerospace and High Performance Alloys Database Ferrous • FeUH H-13 August 2008” published by “CINDAS LLC”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction 1.0 General This medium alloy, martensitic, air hardening, Ultrahigh-strength steel is similar to H-11 and H 11 Mod in composition, heat treatment, and many properties. The steels H-11,

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Fig. 1Cause and effect diagram

Optimization of Die casting process based on Taguchi approach

This article introduces the paper [‘Optimization of Die casting process based on Taguchi approach’] published by [‘Elsevier’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction Due to its attributes of light weight and good formability, aluminium die casting is significantly important in the automotive industry. Porosity is a frequently encountered defect in aluminium die castings, limiting the

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Fig. 7 SEM on the fracture surfaces of the tensile samples

Low Solution Temperature Heat Treatment of AlSi9Cu3(Fe) High-Pressure Die-Casting Actual Automotive Components

This article introduces the paper ‘Low Solution Temperature Heat Treatment of AlSi9Cu3(Fe) High-Pressure Die-Casting Actual Automotive Components’ published by ‘Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction In the realm of high-pressure die-casting (HPDC), a significant limitation arises from the inability to apply high-temperature heat treatments to components due to the

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Fig 2.4 Relationship between die temperamre, cycle time and die coohng

COMPUTER AIDED COOLING DESIGN FOR DIE CASTING PROCESS

This article introduces the paper [‘COMPUTER AIDED COOLING DESIGN FOR DIE CASTING PROCESS’] presented at the [‘The Ohio State University’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: Die casting is defined as a “net shape manufacturing process” (Street, 1977) where molten metal is injected into a metallic die under high pressure. However,

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Figure 1 C' vs Creep Strain

Zinc alloy 8, a diecasting alloy with special relevance to underbonnet applications

This article introduces the paper ‘Zinc alloy 8, a diecasting alloy with special relevance to underbonnet applications’ published by ‘Int. J. of Materials and Product Technology’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts Conventional zinc alloys exhibit exceptional net shape castability and a spectrum of valuable mechanical and physical properties. However, their stressed application temperature is constrained to

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Fig 5a: Shows the 3 main zones (boss) which are mandatory for this part to be considered porosity free

Added Value of Process Modelling in Development of Automotive Die Casting Parts

This article introduces the paper [Added Value of Process Modelling in Development of Automotive Die Casting Parts] presented at the [Japan Die Casting Congress] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: The automotive industry increasingly demands high-performance castings with superior mechanical properties and structural integrity. While Gravity and Low Pressure Die Casting are traditionally used for such

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Fig. 3. Shattered surface of crushed rock salts (samples Nos 1, 2) and EDX analysis of chemical composition

Advances in Technology of Soluble Cores for Die Castings

This article introduces the paper “Advances in Technology of Soluble Cores for Die Castings” presented at the Archives of Foundry Engineering 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: The increasing complexity of casting designs presents a significant challenge to traditional die casting methods that rely on simple metal cores. These existing methods struggle to meet the rising

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Figure 3.5: SEM images on the fracture surface of HPDC processed primary alloy showing: (a) gas pores, and (b) shrinkage pore. (adapted from [79])

Influence of Die Temperature in High Pressure Die Casting of Thin-Walled Components

This article introduces the paper “Influence of Die Temperature in High Pressure Die Casting of Thin-Walled Components” by M. Wessén and L. Näslund: 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

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