Tag Archives: Die casting Design

FIG. 6.1 Portions of tensile stress -strain  curves in metals.1 (a) Elastic behavior. (b) Elastic and plastic behaviors.

Properties of Engineering Materials

A Design Engineer’s Guide to Material Properties: Mastering the Fundamentals for Optimal Performance This technical brief is based on the academic chapter “Chapter 6: Properties of Engineering Materials” by Theodore Gela, D.Eng.Sc., from the MECHANICAL DESIGN HANDBOOK. It is summarized and analyzed for HPDC professionals by the experts at CASTMAN. Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge:

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Figure 1: Diagram of changing the cooling module material.

A New Hybrid Approach to Cooling High-Power Electronics with HPDC

This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Optimizing the Structural Design of Computing Units in Autonomous Driving Systems and Electric Vehicles to Enhance Overall Performance Stability” by Zhong, Yao-Nian, published in International Journal of Advance in Applied Science Research (2024). It is summarized and analyzed for HPDC professionals by the experts at CASTMAN.

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Fig. 3. Exploded View of Die[5]

Review on Die Design for Die Casting

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Review on Die Design for Die Casting” published by “Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Pressure Die Casting is one of the significant ways of manufacturing nonferrous metal casting. This is used widely for manufacturing on large scale. In this process

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[Fig. 3] Structure of LED light bulbs

Heat Analysis for Heat Sink Design Using Finite Element Method

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Heat Analysis for Heat Sink Design Using Finite Element Method” published by “Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: LED is standing in the limelight as a light part of the low-carbon green energy. While LEDs are eco-friendly, efficient and durable, extreme heat

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Fig: 1.0 Nonfilling defect

Minimise the Nonfilling defect in the high pressure casting process component for an automotive application with metal flow simulation analysis

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Minimise the Nonfilling defect in the high pressure casting process component for an automotive application with metal flow simulation analysis” published by “International Journal of Mechanical Engineering”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The High pressure die casting process is the one of the vital leading casting process in

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Figure 6. Images showing interior applications of HPDC magnesium alloys: (a) AZ91D automotive audio amplifier cast by Twin City die casting company [44]; (b) AM60 display bracket on 2021 ford explorer; (c) AM60 steering column cast by Meridian lightweight technologies; (d) AM50 center console on Audi A8 and (e) AM60 center stack on JLR defender [45] (courtesy of GF casting solutions).

Applications of High-Pressure Die-Casting (HPDC) Magnesium Alloys in Industry

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Applications of High-Pressure Die-Casting (HPDC) Magnesium Alloys in Industry” published by “IntechOpen”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: High-pressure die-cast (HPDC) magnesium alloys have seen diverse applications in the automotive industry, primarily driven by requirements in internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. As the automotive industry is transitioning to an

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Fig. 3.1 Removal of a die casting with side cores

A Hybrid Design Support System for Die Casting Scheme

This article introduces the paper “A Hybrid Design Support System for Die Casting Scheme” presented at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. 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 Lu

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Fig. 7.1.7 Exploded View of Assembly

Design of Single Cavity Pressure Die Casting Die for Automotive Part of Aluminum Alloy (AlSi-12) Using CAD Tool & Its Manufacturing by HPDC Technology

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“Design of Single Cavity Pressure Die Casting Die for Automotive Part of Aluminum Alloy (AlSi-12) Using CAD Tool & Its Manufacturing by HPDC Technology”] published by [Journal Publication of International Research for Engineering and Management (JOIREM)]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction Abstract”Manufacturers can create

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Fig. 4. Integrated magnesium door cast inner developed as part of a DOEsponsored project led by GM, right, and equivalent steel stamped door inner, left [10] (Copyright 2015 by IMA. Used with permission).

A review of magnesium die-castings for closure applications

This article introduces the paper “A review of magnesium die-castings for closure applications”. 1. Overview: 2. Background: The Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, enacted in 1975, mandated improvements in the average fuel economy of North American cars and light trucks. While initial increases were required from Model Year (MY) 1978–MY 1985, significant increases weren’t

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Figure 1: Reference automotive backrest frame constructed from high-pressure die-cast AM50 Magnesium Alloy (Total Mass = 1.8 kg)

Topology and Free Size Optimization with Manufacturing Constraints for Lightweight Die Cast Automotive Backrest Frame

This article introduces the paper “Topology and Free Size Optimization with Manufacturing Constraints for Lightweight Die Cast Automotive Backrest Frame,” presented at the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE2009). 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Objectives and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology: 5. Key Research Results: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future

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