This paper introduction was written based on the “Market Overview Giga Casting and Giga Presses in the Automotive Industry” published by anp management consulting GmbH, Essen, Germany. Last update: Essen, 8th of January 2024. Introduction This document provides a market overview of giga casting and giga presses within the automotive industry. It highlights market trends,
This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “Medium temperature heat pipes – Applications, challenges and future direction” published by [Applied Thermal Engineering]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract Heat pipes have been used for thermal management, especially in aerospace, electronics, automotive, and power generation. The operating temperature range requires specific fluid and casing materials.
This article introduces the paper “A feasibility study of the partial squeeze and vacuum die casting process”. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: The manufacturing of aluminum alloys is increasingly important due to demands for lightweight materials, improved functionality, higher quality, and environmentally friendly production techniques [1–3]. Die casting offers speed and precision but suffers from
This article introduces the paper [‘Effects of microstructure and casting defects on the fatigue behavior of the high-pressure die-cast AlSi9Cu3(Fe) alloy’] presented at the [‘Procedia Structural Integrity’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: High-pressure die-cast (HPDC) components are increasingly utilized due to their “good flexibility and high productivity”, making them suitable
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
This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“‘PROMISING CASTING ALUMINUM ALLOYS WITHOUT REQUIREMENT FOR HEAT TREATMENT'”] published by [‘METAL 2019 Conference Proceedings’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract Three kinds of aluminum alloys based on Al-Zn-Mg system and doped with Ca, Ni and Ce were studied. Determination of hot tearing tendency, phase composition and
This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“Manufacturing of Aluminum Alloy Parts from Recycled Feedstock by PIG Die-Casting and Hot Stamping”] published by [MDPI]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract PIG (Pin-Injection-Gate) die-casting and hot stamping was developed for fabrication of small-sized and thin-walled aluminum alloy parts from the recycled feedstock. The pure aluminum
This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “Towards a Data Lake for High Pressure Die Casting” published by MDPI. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract The High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) process is characterized by a high degree of automation and therefore represents a data rich production technology. From concepts such as Industry 4.0
This paper introduction was written based on the “THE Aluminium Automotive MANUAL Manufacturing – Casting methods” published by the European Aluminium Association. Introduction This document provides an overview of various casting methods, with a focus on their applications in the automotive industry. It covers a range of techniques from traditional sand casting to more advanced
This article introduces the paper “Casting Characteristics of Aluminum Die Casting Alloys” presented at the “US Department of Energy, Office of Industrial Technologies” 1. Overview: *Title: Casting Characteristics of Aluminum Die Casting Alloys*Author: Makhlouf M. Makhlouf, Diran Apelian*Publication Year: February 5, 2002*Publishing Journal/Academic Society: US Department of Energy, Office of Industrial Technologies*Keywords: Aluminum alloys, die