Tag Archives: Die casting

Figure 2. The Binary Phase Diagram of Al-Zn Alloy [1].

ANALYSIS OF MAGNESIUM ADDITION, HYDROGEN POROSITY AND T6 HEAT TREATMENT EFFECTS ON MECHANICAL AND MICROSTRUCTURAL PROPERTIES OF PRESSURE DIE CAST 7075 ALUMINUM ALLOY

This article introduces the paper “Analysis of Magnesium Addition, Hydrogen Porosity and T6 Heat Treatment Effects on Mechanical and Microstructural Properties of Pressure Die Cast 7075 Aluminum Alloy” presented at the THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES OF MIDDLE EAST TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Purpose and Research Questions:

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Figure 6, This casting, produced in ZE41, weighs 620 Ibs. and is the main gearbox for the Westland WG34 helicopter.

Mg Casting Alloys for the Aerospace Challenge

This article introduces the paper [‘Mg Casting Alloys for the Aerospace Challenge’] presented at the [‘JOURNAL OF METALS’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: The utilization of magnesium alloys in aerospace applications has been driven by their inherent advantages, coupled with continuous advancements in alloy development and foundry practices. Initially a

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Fig. 1 Gating system design of clutch housing

Mold structure design and casting simulation of the high-pressure die casting for aluminum automotive clutch housing manufacturing

This article introduces the paper [‘Mold structure design and casting simulation of the high-pressure die casting for aluminum automotive clutch housing manufacturing’] presented at the [‘Int J Adv Manuf Technol’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: The demand for aluminum die casting products has seen a continuous increase since Doehle’s initial

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Fig. 4 : Robotic friction stir welding of an AM60 component

AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS OF MAGNESIUM AND ITS ALLOYS

This article introduces the paper “AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS OF MAGNESIUM AND ITS ALLOYS”. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Objectives and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology: 5. Main Research Findings: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Research Directions: 8. References: 9. Copyright: This material is based on the paper: AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS OF MAGNESIUM AND ITS

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Figure 1: Current usage for structural components in the automotive market

The Future of Structural Components in HPDC.

This paper summary is based on the article [‘The Future of Structural Components in HPDC.’] presented at the [‘Bühler AG’] 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts The continuing quest for lighter-weight components in the automotive industry hasseen the emergence of a lucrative new market for die casting: structural components.The demand for these large, complex components, such as

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Figure 1. Structure of the AlSi10MnMg alloy cast into a sand mould (GSC): (A)—as-cast condition (HV 10 kV, BSE); (B)—as-cast condition (HV 10 kV, SE); (C)–condition after HT400 (HV 10 kV, BSE); and (D)—condition after HT400 (HV 10 kV, SE).

Thermal Conductivity of AlSi10MnMg Alloy in Relation to Casting Technology and Heat

This article introduces the paper [‘Thermal Conductivity of AlSi10MnMg Alloy in Relation to Casting Technology and Heat Treatment Method’] presented at the [‘MDPI Materials’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: In contemporary industrial applications, particularly with the burgeoning field of electromobility, there is an escalating demand for cast components that exhibit

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Figure 3. The qualitative electron probe micro-analysis (EPMA) maps of Si and Mg segregation in three different casting conditions. The EPMA maps are purposefully enhanced to reveal the minor segregation bands. The line scans are indicated with white dashed lines. The concentration (at.%) vs distance (μm) plots correspond to the respective line scans in the EPMA maps.

Solute micro-segregation profile and associated precipitation in cast Al-Mg-Si alloy

This article introduces the paper [‘Solute micro-segregation profile and associated precipitation in cast Al-Mg-Si alloy’] presented at the [‘Philosophical Magazine’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: Solute segregation is an inherent phenomenon during the solidification process of aluminium alloys. This is primarily attributed to non-equilibrium conditions arising from rapid cooling rates,

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igure 1. Mark Butterfield, president of Metal Exchange Corporation, speaks at the Aluminum Technology Forum in Detroit, which provided a venue for aluminum companies and OEMs to speak on the use of aluminum in vehicles.

Technology Forum Highlights Aluminum’s Value in Automotive Applications

This paper introduction was written based on the [‘Technology Forum Highlights Aluminum’s Value in Automotive Applications’] published by [‘Light Metal Age’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts The Aluminum Transportation Group (ATG), a sector of the Aluminum Association, convened a technology forum in Detroit, Michigan, on November 2, 2023, focusing on the expanding role of aluminum in

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Figure 26: Aluminum applications in a car [30].

Self hardening aluminum alloys for automotive applications

This article introduces the paper’Self hardening aluminum alloys for automotive applications’ published by Politecnico di Torino. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts This PhD thesis has been carried out in collaboration with Teksid Aluminum, an aluminum foundry situated in Carmagnola near Turin. The research focuses on Self-hardening aluminum alloys (Al-Zn-Si-Mg alloys), an innovative class of light aluminum

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Figure 1: Geometrical configuration of the U-shaped cooling channel case.

Thermofluid topology optimization for cooling channel design

This article introduces the paper [‘Thermofluid topology optimization for cooling channel design’] presented at the [‘arXiv.org’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: Cooling channels are critical components in technological systems involving heat extraction, notably in die casting molds. The integration of cooling channels in molds significantly impacts cycle time, part shape

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