Tag Archives: Die casting

Figure 1. Delphi Interior and Lighting Systems' magnesium alloy steering wheel component.

The Design of an Experiment to Choose an Aluminum Die Casting Alloy for Energy Absorbing Automotive Components

This introduction paper is based on the paper “The Design of an Experiment to Choose an Aluminum Die Casting Alloy for Energy Absorbing Automotive Components” published by “SAE International (Reprinted from: Developments in Aluminum Use for Vehicle Design (SP-1164))”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Targeting a steering wheel as a component requiring energy absorbing characteristics, a

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Figure 2. Microstructure of HF alloy in the center of the casting, thickness 0.4 mm, casting conditions 160°C / 55 m/s

The High Fluidity (HF) Zinc Alloy: Process-Property and Ageing Characteristics

This introduction paper is based on the paper “The High Fluidity (HF) Zinc Alloy: Process-Property and Ageing Characteristics” published by “NADCA 2015 Die Casting Congress & Exposition (North American Die Casting Association)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: During the years 2005-2014 a new high fluidity zinc die casting alloys was developed with funding from the USA

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Figure 4: The deformation of the salt core in a casting experiment.

TOWARDS THE MODELING OF FLUID-STRUCTURE INTERACTIVE LOST CORE DEFORMATION IN HIGH-PRESSURE DIE CASTING

This introduction paper is based on the paper “TOWARDS THE MODELING OF FLUID-STRUCTURE INTERACTIVE LOST CORE DEFORMATION IN HIGH-PRESSURE DIE CASTING” published by “The 13th OpenFOAM Workshop (OFW13), June 24-29, 2018, Shanghai, China”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: This paper details the development and validation of a numerical model for simulating the fluid-structure interaction (FSI) of

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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. 3] Temperature distribution of heat sink

Thermal Analysis of the Heat Sink Performance using FEM

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Thermal Analysis of the Heat Sink Performance using FEM” published by “Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: This study examined the numerical analysis results with respect to the thermal behavior of a natural convection cooled pin-fin heat sink. The heat sink consisted

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Figure 3.19: Effect of the holes on the flow pattern and solidification

Optimization Product Parts in High Pressure Die Casting Process

This introduction paper is based on the paper “OPTIMIZATION PRODUCT PARTS IN HIGH PRESSURE DIE CASTING PROCESS” published by “Mälardalen University Press Licentiate Theses”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: This thesis describes optimization of die temperature in high pressure die-casting (HPDC) of A380 alloy by experimental observation and numerical simulationwith the use of statistical tools.The goal

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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 2.2 World aluminum production, adopted from [18].

Influence of Zr, Cr and Sc alloying on the microstructure and mechanical properties of a Al-Mg-Si casting alloy

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Influence of Zr, Cr and Sc alloying on the microstructure and mechanical properties of a Al-Mg-Si casting alloy” published by “Technische Universität Darmstadt”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In the present work, new Al-Mg-Si-Mn casting alloys with the addition of Sc, Cr and Zr were developed and mechanical

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Fig. 1 – Eutectic solidification region of a cooling curve and its first derivative and related thermal parameters

Influence of Mg and Ti on both eutectic solidification and modifying efficiency in Sr-modified Al-7Si cast alloys

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Influence of Mg and Ti on both eutectic solidification and modifying efficiency in Sr-modified Al-7Si cast alloys” published by “La Metallurgia Italiana”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Magnesium and titanium are the main alloying elements always present in a commercial A356 alloy, and strontium is commonly added to

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Fig. 3. SKD61 steel salt core mold.

Improving the Mechanical Properties of Salt Core through Reinforcing Fibers

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Improving the Mechanical Properties of Salt Core through Reinforcing Fibers” published by “Journal of Sensor Science and Technology”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Salt cores have attracted considerable attention for their application to the casting process of electric vehicle parts as a solution to ecological issues. However, the

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