Tag Archives: Die casting

Figure 3: Composite Mg/Al cylinder crankcase

BMW’s Magnesium-Aluminium Composite Crankcase, State-of-the-Art Light Metal Casting and Manufacturing

This paper summary is based on the article BMW’s Magnesium-Aluminium Composite Crankcase, State-of-the-Art Light Metal Casting and Manufacturing presented at the SAE International. 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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Fig 2: Dominations in Parting Line [3]

Automatic Determination of Parting Line and Number of Cavities in Die Casting Die

This paper summary is based on the article AUTOMATIC DETERMINATION OF PARTING LINE AND NUMBER OF CAVITIES IN DIE CASTING DIE presented at the 10th IRAJ International Conference 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.

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Figure 1. A solid model representation of a part showing features critical to die-casting.

AUTOMATED MANUFACTURABILTY ANALYSIS FOR INJECTION-MOLDED AND DIE-CAST PARTS

This summary provides a overview of the research paper focusing on “automated manufacturability analysis for injection-molded and die-cast parts”. 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 Daniel A. McAdams

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FIGURE 1: SCHEMATIC OF A DIE CASTING DIE [1]

An Automated System for Design for Manufacturability Analysis for Die-Casting

This paper summary is based on the article “An Automated System for Design for Manufacturability Analysis for Die-Casting” presented at the Proceedings of the ASME 2018 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Purpose and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology 5. Main Research Results: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7.

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Fig.5: (a) Hollow aluminum casting; and (b) welded engine cradle for Cadillac CTS

Advanced Casting Technologies for Lightweight Automotive Applications

1. Overview: 2. Background: Lightweighting in the automotive industry is crucial for improving fuel efficiency. Aluminum and magnesium castings have been utilized for this purpose for a considerable time, gaining significant traction since the mid-1970s. Aluminum castings offer a 30-50% mass reduction compared to steel, while magnesium castings provide a 40-60% reduction. However, existing aluminum

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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 paper summary is based on the article [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

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Fig 16.- Case A and B, demoldable parts by means of upper and lower cavities.

A New Hybrid Method for Demoldability Analysis of Discrete Geometries in Die Casting

This paper summary is based on the article “A new hybrid method for demoldability analysis of discrete geometries” presented in Computer-Aided Design. 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 was

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Fig. 3.1 Removal of a die casting with side cores

A Hybrid Design Support System for Die Casting Scheme

Paper Summary:This paper summary is based on the thesis “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:

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Fig. 1 Illustration of important terms used in the gating-system

A computer-aided system for multi-gate gating-system design for die-casting dies

This paper summary is based on the article A computer-aided system for multi-gate gating-system design for die-casting dies presented at the The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: The design of gating-systems in die casting is traditionally a complex and time-intensive task heavily reliant on the expertise of die-casting engineers.

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Fig. 1. Handle for X-Ray machine made out of V Process.

Studies on performance and process improvement of implementing novel vacuum process for new age castings

This paper summary is based on the article Studies on performance and process improvement of implementing novel vacuum process for new age castings presented at the Materials Today: Proceedings 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:

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