This article introduces the paper ‘Advances in Metal Casting Technology: A Review of State of the Art, Challenges and Trends—Part II: Technologies New and Revived’ published by MDPI. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction The present text, as the second part of an editorial for the Special Issue “Advances in Metal Casting Technology,” builds upon
This article introduces the paper [‘Fluidity of Pure Aluminum in a Narrow Channel Die Gap during Die Casting’] presented at the [‘Metals, MDPI’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: The increasing demand for lightweight heat sinks with excellent heat dissipation has driven interest in pure aluminum due to its superior thermal
This article introduces the paper ‘A Water-Soluble Core for Manufacturing Hollow Injection-Molded Products’ published by ‘MDPI’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction Abstract: To manufacture a complicated hollow product without any assembly process, for example, the plastic intake manifold, is difficult by the traditional injection molding method. The fusible-core technique, which uses a low-melting-point alloy
![Fig. 1.Some automotive components made of Mg alloy and obtained weight reduction[14]](https://castman.co.kr/wp-content/uploads/image-1099-570x342.webp)
This article introduces the paper [‘A Review on Corrosion behaviour of Mn added Magnesium and its alloys’] published by [‘International Advanced Research Journal in Science, Engineering and Technology’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction This research review elucidates the corrosion behavior of Manganese (Mn) added Magnesium (Mg) and its alloys. Magnesium, the lightest of all
![Figure 1. Microstructure of the Al-Cu alloy generated at different CRs with different methods: (a–c) using sand mold casting method, CR 1.65 K/s, (d–f) using cooper mold casting method, CR 5.7 K/s, (g–i) using twin-roll casting method, CR 117.3 K/s [4]. Reprinted with permission from the publisher.](https://castman.co.kr/wp-content/uploads/image-1091-570x342.webp)
This article introduces the paper ‘A Comprehensive Study of Cooling Rate Effects on Diffusion, Microstructural Evolution, and Characterization of Aluminum Alloys’ published by ‘MDPI’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction Abstract:”Cooling Rate (CR) definitively influences the microstructure of metallic parts manufactured through various processes. Factors including cooling medium, surface area, thermal conductivity, and temperature control
This article introduces the paper [‘A Comparative Analysis of Grain Size and Mechanical Properties of Al-Si Alloy Components Produced by Different Casting Methods’] published by [‘AU J.T.’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction Abstract This study was carried out to compare cast microstructures and mechanical properties of aluminium silicon alloy components cast by various means.
![Figure 3: Effect of Zn content on the yield strength of crossover alloys. Plots in (a) after stabilization (250°C/1 h) [109]; (b) after solutionizing and natural aging for 60 days, where onset of serrated flow is shifted to higher strain levels [114]; (c) engineering stress-strain curves after solution annealing (430°C/10 min) and quenching; (d) engineering stress-strain curves after aging for 24 h at 120°C [117]. (Reprinted from [109,114,117] with permission from Elsevier and Trans Tech Publications, Ltd.)](https://castman.co.kr/wp-content/uploads/image-1079-570x342.webp)
This article introduces the paper [‘On the potential of aluminum crossover alloys’] published by [‘Elsevier’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction The abstract of the paper states: “For almost a century commercial aluminum alloys were developed and optimized for high performance in a specific and narrow range of application, which commonly coincides with their industrial
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
This article introduces the paper ‘Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys’ published by ‘ASM International’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction The article “Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys” provides an introduction and overview of aluminum and its alloys, highlighting their general characteristics and versatile applications. Aluminum and its alloys are presented as highly versatile, economical, and attractive metallic
This article introduces the paper [‘Aluminium High Pressure Die Casting Application on Rear Frame Rails’] published by [‘European Mechanical Science’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction In the face of intense competition and stringent environmental regulations within the automotive sector, manufacturers are increasingly adopting materials that offer superior mechanical properties and contribute to lightweighting, moving
