Extending Columnar Growth: How Phase Change Materials Are Revolutionizing Solidification Control in Al-Cu Castings This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Numerical simulation of the effects of a Phase Change Material (PCM) on solidification path of gravity sand cast Al-Cu alloy” by Z. Noohi, B. Niroumand, and G. Timelli, published in La Metallurgia
![Fig.1. Six mega Al castings in Cadillac Celestiq [3].](https://castman.co.kr/wp-content/uploads/image-3094.webp)
The Giga-Casting Challenge: Key Factors for Defect-Free Ultra-Large Aluminum Parts This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Ultra-Large Aluminum Castings in Automobiles” by Qigui Wang, Andy Wang, and Jason Coryell, published in The 75th World Foundry Congress (2024). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for HPDC Professionals The automotive industry
Unlocking Superior Durability: The Science Behind Aluminum-Silicon Alloy Wear Resistance in HPDC This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Friction and Wear of Aluminum-Silicon Alloys” by Barrie S. Shabel, Douglas A. Granger, and William G. Truckner, published in ASM Handbook, Volume 18: Friction, Lubrication, and Wear Technology (1992). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge:
![Fig. 1 SEED pulping process principle [3]](https://castman.co.kr/wp-content/uploads/image-3689.webp)
Unlocking Peak Performance in A356 Alloy: A Deep Dive into T6 Heat Treatment for Semi-Solid Die Casting This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Effect of T6 Treatment on Microstructures and Mechanical Properties of Semi-Solid A356 Alloy” by Jun Zhou, Caihua Wang*, and Larry Wang, published in The 75th World Foundry Congress (2024).
Boosting Al6061 Performance: A Deep Dive into Al2O3 Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites via Die Casting This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Mechanical Properties of Al6061- Al2O3 Metal Matrix Composite Using Die Casting Technique” by Mahendra HM, Prakash GS, Prasad KSK, and Rajanna, published in the Journal of Material Science and Metallurgy (2018).
Unlocking 25 MPa Bond Strength in Aluminium-Steel Hybrid Castings: A Deep Dive into HPDC Process Optimization This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Influence of high-pressure die casting parameters on bonding characteristics of aluminium-steel hybrid-castings for automotive lightweight structures” by Florian Mielke, Damian Sulik, and Xiangfan Fang, published in the Journal of Manufacturing
Maximizing Recycled A356 Aluminum: A Data-Driven Guide to Balancing Cost and Performance This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Effect of Chip Amount on Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of A356 Aluminum Casting Alloy” by A.Y. Kaya et al., published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2021). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research
Unlocking High-Value Wrought Aluminum Recycling from ELVs: A Technical Deep Dive This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Present situation and problems on recycling of aluminum wrought alloy scrap materials recovered from end of life vehicle” by Mitsuhiro Otaki, published in the Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Aluminium Alloys (2010). It
Silafont-36 vs. Mercaloy 367: A Head-to-Head Comparison for High-Integrity Structural Aluminum Casting This technical summary is based on the academic paper “COMPARISON OF MICROSTRUCTURE AND TENSILE PROPERTY OF SILAFONT-36 AND MERCALOY 367 IN A REAR CROSS MEMBER PROTOTYPE CASTING USING HPDC PROCESS” by K Sadayappan, G Birsan, X Zeng, and S Shankar, published in Contributed
![Fig. 1 Interdendritic spaces of the AlSi12NiMgCu alloy filled with rough phases Al5FeSi (Fe content 0.82 [wt. %]) [9]](https://castman.co.kr/wp-content/uploads/image-3046-417x380.webp)
Increased Iron in AlSi7Mg0.3: A Corrosion Risk or a Cost-Saving Opportunity? This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Analysis of the Increased Iron Content on the Corrosion Resistance of the AlSi7Mg0.3 Alloy Casting” by Jaroslava Svobodova, Milan Lunak, and Michal Lattner, published in Manufacturing Technology (2019). It has been analyzed and summarized for
