Tag Archives: Die casting

Fig. 1. Total casting surface, mag. 3x

Influence of Al5FeSi Phases on the Cracking of Castings at Al-Si Alloys

Cracking the Code: How Iron Contamination Creates Catastrophic Failure in Al-Si Alloy Castings This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Influence of Al5FeSi Phases on the Cracking of Castings at Al-Si Alloys” by I. Hren, J. Svobodova, and Š. Michna, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2018). It has been analyzed and summarized

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Figure 5. Cause-effect Diagram Flowline Defect

IMPLEMENTATION SIX SIGMA AND DATA MINING TO IMPROVE DIE CASTING PRODUCTION PROCESS AT PT. AB

Boosting Die Casting Quality: A Six Sigma and Data Mining Approach to Defect Reduction This technical summary is based on the academic paper “IMPLEMENTATION SIX SIGMA AND DATA MINING TO IMPROVE DIE CASTING PRODUCTION PROCESS AT PT. AB” by Rina Fltriana, Johnson Saragih, and Sitta Sarasaty, published in the Proceeding 7th International Seminar on Industrial

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Fig.1 – (a) The rotating furnace-sonication system; (b) Impeller with nitrogen degassing, (c) Shock tower

An investigation on effect of rotary degassing-ultrasonic method on high pressure die casting products

Ultrasonic Melt Treatment: A Breakthrough in Porosity and Inclusion Reduction for HPDC This technical summary is based on the academic paper “An investigation on effect of rotary degassing-ultrasonic method on high pressure die casting products” by R. Haghayeghi, published in La Metallurgia Italiana (March 2022). It has been analyzed and summarized for technical experts by

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Fig. 1 Summary of elongation-tension variation of the copper based material a) for forged and laminated states, b) laminated and c) forged with different heat treatments applied like recovered or wat

Unlocking Superior Vibration Damping: How Stress Enhances the Performance of CuZnAl Shape Memory Alloys

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Effect of stress on damping capacity of a shape memory alloy CuZnAl” published by N. CIMPOEȘU, S. STANCIU, M. MAYER, I. IONIȚĂ, R. HANU CIMPOEȘU in the Journal of Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials (2010). It was analyzed and summarized for HPDC experts by CASTMAN experts with

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Figure 2. External aspect of some nozzles removed from the high-pressure die-casting equipment after severe damage: (a) exhibiting a hole; (b) or even being broken

Improving the Design of Nozzles Used in Zamak High-Pressure Die-Casting Process

Solving Premature Nozzle Failure: A Breakthrough in Zamak HPDC Nozzle Design for the Automotive Industry This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Improving the Design of Nozzles Used in Zamak High-Pressure Die-Casting Process” by V. F. C. Sousa, F. J. G. Silva, et al., published in FME Transactions (2021). It has been analyzed

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Fig. 1. Comparison of copper weld seam surfaces for same energy per unit length with (a) typical failures during static beam guidance; (b) unsuitable oscillation parameters; (c) adapted oscillation parameters

Enhanced process understanding for laser welding of copper and aluminum alloys with dynamic beam oscillation

Unlocking Flawless Welds: How Dynamic Beam Oscillation Transforms Laser Welding for Die Casting This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Enhanced process understanding for laser welding of copper and aluminum alloys with dynamic beam oscillation” by Stephan Börner et al., published in Lasers in Manufacturing Conference 2023. It has been analyzed and summarized

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Fig. 1 Graphic representation of the CTE

Hybrid forecasting modelling of cost and time entities for planning and optimizing projects in the die-cast aluminium industry

Unlock 85%+ Accuracy in Die Casting Project Forecasting: A New Hybrid Model This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Hybrid forecasting modelling of cost and time entities for planning and optimizing projects in the die-cast aluminium industry” by Muñoz-Ibañez, C., Chairez, I., Jimenez-Martinez, M., Molina, A., and Alfaro-Ponce, M., published in Advances in

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Figure 2 - Counter-pressure casting system [8].

Development of Heat Treatments for Components Produced by Low Pressure Die Casting in Aluminum Alloys

Unlocking Peak Performance in Cast Aluminum: A New Look at Heat Treatment for AlSi7Mg0.3 Alloys This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Development of Heat Treatments for Components Produced by Low Pressure Die Casting in Aluminum Alloys” by Ricardo Mil-Homens Jorge, submitted for the Master in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Porto

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Fig. 2. Exemplary results of the X-ray inspections for the details of various circulating scrap proportions: a) sample No. 1, b) sample No. 2, c) sample No. 3, d) sample No. 4, e) sample No. 5, f) sample No. 6

The Influence of the Proportion of Charge from Waste Materials on the Quality of High Pressure Castings

Maximizing Recycled Content: Finding the Quality Sweet Spot for Circulating Scrap in HPDC This technical summary is based on the academic paper “The Influence of the Proportion of Charge from Waste Materials on the Quality of High Pressure Castings” by P. Schlafka and A. W. Bydałek, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2019). It has

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Fig. 1 Hybrid gussets Al-Steel for a full electric urban utility vehicle (red parts: steel inserts, white parts: Al-casting nodes).

Evaluation of Coating Systems for Steel Aluminum Hybrid Casting

Beyond Brittle Bonds: How a PVD Al-Si Coating Revolutionizes Steel-Aluminum Hybrid Casting This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Evaluation of Coating Systems for Steel Aluminum Hybrid Casting” by Xiangfan Fang, published in Journal of Materials Science and Engineering A (2017). It has been analyzed and summarized for technical experts by CASTMAN. Keywords

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