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Fig. 6. Pit-tail test result of HPDC MRI 260D tensile bar (as-cast).

Recent developments in high-pressure die-cast magnesium alloys for automotive and future applications

Gerry GangWangJ.P.WeilerMeridian Lightweight Technologies, Strathroy, Ontario N7G 4H6, Canada Abstract The use of magnesium alloy high pressure die cast (HPDC) components for structural applications, especially in the automotive and transportation industries, where weight reduction is of a great concern, is increasing. As new applications are developing and existing applications are becoming more complex, there is a need

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Fig.3 Three representative morphologies and compositions of pores : (a) shrinkage (b) micro porosity (c) gas pore

The influence of different vacuum degree on the porosity and mechanical properties of aluminum die casting

진공도가 알루미늄 다이캐스팅의 다공성과 기계적 성질에 미치는 영향 Author links open overlay panelHanxueCaoabMengyaoHaoaChaoShenaPengLiangaShow moreAdd to MendeleyShareCite https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vacuum.2017.09.048Get rights and content Abstract AlSi9Cu3 alloy castings were produced by the vacuum-assisted high pressure die casting (HPDC) process under three different absolute pressures: 500 mbar, 200 mbar and 100 mbar. The influence of absolute pressure in the die cavity on the porosity, microstructure

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Fig. 1. The as-cast microstructure of the Al–Si–Cu alloy containing 0.1 wt.% Fe. (a) Optical micrograph showing the overall microstructure; (b) SEM image showing the morphology of eutectic Si phase in the deeply etched sample; (c) backscattered SEM micrograph showing the distribution of Fe-and Cu-rich intermetallic phases (inset: the fine compact α-AlFeMnSi intermetallics); and (d) SEM image showing the morphology of Al2Cu phase (inset: the irregular AlCuMgSi intermetallics).

Effect of heat treatment and Fe content on the microstructure and mechanical properties of die cast Al–Si–Cu alloys

HailinYangabShouxunJiaZhongyunFanaShow moreAdd to MendeleyShareCite https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2015.07.074Get rights and content Highlights • Solution and ageing significantly improve the tensile strength of die-cast Al–Si–Cu alloy. • Low Fe is necessary for improving the ductility in the solution and aged alloy. • Cu-rich phase is dissolved during solutionising of die-cast Al–Si–Cu alloy. • θ′ and Q′ precipitates co-exist in

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Fabrication and Characterization of High-strength Water-soluble Composite Salt Cores via Layered Extrusion Forming

Fabrication and Characterization of High-strength Water-soluble Composite Salt Cores via Layered Extrusion Forming

Zheng Chen,  Suo Fan,  Lei Peng,  Yincheng Wang,  Xiaolong Gong,  Xinwang Liu &  Zitian Fan  International Journal of Metalcasting (2022)Cite this article 67 Accesses Metricsdetails Abstract This paper presents a novel process for preparing high-strength water-soluble salt cores with complex structure via layered extrusion forming using K2SO4 and KCl as the base salt materials, which is suitable for manufacturing

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Fabrication of high-strength salt cores for manufacturing hollow aluminum alloy die castings

Fabrication of high-strength salt cores for manufacturing hollow aluminum alloy die castings

Xiaolong Gong, Xiongjie Xiao, Xinwang Liu & Zitian Fan Received 03 Apr 2022, Accepted 21 Apr 2022, Published online: 13 May 2022 Download citation https://doi.org/10.1080/10426914.2022.2072887 CrossMark ABSTRACT In this work, the high-strength composite salt cores reinforced by corundum powder were successfully prepared using 30 mol% Na2SO4 +70 mol% NaCl as the matrix materials, which can be used to fabricate

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Fig. 12. Stress condition on salt core surface immediately after the first impact of the semi solid melt. The flow velocity before impact is 4.55 m/s. The maximum stress on the lower core side is approximately 2.3 MPa.

About the impact on gravity cast salt cores in high pressure die casting and rheocasting

Author links open overlay panelAndreasSchillingDanielSchmidtJakobGlückNiklasSchwenkeHusamSharabiMartinFehlbierShow moreAdd to MendeleyShareCite https://doi.org/10.1016/j.simpat.2022.102585Get rights and content Under a Creative Commons license Open access Abstract In this work, a simulations study on the impact on gravity cast salt cores was carried out for the different casting parameters in high pressure die casting as well as in rheocasting. To compare the simulation results, salt cores were

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First-Principles Calculation and Mechanical Properties of NaCl–Na2SO4 Composite Water-Soluble Salt Core

First-Principles Calculation and Mechanical Properties of NaCl–Na2SO4 Composite Water-Soluble Salt Core

Xue-ting Wang,  Wei-hua Liu,  Xuan-yu Liu &  Lai Song  International Journal of Metalcasting (2022)Cite this article 84 Accesses 1 Citations Metricsdetails Abstract In this paper, the interfacial energy of various inorganic salts was calculated using the first principle. Finally, NaCl and Na2SO4 were determined as the core materials. A high-strength composite salt core was prepared by optimizing the distribution ratio

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Figure 10.2. Salt core produced in high temperature and long time

Development of Salt Core Use as an Alternative in Aluminum Alloy Castings.

Tülay Hançerlioğlu 1*1 R&D Department Nemak İzmir Döküm San.A.Ş. tulay.hancerlioglu@nemak.com Orcid: 0000-0003-2373-4405Received: 6 December 2021Accepted: 1 June 2022DOI: 10.18466/cbayarfbe.1033177 Abstract For creating complex geometric shapes in the cast part, salt was used to produce core instead of sandwhich is thermo-chemical or chemical process using resin as a binder. In salt core casting, the efficiencywill be

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Figure 4. Water-soluble experiments of the KNO3-based salt core strengthened by 30 wt.% glass fiber (size = 25 lm) in 80 C water: (a) 0 min; (b) 6 min; (c) 12 min; (d) 18 min

Effects of glass fiber size and content on microstructures and properties of KNO3-based water-soluble salt core for high pressure die casting

Xiaolong Gong, Wenming Jiang , Fuchu Liu, Zhiyuan Yang, Feng Guan, and Zitian FanState Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die and Mould Technology, Huazhong University of Science andTechnology, Wuhan 430074, China Copyright 2020 American Foundry Societyhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s40962-020-00480-9 Abstract The water-soluble salt core with higher bending strength and toughness is necessary to withstand the high pressure

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A predictive model for the evolution of the thermal conductance at the casting–die interfaces in high pressure die casting

A predictive model for the evolution of the thermal conductance at the casting–die interfaces in high pressure die casting

A.HamasaiidaG.DouraT.LouloucM.S.DarguschbaUniversité de Toulouse, INSA, UPS, Mines Albi, ISAE, ICA (Institut Clément Ader), CROMeP, Campus Jarlard, F-81013 Albi Cedex 09, FrancebCAST Cooperative Research Centre, School of Engineering, The University of Queensland, St. Lucia, Brisbane QLD 4072, AustraliacUniversité de Bretagne-Sud, LIMAT B, rue de Saint-Maudé, 56321 Lorient, France Abstract An analytical model is proposed to predict the

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