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Fig. 2. Anodised Al-Si belt pulleys used in combustion engines

Reflectivity of anodised Al-Si alloy surface of belt pulleys used in combustion engines

Maximizing Component Durability: How Al-Si Alloy Casting and Anodization Impact Reflectivity in High-Temp Applications This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Reflectivity of anodised Al-Si alloy surface of belt pulleys used in combustion engines” by Krzysztof LABISZ, published in Scientific Journal of Silesian University of Technology. Series Transport (2021). Keywords Executive Summary The

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Fig.1 - Schematic representation of samples drawn from the two different spokes. For confidentiality reasons, the real wheel cannot be shown so a schematic representation is given.

Development of a model for the prediction of mechanical properties for Al-Si-Mg castings

From Simulation to Reality: A Validated Model for Predicting Mechanical Properties in A356 Aluminum Castings This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Development of a model for the prediction of mechanical properties for Al-Si-Mg castings” by C. Ransenigo, M. Tocci, C. Viscardi, M. Serafini, A. Pola, published in La Metallurgia Italiana (2022). Keywords

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Figure 1 Trend of die casting industries and requirements for mold steel suppliers in Japan.

Development and Applications of High Hardenability Special Quality Die Casting Mold Steels

Preventing Catastrophic Mold Failure: The Power of High Hardenability Mold Steel in HPDC This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Development and Applications of High Hardenability Special Quality Die Casting Mold Steels” by K. Namiki, N. Yokoi, A. Sekiya, and T. Yanagisawa, published in NADCA DIE CASTING CONGRESS & TABLETOP (2013). It has

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Figure 1 Experimental schematic diagram of aluminumalloymelt quality analysis

Enhanced Melt Quality Rapid Analysis of Aluminum Alloy Assisted by Machine Learning

Revolutionizing Aluminum Casting: How Machine Learning Delivers Rapid, Accurate Melt Quality Analysis This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Enhanced Melt Quality Rapid Analysis of Aluminum Alloy Assisted by Machine Learning” by Yunxiang Tan, Juhuai Ma, Haifeng Liu, Jianlei Jia, Liguo Yang, and Qingyan Xu, presented at The 75th World Foundry Congress (2024).

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Figure 6 Surface temperature of sprue core.

High Thermal Conductivity Steel and its Application to Die Casting Tools

How High Thermal Conductivity Steel Revolutionizes Die Casting Molds for Faster Cycles and Higher Quality This technical summary is based on the academic paper “High Thermal Conductivity Steel and its Application to Die Casting Tools” by K. Namiki, Masamichi. Kawano, and Thomas Schade, published in NADCA DIE CASTING CONGRESS & EXPOSITION (2012). It has been

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RECENT GROWING DEMAND FOR MAGNESIUM IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

Recent Growing Demand for Magnesium in the Automotive Industry

Magnesium Die Casting: Meeting Automotive’s Growing Demand for Lighter, More Efficient Components This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Recent Growing Demand for Magnesium in the Automotive Industry” by María Josefa Freiría Gándara, published in Materiali in tehnologije / Materials and technology (2011). It has been analyzed and summarized for technical experts by

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Figure 5a. Locations (A and B) for the micrographs in Figure 5b

Optimizing the Magnesium Die Casting Process to Achieve Reliability in Automotive Applications

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Optimizing the Magnesium Die Casting Process to Achieve Reliability in Automotive Applications” published by “SAE International”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: High pressure die casting is characterized by rapid die filling and subsequent rapid cooling of the molten metal in the die. These characteristics are favourable for magnesium

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Figure 1.0: Aluminum cast centrifugal pump casing. Figure 1.1: Aluminum casting process.

Theoretical Analysis of Liquid Aluminum Flow in Aluminum Casting Processes

Beyond Trial and Error: A New Model for Aluminum Casting Process Optimization This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Theoretical Analysis of Liquid Aluminum Flow in Aluminum Casting Processes” by Taiwo Alare and Feranmi J Adeloye, published in PriMera Scientific Engineering (2023). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for HPDC

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Fig.1: An SEM image of an air-pore (A, right), associated with a region of micro-shrinkage porosity (A, left), alongside with a higher magnification view of the air-pore (B), showing the location that the EDX spectrum (C) was sampled from

Towards Location Specific Statistical Fracture Prediction in High Pressure Die Castings

Predicting Failure Before It Happens: A Breakthrough in Statistical Fracture Prediction for HPDC This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Towards Location Specific Statistical Fracture Prediction in High Pressure Die Castings” by R. Watson, W.D. Griffiths, T. Zeguer, and S. Ruffle, published in the proceedings of the 10th European LS-DYNA Conference (2015). Keywords

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Figure 1: Microstructures of Al-Si-Mg-Fe alloys produced by (a) sand cast (b) investment cast, and (c) die cast processes

EVALUATION OF DRY SLIDING WEAR CHARACTERISTICS AND CONSEQUENCES OF CAST Al-Si-Mg-Fe ALLOYS

Unlocking Peak Performance: How Casting Method Dictates Al-Si-Mg-Fe Alloy Wear Resistance This technical summary is based on the academic paper “EVALUATION OF DRY SLIDING WEAR CHARACTERISTICS AND CONSEQUENCES OF CAST Al-Si-Mg-Fe ALLOYS” by A.Chennakesava Reddy and S. Madhava Reddy, published in The Icfai University Journal of Mechanical Engineering (2010). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why

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