Tag Archives: Die casting

Fig. 1 SEED pulping process principle [3]

Effect of T6 Treatment on Microstructures and Mechanical Properties of Semi-Solid A356 Alloy

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).

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Figure 2: Hardness Testing Specimen

Mechanical Properties of Al6061- Al2O3 Metal Matrix Composite Using Die Casting Technique

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).

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Fig. 2. a) First casting die for creating shear and pullout specimen (b) from flat steel sheets and c) second casting die for creating cross-tension specimen (d) from Ushaped steel sheets

Influence of high-pressure die casting parameters on bonding characteristics of aluminium-steel hybrid-castings for automotive lightweight structures

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

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Fig. 1. Recycled ingots

Effect of Chip Amount on Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of A356 Aluminum Casting Alloy

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

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Fig.5 Appearance of the recovered aluminum alloy materials

Present situation and problems on recycling of aluminum wrought alloy scrap materials recovered from end of life vehicle

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

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Figure 1 – Schematic Image of the Component with Gating system and locations for analyses.

COMPARISON OF MICROSTRUCTURE AND TENSILE PROPERTY OF SILAFONT-36 AND MERCALOY 367 IN A REAR CROSS MEMBER PROTOTYPE CASTING USING HPDC PROCESS

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

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Fig. 1 Interdendritic spaces of the AlSi12NiMgCu alloy filled with rough phases Al5FeSi (Fe content 0.82 [wt. %]) [9]

Analysis of the Increased Iron Content on the Corrosion Resistance of the AlSi7Mg0.3 Alloy Casting

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

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Figure 15: Pore distribution in real component (computertomography) (a), calculated pore distribution (b) Slika 15: Porazdelitev por v realnem elementu (ra~unalni{ka tomografija) (a), izra~unana porazdelitev por (b)

ENHANCED FATIGUE ANALYSIS – INCORPORATING DOWNSTREAM MANUFACTURING PROCESSES

Beyond FEA: How Simulating Manufacturing Processes Predicts Real-World Component Fatigue This technical summary is based on the academic paper “ENHANCED FATIGUE ANALYSIS – INCORPORATING DOWNSTREAM MANUFACTURING PROCESSES” by Wilfried Eichlseder, published in Materials and Technology (2010). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for HPDC Professionals In engineering, most component failures are not

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Fig. 1. Casting “body”

Influence of Sand Fluidization on Structure and Properties of Aluminum Lost Foam Casting

Beyond the Die: How Advanced Cooling in Lost Foam Casting Unlocks Superior Aluminum Casting Properties This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Influence of Sand Fluidization on Structure and Properties of Aluminum Lost Foam Casting” by P. Kaliuzhnyi, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2020). It has been analyzed and summarized for technical

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Fig. 4. Segregation of casting obtained: a) without cooling;b) with water mist cooling system method; 1 – boundary layer; 2 – cast core

THE EFFECT OF WATER MIST COOLING OF CASTING DIE ON THE SOLIDIFICATION, MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF AlSi20 ALLOY

Unlocking Superior Hardness in AlSi20 Castings: A Deep Dive into Water Mist Die Cooling This technical summary is based on the academic paper “THE EFFECT OF WATER MIST COOLING OF CASTING DIE ON THE SOLIDIFICATION, MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF AlSi20 ALLOY” by R. Władysiak, A. Kozuń, and T. Pacyniak, published in Arch. Metall. Mater. (2017).

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