Tag Archives: Die casting

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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Figure 10: Simulation compared with real casting of cracks

Apply simulation application optimize production process for car industry

Optimize Automotive Die Casting: A Guide to Simulation for Defect Reduction and Efficiency This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Apply simulation application optimize production process for car industry” by Phan Van Tong. Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for HPDC Professionals In the competitive automotive industry, mass-producing parts from

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Fig.1 - Picture of the casting used for the present study with indication of the analyzed areas.

Characterization of microstructural and mechanical properties of high-pressure die-cast en ac 46000 alloy

Paper Title Optimizing EN AC 46000 Alloy Performance: The Real Impact of Copper Content in High Pressure Die Casting This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Characterization of microstructural and mechanical properties of high-pressure die-cast en ac 46000 alloy” by M. Tocci, S. Ferri, L. Montesano, and A. Pola, published in La Metallurgia

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Fig.7 The final rupture fractography analysis of both experimental materials, SEM a) Stage III in sand mould samples; b) Stage III in metallic mould samples; c) fracture of Si particles; d) fracture of Fe-rich phases; e) fracture of Cu-rich phases.

THE FRACTOGRAPHY STUDY OF FATIGUE FRACTURE SURFACES IN Al-Si CAST ALLOYS

How Casting Method Impacts Fatigue Life in Al-Si Alloys: A Fractography Analysis This technical summary is based on the academic paper “THE FRACTOGRAPHY STUDY OF FATIGUE FRACTURE SURFACES IN Al-Si CAST ALLOYS” by L. Hurtalová, E. Tillová, M. Chalupová, published in Powder Metallurgy Progress, Vol.15 (2015), special issue. Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This

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Fig. 1 – Isometric view subassembly gearbox cover and bracket Renault X95

RESEARCHES CONCERNING CONSTRUCTIVE AND TECHNOLOGICAL IMPROVEMENTS OF AUTOMOTIVE GEARBOX SUSPENSION BRACKETS

Optimizing HPDC: A Data-Driven Approach to Eliminating Porosity in Automotive Brackets This technical summary is based on the academic paper “RESEARCHES CONCERNING CONSTRUCTIVE AND TECHNOLOGICAL IMPROVEMENTS OF AUTOMOTIVE GEARBOX SUSPENSION BRACKETS” by Ferencz PETI#¹ and Lucian GRAMA #2, published in The 6th edition of the Interdisciplinarity in Engineering International Conference “Petru Maior” University of Tîrgu

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