This article introduces the paper ‘Current Trends in Metallic Materials for Body Panels and Structural Members Used in the Automotive Industry’ published by ‘MDPI’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction Abstract: The development of lightweight and durable materials for car body panels and load-bearing elements in the automotive industry results from the constant desire to
This article introduces the paper [‘Optimization of Die casting process based on Taguchi approach’] published by [‘Elsevier’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction Due to its attributes of light weight and good formability, aluminium die casting is significantly important in the automotive industry. Porosity is a frequently encountered defect in aluminium die castings, limiting the
This article introduces the paper [‘Eco-sustainable lightweight automotive part manufacturing: GHGs-free die casting of brake leverage prototype made of AZ91D-1.5CaO magnesium alloy’] published by [‘La Metallurgia Italiana’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction Employing non-flammable AZ91D-1.5CaO Eco-Magnesium® (Eco-Mg) alloy in the European project CRAL provides the lowest carbon footprint for the magnesium cast process. Non-flammable
This article introduces the paper [‘Magnesium and its alloys applications in automotive industry’] published by [‘Springer-Verlag London Limited’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction The objective of this study is to review and evaluate the applications of magnesium in the automotive industry, highlighting its potential to significantly contribute to enhanced fuel economy and environmental conservation.
This article introduces the paper [‘COMPUTER AIDED COOLING DESIGN FOR DIE CASTING PROCESS’] presented at the [‘The Ohio State University’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: Die casting is defined as a “net shape manufacturing process” (Street, 1977) where molten metal is injected into a metallic die under high pressure. However,
This article introduces the paper ‘Diesel engine for aircraft propulsion system’ published by ‘Combustion Engines’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts Stricter requirements for power in engines and difficulties in fueling gasoline engines at the airport make aircraft engine manufacturers design new engines capable of combusting fuel derived from JET-A1. New materials used in compression-ignition engines enable
This article introduces the paper ‘DESIGNING AN INNOVATIVE MODULAR PLATFORM FOR SPORTS CARS USING THE GENERATIVE DESIGN METHOD’ published by ‘Università di Bologna’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts Traditional methods, where chassis components are tailored for each vehicle type, lack flexibility and efficiency. The concept of current modular platforms, allows the reuse of components across different
This article introduces the paper [‘Simulation-enabled casting product defect prediction in die casting process’] presented at the [‘International Journal of Production Research’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: In contemporary casting industries, a paradigm shift is observed from traditional trial-and-error workshop practices to Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE)-enabled simulation and ‘proof-of-concept’ methodologies. This
This article introduces the paper “A review of air-cooling battery thermal management systems for electric and hybrid electric vehicles”. 1. Overview: 2. Background: The paper begins by highlighting the increasing concentration of greenhouse gases (GHGs) since the 1900s, primarily due to the combustion of fossil fuels in internal combustion engines (ICEs). Transportation is a significant
This article introduces the paper “A novel automated heat-pipe cooling device for high-power LEDs”. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: High-power LEDs are increasingly popular in various applications, offering advantages like long lifespan, high reliability, low energy consumption, fast response time, and color variability. However, their efficiency (15-25% power-to-light conversion) is limited, with over 80% of