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Figure 1. Major functions within the die casting process

LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS OF CONVENTIONAL MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES: DIE CASTING

This summary is based on the working paper “LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS OF CONVENTIONAL MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES: DIE CASTING” from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: A system-level environmental analysis of die casting based on aggregate national data and representative machine characteristics could be applied to design and manufacturing decisions where environmental impact is

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Figure 1. Typical applications of aluminium castings in automotive vehicles [5]. Nemak/American Metal Market Conference, 2015, accessed on 1 October 2022.

Joining Technologies for Aluminium Castings—A Review

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Joining Technologies for Aluminium Castings—A Review” published by “Coatings”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Aluminium castings have been widely used in many industries, including automotive, aerospace, telecommunication, construction, consumer products, etc., due to their lightweight, good electric and thermal conductivity, and electromagnetic interference/radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI) shielding properties.

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Fig. 4 Forming simulation of the undercut-forging process in cross sectional view

Investigation of the required clamping force at multidirectional undercut-forging

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Investigation of the required clamping force at multidirectional undercut-forging” published by “Production Engineering, German Academic Society for Production Engineering (WGP)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: A hot forging process allows to produce parts of excellent quality and technical properties. Nevertheless, it is not possible to forge undercut geometries

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Figure 1 Topological design and optimisation of the integratedcasting structure for rear chassis.

Integrated Structural Casting Development with Digital Twin Technology

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Integrated Structural Casting Development with Digital Twin Technology” published by “The 75th World Foundry Congress”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In the present paper, we introduced the development of integrated structural castings with digital twin technology for the rear structure of high-end E-sports cars. The topological optimisation, casting

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Fig. 1. Equipment setup for the experiment.

Effect of Shielding Gases on the Wire Arc Additive Manufacturability of 5 Cr – 4 Mo Tool Steel for Die Casting Mold Making

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Effect of Shielding Gases on the Wire Arc Additive Manufacturability of 5 Cr – 4 Mo Tool Steel for Die Casting Mold Making” published by “Korean Journal of Metals and Materials”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Generally, molds are fabricated by the machining of massive billets of tool

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Figure 1 Vision of material circularity and manufacturingsustainability (modified, based on [1])

Integrated Computational Materials Engineering and Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Casting Industry

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Integrated Computational Materials Engineering and Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Casting Industry” published by “The 75th World Foundry Congress”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The global metal casting industry is facing enormous sustainability and regulatory challenges related to carbon reduction and carbon neutrality. Digital design and manufacturing of metal

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Figure 8: Pictures of dies from trials for low ex-cavity technology. Picture on left is for die sprayed with conventional technology die lubricant, picture in middle and right is for die sprayed with new technology die lubricants.

Innovative Die Lubricant Trends for Evolving Productivity and Process Requirements

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Innovative Die Lubricant Trends for Evolving Productivity and Process Requirements” published by “NADCA North American Die Casting Association (at the 2013 Die Casting Congress & Tabletop)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The continued push for improved productivity in the high pressure die cast (HPDC) industry places ever increasing

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Figure 1, internal quality of cast copper rotors

Recent developments in Copper Rotor Motors in China

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “Recent developments in Copper Rotor Motors in China” published by [Publisher is not mentioned in the paper]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract This paper mainly focuses on the recent progress in the: optimization of the production process, development of high efficiency copper rotor motors as well

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Figure 3. Manufacturing process of a silicone rubber mold for making wax cooling channel with microstructures.

Enhancing the Cooling Efficiency of Aluminum-Filled Epoxy Resin Rapid Tool by Changing Inner Surface Roughness of Cooling Channels

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Enhancing the Cooling Efficiency of Aluminum-Filled Epoxy Resin Rapid Tool by Changing Inner Surface Roughness of Cooling Channels” published by “Polymers”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In low-pressure wax injection molding, cooling time refers to the period during which the molten plastic inside the mold solidifies and cools

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FIG. 2. Partial slurry printing characteristics with different solid contents: (a) 54 wt.%, (b) 56 wt.%, (c) 58 wt.%, (d) 60 wt.%.

Parameter Optimization and Precision Control of Water-Soluble Support Cores for Hollow Composite Castings Fabricated by Slurry Microextrusion Direct Forming Method

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Parameter Optimization and Precision Control of Water-Soluble Support Cores for Hollow Composite Castings Fabricated by Slurry Microextrusion Direct Forming Method” published by “3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The optimization of slurry content and forming process parameters has a significant effect in slurry micro-extrusion

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