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Figure 90: real component after trimming

Simulation and validation of high-pressure die casting of an electric motor housing for automotive application

This article introduces the paper ‘Simulation and validation of high-pressure die casting of an electric motor housing for automotive application’ presented at the Politecnico di Torino. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: The increasing demand for lightweight and complex automotive components, particularly for electric vehicles, has amplified the significance of High-Pressure

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Fig. 2. Electricity consumption by category of use.

Benchmarking aluminium die casting operations

This article introduces the paper “Benchmarking aluminium die casting operations”. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Purpose and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology: 5. Key Research Findings: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Research Directions: 8. References: 9. Copyright: This material is based on the paper by A. Tharumarajah: Benchmarking aluminium die casting operations.Paper

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Fig. 3. Machining operations of wheel alloys.

Manufacturing Processes of Car Alloy Wheels

This article introduces the paper [‘Manufacturing Processes of Car Alloy Wheels’] published by [‘HAL open science’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts Passenger cars are using the alloy wheels due to lighter wheels in order to reduce fuel consumption. The alloy wheels are usually made from light and strong alloys such as aluminum and magnesium which can

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Figure 1. Shock Tower Casting

Characterization of Magnesium Automotive Components Produced by Super-Vacuum Die Casting Process

This article introduces the paper “Characterization of Magnesium Automotive Components Produced by Super-Vacuum Die Casting Process”. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Objectives and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology: 5. Main Research Findings: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Follow-up Research: 8. References: [1] Brown, Z., Szymanowski, B., Musser, M., Saha, D. and Seaver,

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Figure 1. A Tesla Model Y giga-casting. (Source: S. Munro.)

The Impact of Giga-Castings on Car Manufacturing and Aluminum Content

This article introduces the paper [‘The Impact of Giga-Castings on Car Manufacturing and Aluminum Content’] presented at the [‘Light Metal Age’] 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts Numerous studies, especially from Ducker-Carlisle, have shown that aluminum usage in light vehicles has been growing for decades, having surpassed 500 lbs (227 kg) per light vehicle in North America

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Figure 1. Candidate Parts for Ultra Large Castings

Ultra Large Castings to Produce Low Cost Aluminum Vehicle Structures

This article introduces the paper [‘Ultra Large Castings to Produce Low Cost Aluminum Vehicle Structures’] presented at the [‘SAE TECHNICAL PAPER SERIES’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: The automotive industry is continuously striving to reduce vehicle weight to meet increasingly stringent environmental emission standards and enhance fuel efficiency. While aluminum

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Advanced materials for application in the aerospace and automotive industries

This article introduces the paper [‘Advanced materials for application in the aerospace and automotive industries’] presented at the [‘CSIR Materials Science and Manufacturing’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: The research addresses the growing demand for advanced materials in the automotive and aerospace industries, particularly in South Africa. This is set

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16 Casting of double runner system

Design of die casting process of top cover of automobile generator through numerical simulations and its experimental validation

This article introduces the paper [‘Design of die casting process of top cover of automobile generator through numerical simulations and its experimental validation’] presented at the [‘International Journal of Cast Metals Research’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: Aluminium alloys are increasingly favored in various industries, including transportation and precision machining,

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Fig. 1. Sampling locations for fatigue testing and metallographic examination.

Fatigue behavior of A356-T6 aluminum cast alloys. Part I. Effect of casting defects

This article introduces the paper [‘Fatigue behavior of A356-T6 aluminum cast alloys. Part I. Effect of casting defects’] presented at the [‘Journal of Light Metals’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: Cast aluminum alloys are increasingly utilized in the automotive sector owing to their superior castability, corrosion resistance, and notably their

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Figure 5. Six LED Arrayconfiguration and temperature profile.

Thermal study on novel spokes fin for high power LED

This article introduces the paper “Thermal study on novel spokes fin for high power LED” presented at the Engineering Research Express 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Purpose and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology 5. Main Research Results: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Follow-up Research: 8. References: 9. Copyright: This material was summarized

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