Tag Archives: Efficiency

Fig. 1. Schematic of Continuous Rod Casting Machine

4 Key Levers for Casting Process Optimization: Lessons for HPDC from a Copper Alloy Study

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Effect of water flow rate, casting speed, alloying elements and pull distance on tensile strength, elongation percentage and microstructure of continuous cast copper alloys” published by Bagherian, E-R., Fan, Y., Cooper, M., Frame, B., & Abdolvand, A. in Metallurgical Research and Technology (2016). It was analyzed

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Fig. 1 Example of (a) porosity in the end ring of an Al die cast rotor; and measurement of rotor weight (b) before and (c) after die-casting to estimate the porosity level

Beyond Visuals: A New Method for Aluminum Die-Cast Rotor Testing to Detect Hidden Porosity

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Quality Assurance Testing for Screening Defective Aluminum Die-cast Rotors of Squirrel Cage Induction Machines” published by Jeong, M., Yun, J., Park, Y., Lee, S.B. and Gyftakis, K. in IEEE (2017). It was analyzed and summarized for HPDC experts by CASTMAN with the support of AI. Keywords

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Fig.1 – (a) The rotating furnace-sonication system; (b) Impeller with nitrogen degassing, (c) Shock tower.

How Rotary Degassing-Ultrasonic Methods Can Slash Porosity in HPDC Products

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “An investigation on effect of rotary degassing-ultrasonic method on high pressure die casting products” published in La Metallurgia Italiana (2022). It was analyzed and summarized for HPDC experts by CASTMAN experts with the help of LLM AI such as Gemini, ChatGPT, and Grok. Keywords Executive Summary

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Figure 3: Residual Plots for Yield Strength of a FSW Joint in ANOVA

Maximizing Friction Stir Welding (FSW) Strength: A Statistical Optimization for Joining Dissimilar Aluminum Alloys

This technical brief is based on the academic paper “A STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF JOINT STRENGTH OF DISSIMILAR ALUMINIUM ALLOYS FORMED BY FRICTION STIR WELDING USING TAGUCHI DESIGN APPROACH, ANOVA FOR THE OPTIMIZATION OF PROCESS PARAMETERS” by Mohammed Yunus & Mohammad S. Alsoufi, published in [IMPACT: International Journal of Research in Engineering & Technology (IMPACT: IJRET)]

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Table 1- Coefficients of quadratic (i.e., +,- ) and linear (i.e., ./ - ) effects as well as the p-value of the quadratic effects of explanatory variables with negative +,- values in the logistic, probit, and cloglog models, where the best choice (i.e., maximizer) is calculated given by −./ -/0+,-.

TOWARDS AN AI-Driven Smart Manufacturing of Diecastings

From Root Cause Analysis to Predictive Quality: A Dual AI Approach to Slash Die Casting Scrap Rates This technical brief is based on the academic paper “TOWARDS AN AI-Driven Smart Manufacturing of Diecastings” by F. Liu, S. Wang, X. Liu, T. Zhang, B. Yang, Q. Han, D. Yang, and Corey Vian, published in NADCA Transactions

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Fig.1.Die casting hot chamber machine

Elimination of Wastes In Die Casting Industry By Lean Manufacturing

A Phased, Data-Driven Approach to Eliminating the 5 Major Wastes in Die Casting Operations This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Elimination of Wastes In Die Casting Industry By Lean Manufacturing: A Case Study” by Sumit Kumar Singh, Deepak Kumar, and Tarun Gupta, published in the IOSR Journal of Engineering (IOSRJEN) (2014). It

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FIGURE 2. Competitive Assessment of Customer Requirements.

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A Practical Guide to Boosting Productivity and Quality in Die Casting Using Proven Lean Principles This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Case study of lean manufacturing application in a die casting manufacturing company” by Ng Tan Ching, Clarence Chan Kok Hoe, Tang Sai Hong, Morteza Ghobakhloo, and Chen Kah Pin, published in

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Fig 16.- Case A and B, demoldable parts by means of upper and lower cavities.

A New Hybrid Method for Demoldability Analysis of Discrete Geometries in Die Casting

This article introduces the paper “A new hybrid method for demoldability analysis of discrete geometries” presented in Computer-Aided Design. 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 based on

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Fig. 3. Examples of dense ceramic components of manufacturing equipment for semiconductor devices and liquid crystal display panels.

Automotive and industrial applications of structural ceramics in Japan

A Review of Japan’s Evolving Ceramics Market: From High-Stress Engine Parts to High-Purity Electronics This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Automotive and industrial applications of structural ceramics in Japan” by Akira Okada, published in the Journal of the European Ceramic Society (2008). It is summarized and analyzed for industry professionals by the

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