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Figure 4. Cold Chamber Process (Groover, 2007)

Process and Tool Design for the High Integrity Die Casting of Aluminum and Magnesium Alloys

A Blueprint for High-Integrity HPDC: Tackling Porosity in Structural Aluminum & Magnesium Castings This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Process and Tool Design for the High Integrity Die Casting of Aluminum and Magnesium Alloys” by Varun Nandakumar, presented as a Master’s Thesis at The Ohio State University (2014). It is summarized and

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Figure 4 Use Case Diagram

Slash Downtime, Boost Reliability: A Data-Driven Model for Die Casting Machine Maintenance

This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Preventive Maintenance Modeling on Die Casting Machines with Information Systems” by Tri Pujadi, Bahtiar H. Simamora, Vikas Kumar, Yulia Magdalena, Witarsjah, Yunita Kartika Sari, and Satya Windy, published in the Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (2021). It is summarized and

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Figure 3. Simulation results for inlet flow rate of 10 LPM at 60 s: (a) steady-state velocity magnitude contour plot at the middle cross-section of serpentine flow channels; (b) electric potential contour plot on the conductive heating layer; (c) temperature contour plot on the solid surface; (d) temperature contour plot on the fluid surface.

Model Characterization of High-Voltage Layer Heater for Electric Vehicles through Electro-Thermo-Fluidic Simulations

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Model Characterization of High-Voltage Layer Heater for Electric Vehicles through Electro-Thermo-Fluidic Simulations” published by “Energies (MDPI)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: This paper focuses on the modeling and analysis of a high-voltage layer heater (HVLH) designed for environmentally friendly vehicles, including electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric

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Figure 8. Division of unbounded undercut feature: (a) extension of shortest non-convex edges, (b) creating a surface patch, (c) simple undercut feature No. 1 and (d) simple undercut feature No. 2.

Automated identification of complex undercut features for side-core design for die-casting parts

The content of this introduction paper is based on the article “Automated identification of complex undercut features for side-core design for die-casting parts” published by “SAGE Publications on behalf of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: This article describes automated identification, classification, division and determination of release direction of complex undercut features

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Fig. 1. Examples of automotive components made of Mg alloys a) engine block, b) oil pump

Microstructures of Mg-Al-Zn and Al-Si-Cu cast alloys

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Microstructures of Mg-Al-Zn and Al-Si-Cu cast alloys” published by “Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Purpose: The aim of this paper was to investigate the structure of the MCMgAl6Zn1 magnesium and ACAlSi9Cu aluminium cast alloy in as-cast state.Design/methodology/approach: The following results

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Fig. 5 Defect distribution from top view side (a), 3D visualization of defects in AM-Cu (b) and along interface (c), and equivalent pore radius distribution in composite (d)

Strengthening behavior and thermal conductivity of Cu/Al composite with penetration architecture

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Strengthening behavior and thermal conductivity of Cu/Al composite with penetration architecture” published by “Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: To improve the strength of Al alloys without severely deteriorating the thermal conductivity, the Cu/Al bimetallic composite comprising penetration architecture was artificially designed

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Figure 12: The fraction occupied by air after the meltfront has propagated into the ingate.

On determining the critical velocity in the high-pressure die casting machine’s shot sleeve using CFD

This introduction paper is based on the paper “On determining the critical velocity in the high-pressure die casting machine’s shot sleeve using CFD” published by “Preprint submitted to Elsevier”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: This paper investigates the critical plunger velocity in high-pressure die casting during the slow phase of the piston motion and how it

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Photo 3.3 Manufactured copper rotors

Novel Method of Improving Squirrel Cage Induction Motor Performance by using Mixed Conductivity Fabricated Rotors (MCFR)

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Novel Method of Improving Squirrel Cage Induction Motor Performance by using Mixed Conductivity Fabricated Rotors (MCFR)” published by “North West University”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The ideal squirrel cage motor should have a varying rotor resistance; large at standstill, and decreasing as the speed rises. Overseas-designed high

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Fig. 5. Experimental setup for inductive heating.

Clinching of Heated Aluminum Die Casting

This article introduces the paper “Clinching of Heated Aluminum Die Casting” presented at the “WGP 2021, LNPE, Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022” 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: In contemporary automotive manufacturing, the utilization of multi-material bodies (MMB) is increasingly prevalent. This approach addresses the complex demands of lightweight construction, cost optimization, and stringent performance criteria,

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Fig.1 Test sample SEM: (a) sample 1; (b) sample 2; (c) sample 7; (d) sample 8

Mechanism and performance of coal spontaneous combustion with a halide carrier inorganic salt inhibitor

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Mechanism and performance of coal spontaneous combustion with a halide carrier inorganic salt inhibitor” published by “Chinese Journal of Engineering”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Coal spontaneous combustion seriously restricts the safe production of coal mines, and adding an inhibitor is one of the effective methods to prevent

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