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Fig. 2. Improved part design

Magnesium Alloys and Applications in Automotive Industry

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 the above paper, and unauthorized use for commercial purposes is prohibited.Copyright © 2025 CASTMAN. All rights reserved.

Fig. 1. Design comparison with steel armrest and magnesium armrest design.

Development of a bus armrest fabrication process with a high-vacuum, high-pressure die-casting process using the AM60 alloy

This blog post summarizes the research paper “Development of a bus armrest fabrication process with a high-vacuum, high-pressure die-casting process using the AM60 alloy”. This paper explores the use of magnesium alloy and a specialized die-casting process to create a lighter and more efficient bus armrest. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Purpose and

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Figure 20: The deformation of the salt core in a casting experiment; Uin = 30 ms−1

On determining lost core viability in high-pressure die casting using Computational Continuum Mechanics

1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Objectives 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 is a summary written based on the above thesis, and unauthorized use for commercial purposes is prohibited. Copyright © 2025 CASTMAN. All rights

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Figure 16. DC-Bus IGBT heatsink and capacitance.

Three-Phase 75 kW Brushless Direct Current Motor for Electric Vehicles: Different Power Stage Design, Calculation of Losses, Cooling Techniques, and Comparison

1. Overview: 2. Research Background: The increasing need to reduce CO2 and SO2 emissions due to climate change necessitates improvements in electric vehicle efficiency. While Brushless Direct Current (BLDC) motors are widely used in EVs due to their high power density, efficiency, and reliability, their operational lifespan is limited by high internal heat generation and

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Figure 5 Aluminum wiring in automotive vehicles: a time line of application of aluminum in automotive wiring, reproduced from [53]; b high-strength aluminum alloy wire installed in the engine harness, reproduced from [57]; c die-cast aluminum coil for motor winding with seven turns and a conductor height of approx. 1.5 mm along with d coil arrangement, reproduced from [264]; e hairpin motor using aluminum V-cat windings, reproduced from [59]; f insulated and bare AA1350 aluminum of 7 AWG square tested for hairpin winding of electric motors and copper wire for comparison along with stress vs strain elongation curves, reproduced from [11].

Aluminum alloys for electrical engineering: a review

1. Overview: 2. Research Background: High-performance conductors are essential for economically and environmentally sustainable electricity transfer in modern infrastructure, manufacturing, and transportation, including electric vehicles. While copper has been the traditional conductor of choice, aluminum offers significant advantages in terms of cost and weight reduction for electricity transmission and distribution. Over 14% of global aluminum

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Figure 4. Cross Section of Stator of 3‐F Induction Motor.

A Review of Recent Trends in High Efficiency Induction Motor Drives

1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Induction Motor (IM) drives are a crucial technology in modern industry, powering various applications including material handling, food and beverage processing, and electric transportation systems like EVs and e-trucks. Recently, there’s a growing focus on high-efficiency IM drive systems to reduce energy and fuel consumption, aligning with global sustainability initiatives.

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Fig. 5. Double silica cooling structure with copper meshes (Ref. [186]).

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 contributor to these emissions. Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) are presented as promising solutions to reduce

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Fig. 5. Schematic of cooling system assembled with different number of heat pipes:(a) is 2 heat pipes, (b) is 3 heat pipes, (c) is 4 heat pipes, and (d) is 6 heat pipes.

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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 power dissipated as heat, leading to high junction temperatures. Maintaining junction temperatures below 120°C

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Fig. 1. Paper's Methodology for analysing a production concept for vehicle production with Mega-casting and evaluation of its potential.

Mega-casting in the automotive production system: Expert interview-based impact analysis of large-format aluminium high-pressure die-casting (HPDC) on the vehicle production

Peter Burggräf a, Georg Bergweiler b, Stefan Kehrer b, Tobias Krawczyk b, Falko Fiedler bShow moreAdd to MendeleyShareCitehttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmapro.2024.06.028Get rights and content Abstract Since the revolutionary invention of the conveyor-belt production by Henry Ford in 1913, market player mainly evolved a unique selling point through E-Mobility. Mega-Casting promises a revolutionary simplification of the automotive production system using large-format high-pressure die-cast (HPDC) aluminium structural components in the automotive car body. Through 35 cross-industry

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Aluminum High-Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) for Automotive Parts

Automotive Parts Group Summary 1. Engine Accessories 2. Powertrain Accessories 3. Brake System Accessories 4. Steering System Accessories 5. Suspension and Axle Accessories 6. Electrical and Instrumentation Accessories 7. Automotive Lighting and Exterior Parts 8. Body and Safety Components 9. Maintenance Equipment and Others Automotive Parts Advantages: High-pressure aluminum die casting has revolutionized the production

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