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Fig. 4: 3D morphology of porosity in HPDC AM60 alloys: (a) overall view of porosities in specimen; (b) a zoom-in area showing four types of porosities, such as gas-shrinkage pore (c), gas-pore (d), net-shrinkage (e), and island-shrinkage (f) [25]

Revealing Microstructure Characteristics in High Pressure Die Cast Alloys with X-ray Microtomography: A Handbook Overview

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Characteristics and distribution of microstructures in high pressure die cast alloys with X-ray microtomography: A review” published by “China Foundry”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Al and Mg alloy high pressure die castings (HPDC) are increasingly used in automotive industries. The microstructures in the castings have decisive effect

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Interface Microstructure and Evolution Mechanism of Wire Arc Additively Manufactured H13 Steel-Copper Hybrid Components

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Interface microstructure and evolution mechanism of wire arc additively manufactured H13 steel-copper hybrid components” published by “Journal of Materials Research and Technology”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The H13 steel-copper hybrid structure fabricated by additive manufacturing (AM) can achieve enhanced cooling of the system while ensuring certain high-temperature

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Figure 1: Research idea framework for this study. This paper is divided into 3 main parts. In the first part, the size and spatial

Local stress/strain field analysis of die-casting Al alloys via 3D model simulation with realistic defect distribution and RVE modelling

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “Local stress/strain field analysis of die-casting Al alloys via 3D model simulation with realistic defect distribution and RVE modelling” published by [Publisher is not included in the paper]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract The deformation and fracture behavior of die-casting aluminium (Al) alloys is very complex.

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Fig. 17 e Static failure modes for the SPR joints under quasi-static tests.

Influence of process parameters and heat treatment on self-piercing riveting of high-strength steel and die-casting aluminium

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “Influence of process parameters and heat treatment on self-piercing riveting of high-strength steel and die-casting aluminium” published by Elsevier. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract The application of steel/die-casting aluminum alloy is an inevitable trend in the development of automotive lightweight technology. The joining process of self-piercing

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Establishing Guidelines to Improve the High-Pressure Die Casting Process of Complex Aesthetics Parts

Establishing Guidelines to Improve the High-Pressure Die Casting Process of Complex Aesthetics Parts

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“Establishing Guidelines to Improve the High-Pressure Die Casting Process of Complex Aesthetics Parts”] published by [IOS Press]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction The paper addresses the challenge of optimizing the High-Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) process for Zamak alloy aesthetic parts to minimize finishing operations.

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Figure 7.4: Manufacturing of the demo prototype. Pictures courtesy of Leichtmetallkompetenzzentrum Ranshofen.

Design and Computational Analysis of Compound Castings and other Multi-Material Structures

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“Design and Computational Analysis of Compound Castings and other Multi-Material Structures”] published by [‘Technische Universität Wien’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction The multi-material lightweight design concept strives to use the “best” material and manufacturing process for each part of a structure in order to

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Figure 1. Proposed workflow of the optimization for the combination of topology optimization and process assurance. Starting from the initial design space, a TO with a volume target volume Vt and a parallel process simulation. The One-Step Optimization ends after the first iteration. In the iterative optimization, the design space VDS is modified for every new iteration with a step-length of λ on the basis of previous results.

Combining Structural Optimization and Process Assurance in Implicit Modelling for Casting Parts

This article introduces the paper [“Combining Structural Optimization and Process Assurance in Implicit Modelling for Casting Parts”] published by [MDPI Materials]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction The structural optimization of manufacturable casting parts remains a challenging and time-consuming task. Current methods involve topology optimization followed by manual reconstruction and process assurance simulation, leading to

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Fig. 1. Microstructure of the AM60 die-casting Mg-alloy: (a) with low magnification picture shows the skin and the interior regions; a high magnification picture of (b) the interior region, and (c) the skin region

Utility of micro-indentation technique for characterization of the constitutive behavior of skin and interior microstructures of die-cast magnesium alloys

This article introduces the paper ‘Utility of micro-indentation technique for characterization of the constitutive behavior of skin and interior microstructures of die-cast magnesium alloys’ published by ‘Elsevier’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts There has been increasing thrust lately on the development of lightweight cast magnesium alloy components for structural automotive and other applications. The microstructure of

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Figure 9. Defect caused by the unreasonable temperature distribution in the solidification process. (a) Simulation result; (b) real part.

Simulation-enabled casting product defect prediction in die casting process

This article introduces the paper [‘Simulation-enabled casting product defect prediction in die casting process’] presented at the [‘International Journal of Production Research’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: In contemporary casting industries, a paradigm shift is observed from traditional trial-and-error workshop practices to Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE)-enabled simulation and ‘proof-of-concept’ methodologies. This

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Figure 2 Die dimension design of bicycle pedal forming and the final product [34].

Advancements in surface treatments for aluminum alloys in sports equipment

This article introduces the paper [‘Advancements in surface treatments for aluminum alloys in sports equipment’] presented at the [‘Reviews on Advanced Materials Science’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: Aluminum alloys are widely used in sports equipment due to their “exceptional properties, such as a high strength-to-weight ratio, good formability, and

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