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
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
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
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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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
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
This article introduces the paper “Development of Low-Pressure Die-Cast Al–Zn–Mg–Cu Alloy Propellers—Part I: Hot Tearing Simulations for Alloy Optimization” presented in Materials Journal. 1. Overview: High-Strength Aluminum Alloy Propellers, Addressing Hot Tearing Issues Through Alloy Optimization Research 2. Research Background: Demand for High-Performance Leisure Boat Propellers, Hot Tearing Challenges in 7xxx Series Alloys 3. Research
This article introduces the paper “Improving Quality in Mega-Casted Products: Identification of contributors to geometrical variation”. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: The increasing global demand for environmentally friendly automotive manufacturing necessitates lightweighting techniques to address the weight increase associated with electric vehicle (EV) batteries. Volvo Cars is investing in large-scale casting (Mega-casting) using High-Pressure Die
Yu-Tong Yang, Zhong-Yuan Qiu, Zhen Zheng, Liang-Xi Pu, Ding-Ding Chen, Jiang Zheng, Rui-Jie Zhang, Bo Zhang & Shi-Yao Huang Abstract High-pressure die casting (HPDC) is one of the most popular mass production processes in the automotive industry owing to its capability for part consolidation. However, the nonuniform distribution of mechanical properties in large-sized HPDC products adds complexity to part property evaluation. Therefore, a methodology
Ductile fracture prediction of HPDC aluminum alloy based on a shear-modified GTN damage model Author links open overlay panelYongfa Zhang ab, Jiang Zheng cd, Fuhui Shen b, Dongsong Li b, Sebastian Münstermann b, Weijian Han e, Shiyao Huang e, Tianjiao Li cShow moreAdd to MendeleyShareCite https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2023.109541Get rights and content Abstract In this paper, we investigate how the shear-modified Gurson-Tvergaard-Needleman (GTN) model can be used to reveal the effect of manufacturing-process-induced porosity on the scatter of ductile fracture properties of a
