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Fig. 4 Morphology of three kinds of WSSCs: ( a) fracture of KCl WSSC; ( b) fracture of KNO3 WSSC; ( c) fracture of binary composite WSSC; ( d) solidified structure of KCl WSSC; ( e) solidified structure of KNO3 WSSC; ( f) solidified structure of binary composite WSSC

Unlocking Complex Designs: A Breakthrough in High-Strength Water-Soluble Salt Cores for Zinc Die Casting

This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Preparation and properties of a binary composite water-soluble salt core for zinc alloy by die casting” by TU Suo, FAN Zi-tian, LIU Fu-chu, and GONG Xiao-long, published in the Chinese Journal of Engineering (2017). It is summarized and analyzed for HPDC professionals by the experts at

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Fig: 1.0 Nonfilling defect

Minimise the Nonfilling defect in the high pressure casting process component for an automotive application with metal flow simulation analysis

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Minimise the Nonfilling defect in the high pressure casting process component for an automotive application with metal flow simulation analysis” published by “International Journal of Mechanical Engineering”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The High pressure die casting process is the one of the vital leading casting process in

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Fig. 4. Anodized element made from the AC-AlSi9Cu3 aluminium alloy, produced by the Pressure Cast method

Anodization of cast aluminium alloys produced by different casting methods

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Anodization of cast aluminium alloys produced by different casting methods” published by “ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In this paper the usability of two casting methods, of sand and high pressure cast for the anodization of AlSi12 and AlSi9Cu3 aluminium cast alloys was investigated.

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Fig. 4. Schematic view of individual devices in the casting workplace: (1 – high pressure casting machine, 2 – machine extraction, 3 – cutting press, 4 – data matrix code punch, 5 – foundry mould treatment manipulator, 6 – cooling bath, 7 – holding furnace, 8 – handling robot, 9 – robotic, automatic palletizing)

Green Innovations in Foundry Production Processes of Automobile Castings

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Green Innovations in Foundry Production Processes of Automobile Castings” published by “Rocznik Ochrona Środowiska”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The paper deals with individual possibilities for energy savings and the use of chemicals in the production of automotive components. Specifically, it focuses on operating an aluminium foundry where

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Fig. 1 Gating system design of clutch housing: (a) case I, (b) case II, and (c) case III

Mould Design for Clutch Housing Parts using a Casting Simulation of High Pressure Die Casting

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Mould Design for Clutch Housing Parts using a Casting Simulation of High Pressure Die Casting” published by “International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: To manufacture automotive clutch housing parts in application of high pressure die casting, the following three gating system designs

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Determination of interfacial heat transfer coefficient and its application in high pressure die casting process

Determination of interfacial heat transfer coefficient and its application in high pressure die casting process

This article introduces the paper [‘Determination of interfacial heat transfer coefficient and its application in high pressure die casting process’] published by [‘CHINA FOUNDRY’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction In this paper, the research progress of the interfacial heat transfer in high pressure die casting (HPDC) is reviewed. Results including determination of the interfacial

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Fig. 1. Squeeze casting device.

Effect of Applying Pressure of High Pressure Diecasting Process Using Salt core

This article introduces the paper “Effect of Applying Pressure of High Pressure Diecasting Process Using Salt core”. 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 based on the

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Figure 4. Water-soluble experiments of the KNO3-based salt core strengthened by 30 wt.% glass fiber (size = 25 lm) in 80 C water: (a) 0 min; (b) 6 min; (c) 12 min; (d) 18 min

Effects of glass fiber size and content on microstructures and properties of KNO3-based water-soluble salt core for high pressure die casting

Xiaolong Gong, Wenming Jiang , Fuchu Liu, Zhiyuan Yang, Feng Guan, and Zitian FanState Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die and Mould Technology, Huazhong University of Science andTechnology, Wuhan 430074, China Copyright 2020 American Foundry Societyhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s40962-020-00480-9 Abstract The water-soluble salt core with higher bending strength and toughness is necessary to withstand the high pressure

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Fig. 10. Photograph of (a) the composite salt core and (b) hollow-structure zinc alloy castings by this composite salt core: b1-without and b2 with water soluble removing.

Comparative study on performance and microstructure of composite
water-soluble salt core material for manufacturing hollow zinc
alloy castings

FuchuLiuabSuoTubXiaolongGongbGuanjinLibWenmingJiangbXinwangLiubZitianFanbaSchool of Mechanical Engineering and Electronic Information, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, ChinabState Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China Highlights A high-strength water-soluble composite KNO3-20 mol% KCl salt core material was successfully fabricated. Bauxite and glass-fiber powder were added and acted as

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Figure 1. SEM morphologies of the glass fibers: (a) sample 1 (size = 74 lm), (b) sample 2 (size = 25 lm) and (c) sample 3 (size = 12.5 lm)

Effects of glass fiber size and content on microstructures and properties of KNO3-based water-soluble salt core for high pressure die casting

Xiaolong Gong,  Wenming Jiang,  Fuchu Liu,  Zhiyuan Yang,  Feng Guan &  Zitian Fan  International Journal of Metalcasting volume 15, pages520–529 (2021)Cite this article 187 Accesses 2 Citations Metrics Abstract The water-soluble salt core with higher bending strength and toughness is necessary to withstand the high pressure needed to manufacture some complex parts by high pressure die casting (HPDC). In this paper,

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