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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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Mega and Giga Casting: A New Technological Paradigmfor DieMaterialand Design

[Mega and Giga Casting: A New Technological Paradigm for Die Material and Design]

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Mega and Giga Casting: A New Technological Paradigm for Die Material and Design” published by “The 75th World Foundry Congress”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The sociotechnological transition to electric mobility requires much lighter, more economic and more sustainable life cycle Electric Vehicles (EVs). To meet with these

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Figure 1.1 Automotive Water Inlet Casting.

Mechanisms of Leaker Formation in Aluminium High Pressure Die Casting: A Handbook Summary

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Mechanisms of Leaker Formation in Aluminium High Pressure Die Casting” published by “University of Queensland”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Within this report an understanding of the mechanisms of leaker formation, both in general and in a specific aluminium high pressure die casting, is developed. This understanding is

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Fig. 2 Photographs of specimens at room temperature. (a) A lot of cracks are found in KCI-30 mol%NaCl specimen. (b) K2CO3-50 mol%Na2CO3 specimen shows very brittle behavior.

Mechanical Properties of Salt Core Comprised of Alkali Carbonate and Alkali Chloride

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Mechanical Properties of Salt Core Comprised of Alkali Carbonate and Alkali Chloride” published by “J. JFS”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The strength of salt core comprised of NaCl-Na2CO3, KCI-K2CO3, KC1-NaCl and K2CO3-Na2CO3 binary salt systems was investigated in order to develop expendable core for high pressure die

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Figure 3 Manufacturing process of gravity die casting

Material flow cost accounting for aluminum gravity die casting in electrical products manufacturing

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Material flow cost accounting for aluminum gravity die casting in electrical products manufacturing” published by “Journal of Business and Industrial Marketing”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Purpose – This study aims to determine the best way to apply material flow cost accounting (MFCA) in an SME environment with

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FIGURE 3.—Microstructure of specimens formed by varying injection pressure: (a) 60 MPa, (b) 80 MPa, (c) 100MPa, (d) 125MPa. Brighter regions are a-Al grains and the darker regions are a mixture of empty and [Al þ Mg2Si] eutectic regions.

Injection Parameters Optimization and Artificial Aging of Automotive Die Cast Aluminum Alloy

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Injection Parameters Optimization and Artificial Aging of Automotive Die Cast Aluminum Alloy” published by “Materials and Manufacturing Processes”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: High-pressure die castings are expected to be used in the near future as high-duty structural components in the automotive industry. The effects of die casting

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Figure 3.23 Demo-axial sample as a compound casting, a) Steel insert positioned in a squeeze casting mould [58], b) Steel insert (top) and compound casting [58], c) Cross section of the sample [57]

Interface of steel inserts in Al-Si alloy castings

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Interface of steel inserts in Al-Si alloy castings” published by “Dissertation, Technischen Universität Wien, Fakultät für Maschinenwesen und Betriebswissenschaften”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Aluminium alloys are very important materials because of they low density and excellent mechanical properties. Aluminium silicon casting alloys are essential to the automotive,

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Fig. 2. The effect of squeeze casting pressure on the impact strength of a composite with a fiber volume fraction of 10%

Impact strength of squeeze casting AlSi13Cu2-CF composite

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Impact strength of squeeze casting AlSi13Cu2-CF composite” published by “ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The paper presents the results of research on microstructure and impact strength of AlSi13Cu2 matrix composite reinforced by Ni-coating carbon fibers (CF) with a volume fraction of 5%, 10% and

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FIG. 2. Partial slurry printing characteristics with different solid contents: (a) 54 wt.%, (b) 56 wt.%, (c) 58 wt.%, (d) 60 wt.%.

Parameter Optimization and Precision Control of Water-Soluble Support Cores for Hollow Composite Castings Fabricated by Slurry Microextrusion Direct Forming Method

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Parameter Optimization and Precision Control of Water-Soluble Support Cores for Hollow Composite Castings Fabricated by Slurry Microextrusion Direct Forming Method” published by “3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The optimization of slurry content and forming process parameters has a significant effect in slurry micro-extrusion

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Fig. 6. Temperature in the core of the insert [°C].

Study of two alternative cooling systems of a mold insert used in die casting process of light alloy components

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Study of two alternative cooling systems of a mold insert used in die casting process of light alloy components” published by “Procedia Structural Integrity”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: A mold insert is an important component of the molds commonly used in die casting processes. Its purpose is

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