Tag Archives: High pressure die casting (HPDC)

Figure 2: Exposition of wheel hub in Light Metal Technology (LMT) conference, Gmunden, 2012 and CT scan of the magnesium wheel hub

An innovative use of CT method in light metals development

Beyond Defect Detection: Using CT for Predictive Damage Modelling in HPDC This technical summary is based on the academic paper “An innovative use of CT method in light metals development” by Christoph Angermeier and Amir M. Horr, published in iCT Conference 2014. Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for HPDC Professionals For

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Fig. 3. Effects of Fe and Mn content on soldering layer.

Mechanical and Die Soldering Properties of Al-Si-Mg Alloys with Vacuum HPDC Process

Unlocking T6 Heat Treatment: How Vacuum HPDC and Alloy Control Eliminate Defects in Automotive Aluminum Castings This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Mechanical and Die Soldering Properties of Al-Si-Mg Alloys with Vacuum HPDC Process” by Chang-Yeol Jeong, Yu-Seok Kim, Jun-Hyung Ryu, and Heon-Joo Kim, published in Proceedings of the 12th International Conference

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Fig.1. (a) Mechanical properties: (a1) Tensile stress-strain curveandcorresponding mechanical property values of AMbased alloys. (a2) YS, UTS and EL of various die-casting Mg alloys. (b)Corrosion property: (b1) hydrogen evolution volume-time curves; (b2) corrosion rate bar chart. (c)Macro-view photographs of fluidity test sample of AMbasedalloys: (c1) AM60; (c2) AM61; (c3) AM60-0.2Ce; (c4) AM60-0.2La.

Low Cost High Performance HPDC AM60 Based Alloys for Super-Sized Integrated Automotive Components

Unlocking Super-Sized Automotive Castings: How a Pinch of Lanthanum Transforms AM60 Alloy Performance This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Low Cost High Performance HPDC AM60 Based Alloys for Super-Sized Integrated Automotive Components” by Jing Wang, Jiangfeng Song, Bin Jiang, and Fusheng Pan, presented at The 75th World Foundry Congress (2024). Keywords Executive

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Fig. 1 Gating system of casting and experimental tempering system [17]

Temperature Conditions Change in the High Pressure Die Casting mold Volume Depending on the Gating System Volume

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Temperature Conditions Change in the High Pressure Die Casting mold Volume Depending on the Gating System Volume” published by “Archives of Foundry Engineering”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The high pressure die casting technology is characterized by high efficiency, which is given by pressing the liquid metal into

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Fig.1. Cause and effect diagram (Ishikawa diagram) for casting porosity

Optimization of process parameters of High Pressure Die Casting process for ADC12 Aluminium alloy using Taguchi method

Unlocking Flawless Castings: A Taguchi-Based Guide to ADC12 Porosity Reduction This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Optimization of process parameters of High Pressure Die Casting process for ADC12 Aluminium alloy using Taguchi method” by Veeresh G Balikai, I G Siddlingeshwar, and Mahesh Gorwar, published in the International Journal of Pure and Applied

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Fig. 2. Microstructure of Al-Si-Mg-Mn and Al-Mg-Si-Mn alloys in the initial state and after chemical modification of eutectic (developed based on: www.alurheinfelden.com)

Microstructure Formation and Grain Refinement of Al-Mg-Si-Mn Casting Alloys

Optimizing Al-Mg-Si-Mn Casting Alloys: The Dual Role of Titanium in Grain Refinement and Microstructure Control This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Microstructure formation and grain refinement of Al-Mg-Si-Mn casting alloys” by Viktoriya Boyko, Edward Czekaj, Małgorzata Warmuzek, and Kostiantyn Mykhalenkov, published in Transactions of the Foundry Research Institute (2018). Keywords Executive Summary

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Fig 7. HPDC Machine

Flow pattern analysis of melted aluminum in shot sleeve of pressure dies casting and minimizing the defect

Slash HPDC Porosity: A CFD-Based Guide to Optimizing Shot Sleeve Flow This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Flow pattern analysis of melted aluminum in shot sleeve of pressure dies casting and minimizing the defect” by Rupesh Kumar Tiwari and Trilok Raj Chauhan, published in International Journal of Engineering Research and General Science

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Fig. 7 — XRD graphical analysis of the die casting parts Run 5, (b) Run 9, (c) Run 18, (d) Run 20, (e) Run 11 and (f) Run 24

Effects of process parameters on mechanical and metallurgical properties in high pressure die casting of AZ91 magnesium alloy

Unlocking Peak Performance in AZ91 Magnesium Alloy HPDC: A Guide to Optimizing Process Parameters This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Effects of process parameters on mechanical and metallurgical properties in high pressure die casting of AZ91 magnesium alloy” by Ali Serdar Vanli & Anil Akdogan*, published in Indian Journal of Engineering &

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Fig. 1 Typical Sensor Recordings from a Casting Process

Reduction of rejects by combining data from the casting process and automatic X-ray inspection

From Process Data to Perfect Parts: Using AI for Casting Process Optimization and Reject Reduction This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Reduction of rejects by combining data from the casting process and automatic X-ray inspection” by Thomas STOCKER, Julius MEHRINGER, Dr. Henning FRECHEN, Dr. Frank SUKOWSKI, Felix SCHÄFER and Dennis FREIER, published

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Fig.9. Short shot experiments proved that it is vital to simulate shot sleeve process before cavity filling simulations.

Slash Porosity Defects: A Guide to Optimizing HPDC Shot Sleeve Simulation

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Complete Simulation of High Pressure Die Casting Process” published by Matti Sirviö, Sami Vapalahti, and Jukka Väinölä of VTT Industrial Systems. It was analyzed and summarized for HPDC experts by CASTMAN experts with the help of LLM AI such as Gemini, ChatGPT, and Grok. Keywords Executive

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