Tag Archives: High pressure die casting (HPDC)

Fig. 16. Thin wall heat dissipation shells (a, b, and c — front, back, and perspective view, respectively), which are produced by air cooled stirring rod (ACSR) process combined with high-pressure die casting machine [51]. Here, A, B, C, and D — regions from which the samples were prepared [51] to study their microstructure and mechanical properties

CASTING QUALITY ENHANCEMENT USING NEW BINDERS ON SAND CASTING AND HIGH-PRESSURE RHEO-DIE CASTING

Beyond Conventional HPDC: How Rheo-Casting Improves Mechanical Properties and Reduces Porosity This technical summary is based on the academic paper “CASTING QUALITY ENHANCEMENT USING NEW BINDERS ON SAND CASTING AND HIGH-PRESSURE RHEO-DIE CASTING” by P. Puspitasari and J.W. Dika, published in Prog. Phys. Met., Vol. 20, No. 3 (2019). It has been analyzed and summarized

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Figure 1. Photographs of the die-casting die used for manufacturing mechanical parts after the diecasting operation, showing (a) the die cavity and heat-checking and (b) the core pin.

MATERIAL PROPERTIES OF DIE-CASTING DIE AROUND HEAT-CHECKING CREATED BY A HIGH-PRESSURE ALUMINUM ALLOY DIE-CASTING OPERATION

Unlocking the Secrets of Die-Casting Die Heat-Checking: New Research Reveals Root Causes and Mitigation Clues This technical summary is based on the academic paper “MATERIAL PROPERTIES OF DIE-CASTING DIE AROUND HEAT-CHECKING CREATED BY A HIGH-PRESSURE ALUMINUM ALLOY DIE-CASTING OPERATION” by Mitsuhiro Okayasu and Junya Shimazu, published in International Journal of Metalcasting (2025). It has been

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Figure 1: Porosity lens defects along a shearing plane

Application of LS-DYNA SPH Formulation to Model Semi-Solid Metal Casting

Predicting and Preventing Skin Inclusion in Semi-Solid Casting: An LS-DYNA SPH Approach This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Application of LS-DYNA SPH Formulation to Model Semi-Solid Metal Casting” by F. Pineau and G. D’Amours, published in the 8th European LS-DYNA Users Conference (May 2011). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research

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Fig. 3.1 (a, c, e) Conventional casting after 0 min, 5 min, and 15 h soaking, (b, d, f) MHD casting after 0 min, 5 min, and 15 h soaking

Semi-solid Processing of Alloys

Beyond Conventional Casting: A Deep Dive into Semi-Solid Metal (SSM) Processing for Superior Alloy Components This technical summary is based on the academic book “Semi-solid Processing of Alloys” by David H. Kirkwood, Michel Suéry, Plato Kapranos, Helen V. Atkinson, and Kenneth P. Young, published by Springer in 2010. Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This

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Fig. 1 Principles of oxide formation on the surfaces of liquid aluminum alloys exposed to oxygen containing gases [1], (b) and (c) oxide formation during uncontrolled filling of the mould [1], (d) and (e) occlusion of oxide and air during uncontrolled filling of the mould [1].

Contribution to Solving an Inherent Problem When High Pressure Die-Casting Aluminium and its Alloys

Eliminating Hidden Oxide Defects in HPDC: A New Bottom-Fill Shot Sleeve Concept for Superior Component Performance This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Contribution to Solving an Inherent Problem When High Pressure Die-Casting Aluminium and its Alloys” by Herbert Smetan, published in Journal of Materials Science and Engineering B (2016). It has been

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Fig:7 Blowhole

Defect analysis and remedies in the High Pressure Diecasting Process with ADC-12 Alloy

Mastering ADC-12 Alloy: A Practical Guide to HPDC Defect Analysis and Remedies This technical summary is based on the academic paper “”Defect analysis and remedies in the High Pressure Diecasting Process with ADC-12 Alloy”. – A Technical review.” by R.Govindarao, Dr.K.Eshwara Prasad(Rted), and P Srinivasa Rao, published in American Journal of Multidisciplinary Research & Development

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Fig. 13. 3D surface profile of sample from test group 4

INVESTIGATION OF TRIBOLOGICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF BIODEGRADABLE AZ91 ALLOY PRODUCED BY COLD CHAMBER HIGH PRESSURE CASTING METHOD

Boost Strength and Wear Resistance in AZ91 Die Casting: New Research Reveals Optimal Process Parameters This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Investigation of Tribological and Mechanical Properties of Biodegradable AZ91 Alloy Produced by Cold Chamber High Pressure Casting Method” by Levent Urtekin, Recep Arslan, Fatih Bozkurt, and Ümit Er, published in Archives

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Fig. 5. (a) Mold lling with three overows attached model, (b) mold lling of part with ve overows.

A Simulation and Fabrication Works on Optimization of High Pressure Aluminum Die Casting Part

From Hours to Production: How Simulation-Driven Design Eliminates HPDC Defects This technical summary is based on the academic paper “A Simulation and Fabrication Works on Optimization of High Pressure Aluminum Die Casting Part” by S.Ö. ERTÜRK, L.C. KUMRUOĞLU, and A. ÖZEL, published in ACTA PHYSICA POLONICA A (2014). It has been analyzed and summarized for

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Fig. 2. Anodised Al-Si belt pulleys used in combustion engines

Reflectivity of anodised Al-Si alloy surface of belt pulleys used in combustion engines

Maximizing Component Durability: How Al-Si Alloy Casting and Anodization Impact Reflectivity in High-Temp Applications This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Reflectivity of anodised Al-Si alloy surface of belt pulleys used in combustion engines” by Krzysztof LABISZ, published in Scientific Journal of Silesian University of Technology. Series Transport (2021). Keywords Executive Summary The

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Fig.1: An SEM image of an air-pore (A, right), associated with a region of micro-shrinkage porosity (A, left), alongside with a higher magnification view of the air-pore (B), showing the location that the EDX spectrum (C) was sampled from

Towards Location Specific Statistical Fracture Prediction in High Pressure Die Castings

Predicting Failure Before It Happens: A Breakthrough in Statistical Fracture Prediction for HPDC This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Towards Location Specific Statistical Fracture Prediction in High Pressure Die Castings” by R. Watson, W.D. Griffiths, T. Zeguer, and S. Ruffle, published in the proceedings of the 10th European LS-DYNA Conference (2015). Keywords

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