Tag Archives: High pressure die casting (HPDC)

Figure 7. The velocity magnitude field at the times of impact and immediately afterwards: (a) t⋅UR = 0.2; (b) t⋅UR = 0.205; (c) t⋅UR = 0.21. Here, U=Uin with Uin = 20 ms−1.

On the CFD Modelling of Slamming of the Metal Melt in High-Pressure Die Casting Involving Lost Cores

by Sebastian Kohlstädt 1,2,Michael Vynnycky 1,3,* andStephan Goeke 41Division of Processes, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Brinellvägen 23, 100 44 Stockholm, Sweden2Volkswagen AG—Division of Components Manufacturing, Dr. Rudolf-Leiding-Platz 1, 34225 Baunatal, Germany3Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Limerick, Limerick V94 T9PX, Ireland4Institute of Mechanics, Kassel University, Mönchebergstr. 7, 34125 Kassel, Germany*Author to whom

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Figure 2 CAD model of the sample geometry in 3D (see online version for colours)

Comparative RANS turbulence modelling of lost salt core viability in high pressure die casting

Sebastian Kohlstädt* and Michael VynnyckyDepartment of Materials Science and Engineering,KTH Royal Institute of Technology,Brinellvägen 23,100 44 Stockholm, SwedenEmail: skoh@kth.seEmail: michaelv@kth.se*Corresponding author Abstract In this work, the implementation of three turbulence models inside the open source C++ computational fluid dynamics (CFD) library OpenFOAM were tested in 2D and 3D to determine the viability of salt cores

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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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Figure 7. Detail of fixing pins in the fixed die cavity for placing the aluminium foam.

Aluminium Foam and Magnesium Compound Casting Produced by High-Pressure Die Casting

by Iban Vicario 1,*,Ignacio Crespo 2,†,Luis Maria Plaza 2,Patricia Caballero 1,† andIon Kepa Idoiaga 3,‡1Department of Foundry and Steel making, Tecnalia Research & Innovation, c/Geldo, Edif. 700, E-48160 Derio, Spain2Department of Aerospace, Tecnalia Research & Innovation, c/Mikeletegi 2, E-20009 Donostia, Spain3Industrias Lebario, c/Arbizolea 4, E-48213 Izurza, Spain*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.†These authors contributed equally to this work.‡This author supervised this

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Fig. 1. Image of the engine module with Oil Pan [5].

Computer aided engineering (CAE) simulation for the design optimization of gate system on high pressure die casting (HPDC) process

Hyuk-JaeKwonaHong-KyuKwonbaDepartment of Civil Engineering, Cheongju University, Cheongju-city, Choongnam, South KoreabDepartment of Industrial & Management Engineering, Namseoul University, Cheonan-city, Choongnam, South Korea Abstract A most important progress in civilization was the introduction of mass production. HPDC molds are one of main technologies for mass production. Due to the high velocity of the liquid metal, aluminum die-casting

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Fig. 1. Cause and effect diagram.

Optimizing process parameters to reduce blowholes in high pressure die casting using Taguchi methodology

N. Rathinam ⇑, R. Dhinakaran, E. SharathDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Pondicherry Engineering College, Pillaichavady, Puducherry, 605014, India Abstract Products manufactured from every manufacturing process exhibit some defects. To supply quality products to the customer these defects must be reduced. The motivation for this work is to reduce defects in end products reaching customers, thereby increasing

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Thermal hot spot prediction in high pressure die casting by determination of Chvorinovs rule shape constant

Thermal hot spot prediction in high pressure die casting by determination of Chvorinovs rule shape constant

Suraj Marathea Carmo QuadrosbaDepartment of Mechanical, Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fathorda, Madgoa Goa 403602, IndiabDepartment of Mechanical, Assam Don Bosco University, Tapesia Gardens, Kamarkuchi Sonapu, Assam 782402, India Available online 11 April 2021. Abstract This paper identifies the approximate height of thermal hot spots in casting components manufactured by high pressure die casting. Certain assumptions

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Figure 15. R-HPDC automobile shock absorber part.

R-HPDC Process with Forced Convection Mixing Device for Automotive Part of A380 Aluminum Alloy

by Bing Zhou,Yonglin Kang *,Mingfan Qi,Huanhuan Zhang andGuoming ZhuSchool of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.Materials2014, 7(4), 3084-3105; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma7043084Received: 24 March 2014 / Revised: 4 April 2014 / Accepted: 4 April 2014 / Published: 15 April 2014(This article belongs to the Special Issue Light Alloys and Their Applications)

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Figure 6. Steering knuckle die model (a) and finite element model (b).

Accurate Simulation of Complex Temperature Field in Counter-Pressure Casting Process Using A356 Aluminum Alloy

Yuncan Tian, Dongye Yang, Mengqi Jiang, and Bo HeResearch Center of High-Temperature Alloy Precision Forming, School of Materials Engineering, Shanghai University ofEngineering Science, Shanghai 201620, China International Journal of Metalcasting volume 15, pages259–270 (2021)Cite this article Abstract Automobile steering knuckle is an important part of the steering system, which is subjected to significant impacts and loads during its

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Fig. 2. Baseline and Optimized plunger speed profiles.

On the probabilistic nature of high-pressure die casting

EwanLordanaYijieZhangaKunDouabAlainJacotacChrysoulaTzileroglouaPaulBlakedZhongyunFanaaBrunel Centre for Advanced Solidification Technology, Brunel University London, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB83PH, UKbSchool of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, Hunan, ChinacCalcom ESI SA, SwitzerlanddJaguar Land Rover Ltd, Coventry, CV3 4LF, UK Abstract This article unmasks the probabilistic nature of high-pressure die casting; specifically, the cause of scatter in the tensile ductility of

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