Tag Archives: High pressure die casting (HPDC)

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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Source: Daimler AG, Dr. Lutz Storsberg, Mercedes-Benz Cars, Structural Symposium Bühler AG, Hamilton, Canada, October 1, 2013

High Integrity Diecasting for Structural Applications

Unlocking Structural Performance: A Guide to High Integrity Diecasting for Automotive Applications This technical summary is based on the presentation “High Integrity Diecasting for Structural Applications” by Martin Hartlieb of VIAMI INTERNATIONAL INC., presented at the iMdc meeting, WPI, Worcester, MA (2013). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for HPDC Professionals The

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Fig. 6. Average weight of aluminum castings per vehicle.

Circumstances of the Automotive Industry Impact on Aluminum Foundries

Paper Title Navigating the Perfect Storm: A Deep Dive into the Automotive Industry’s Impact on Aluminum Foundries This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Circumstances of the Automotive Industry Impact on Aluminum Foundries” by R. Gallo, published in AFS Proceedings 2010 American Foundry Society (2010). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research

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Figure 1: Test bars are put into an aluminum 226 melt for a total time of 32 hours to evaluate the thermo-chemical resistance.

INCREASING COMPETITIVENESS IN HIGH PRESSURE DIE CASTING WITH ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

Boosting HPDC Profitability: How Additive Manufacturing Slashes Scrap Rates and Cycle Times This technical summary is based on the academic paper “INCREASING COMPETITIVENESS IN HIGH PRESSURE DIE CASTING WITH ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING” by Armin WIEDENEGGER, Günther PRUNNER, and Bostjan NOTAR, published in INDUSTRIJSKI FORUM IRT (2021). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for

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Fig.1 – (a) The rotating furnace-sonication system; (b) Impeller with nitrogen degassing, (c) Shock tower

An investigation on effect of rotary degassing-ultrasonic method on high pressure die casting products

Ultrasonic Melt Treatment: A Breakthrough in Porosity and Inclusion Reduction for HPDC This technical summary is based on the academic paper “An investigation on effect of rotary degassing-ultrasonic method on high pressure die casting products” by R. Haghayeghi, published in La Metallurgia Italiana (March 2022). It has been analyzed and summarized for technical experts by

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Figure 2 - Counter-pressure casting system [8].

Development of Heat Treatments for Components Produced by Low Pressure Die Casting in Aluminum Alloys

Unlocking Peak Performance in Cast Aluminum: A New Look at Heat Treatment for AlSi7Mg0.3 Alloys This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Development of Heat Treatments for Components Produced by Low Pressure Die Casting in Aluminum Alloys” by Ricardo Mil-Homens Jorge, submitted for the Master in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Porto

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Fig. 2. Exemplary results of the X-ray inspections for the details of various circulating scrap proportions: a) sample No. 1, b) sample No. 2, c) sample No. 3, d) sample No. 4, e) sample No. 5, f) sample No. 6

The Influence of the Proportion of Charge from Waste Materials on the Quality of High Pressure Castings

Maximizing Recycled Content: Finding the Quality Sweet Spot for Circulating Scrap in HPDC This technical summary is based on the academic paper “The Influence of the Proportion of Charge from Waste Materials on the Quality of High Pressure Castings” by P. Schlafka and A. W. Bydałek, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2019). It has

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