Tag Archives: High pressure die casting (HPDC)

Figure 4.1: Compression chamber of Gleeble-3800 thermo-mechanical simulator showing the sample, thermocouple, load cell and L-gauge.

Material characterization of aluminum alloys for automotive and aerospace applications

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Material characterization of aluminum alloys for automotive and aerospace applications” published by “Luleå University of Technology”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Aluminum alloys are one of the widely used materials in the structural components of automobiles and especially aircraft. The valid prediction of the performance and life span

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Fig. 19—Appearance of Chinese script a-Fe compound in: (a) OM image of an as-cast part, and (b) SEM image of a tensile tested part.

Inhomogeneous Skin Formation and Its Effect on the Tensile Behavior of a High Pressure Die Cast Recycled Secondary AlSi10MnMg(Fe) Alloy

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Inhomogeneous Skin Formation and Its Effect on the Tensile Behavior of a High Pressure Die Cast Recycled Secondary AlSi10MnMg(Fe) Alloy” published by “Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The current study investigated the microstructure evolution, mechanical properties, and fracture behavior of a high pressure

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Fig. 1. (a) Diagram of HPDC configuration showing different parts, (b) Top view of an actual cast part, and (c) Side view of an actual cast part showing the steps with wall thickness of 1-, 2-, 4-, 6-, 10- and 15-mm. (Adapted with permission from Dalai et al. [19]).

Evaluation of detrimental effect on the ductility caused by the inhomogeneous skin and casting defects in a high pressure die cast recycled secondary alloy

This introduction paper is based on the paper “[Evaluation of detrimental effect on the ductility caused by the inhomogeneous skin and casting defects in a high pressure die cast recycled secondary alloy]” published by “[Materials Characterization]”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The usage of recycled alloys in the high pressure die casting (HPDC) applications for automobiles

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Figure 1. Casting region with gating system and 8 tensile samples HPDC tensile.

Evolution of Dilatant Shear Bands in High Pressure Die Casting for Al-Si Alloy

This introduction paper is based on the paper “The Evolution of Dilatant Shear Bands in High Pressure Die Casting for Al-Si Alloy” published by “Preprints.org”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Bands of interdendritic porosity and positive macrosegregation are commonly observed in pressure die castings, with previous studies demonstrating their close relation to dilatant shear bands in

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Fig. 1. Statorbuchse EC, a) Geometry, b) EC 75, c) EC 55

Effect of Core Temperature on HPDC Internal Casting Quality

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Effect of Core Temperature at HPDC on the Internal Quality of the Casting” published by “Archives of Foundry Engineering”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: High pressure die casting (HPDC) is one of the most productive casting methods to produce a wide range of aluminum components with high dimensional

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Figure 1. schematic views of; a) vertical; b) horizontal and c) curved die chill casting processes

Data Models for Casting Processes – Performances, Validations and Challenges

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Data Models for Casting Processes – Performances, Validations and Challenges” published by “IOP Publishing”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Data-driven models with their associated data learning and training schemes can be utilised for the light metal casting processes. This paper presents the basis of data model building processes

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Figure 3: Experimentation setup: vertical die casting machine of the capacity of 100 Tons (Industrial caseCGL)

Analysis and Optimisation of High Pressure Die Casting Parameters to Achieve Six Sigma Quality Product Using Numerical Simulation Approach

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Analysis and Optimisation of High Pressure Die Casting Parameters to Achieve Six Sigma Quality Product Using Numerical Simulation Approach” published by “International Journal of Engineering and Management Research”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: A numerical simulation approach is proposed to predict the optimal parameter setting during high pressure

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Fig. 7 The scanning electron microscope (SEM) images of solidified structure. (a) and (b) : NaCl–10 mol%Na2CO3. (c) and (d) : NaCl– 70 mol%Na2CO3.

Strength of Salt Core Composed of Alkali Carbonate and Alkali Chloride Mixtures Made by Casting Technique

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Strength of Salt Core Composed of Alkali Carbonate and Alkali Chloride Mixtures Made by Casting Technique” published by “Materials Transactions / Japan Foundary Engineering Society”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The strength of four binary systems NaCl-Na2CO3, KCI-K2CO3, KCI-NaCl and K2CO3-Na2CO3 was investigated in order to develop expendable

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Fig. 4 - Porosity identify by a) X-ray on components from the first experimental activity, b) FEM simulations, c) X-ray on components from the final experimental activity (optimization of process parameters)

Numerical and experimental analysis of a high pressure die casting Aluminum suspension cross beam for light commercial vehicles

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Numerical and experimental analysis of a high pressure die casting Aluminum suspension cross beam for light commercial vehicles” published by “La Metallurgia Italiana”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The purpose of the present paper is to enhance and deepen the lightweight optimization in automotive, in particular for commercial

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Figure 8. The megacasting replaces many stamped parts at the rear of this Volvo's chassis (Carney, 2022)

New Trends in Aluminum Die Casting Alloys for Automotive Applications

This introduction paper is based on the paper “New Trends in Aluminum Die Casting Alloys for Automotive Applications” published by “The Eurasia Proceedings of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (EPSTEM)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In order to provide ecological balance, new technologies are being developed to reduce fuel consumption. Within these new technologies, usage of

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