Tag Archives: High pressure die casting (HPDC)

Bild 1. Einordnung der Karosseriebauweise „Mega-Casting“ und dessen Konzepte mit beispielhaften OEM und Modellen im Rahmenwerk der etablierten Karosseriebauweisen (Eigenleistung). Rahmenwerk und Teil-Darstellungen in Anlehnung an Birkert et al. [3], Stellantis [14], Land Rover [15], Tesla [5]. Grafik: WZL

Mega-Casting in Automotive Production: The Die-Cast Aluminum Body

Mega-Casting: The High-Pressure Die Casting Revolution for Automotive Body-in-White This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Chancen und Risiken von Mega-Casting in der Fahrzeugproduktion – Die Karosserie aus dem Aluminium-Druckguss” by G. Schuh, G. Bergweiler, L. Dworog, and F. Fiedler, published in WT WERKSTATTSTECHNIK (2022). It has been analyzed and summarized for technical

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Fig. 1. Experimental sample – flange of alternator

Pressing Speed, Specific Pressure and Mechanical Properties of Aluminium Cast

Optimizing HPDC: How Plunger Speed and Specific Pressure Impact Aluminum Casting Quality This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Pressing Speed, Specific Pressure and Mechanical Properties of Aluminium Cast” by S. Gaspar and J. Pasko, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2016). It has been analyzed and summarized for technical experts by CASTMAN.

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Figure 1: reduction of weight using structural aluminum high pressure die casting parts instead of joined steel parts [1]

Correlation between process parameters and quality characteristics in aluminum high pressure die casting

Beyond the Shot Curve: How New Sensors are Revolutionizing Aluminum High Pressure Die Casting Quality Control This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Correlation between process parameters and quality characteristics in aluminum high pressure die casting” by M. Winkler, L. Kallien, and T. Feyertag, presented at the 2015 NADCA Die Casting Congress &

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Fig. 6. Comparison of weld joint macrostructure a) with cutting fluid; b) piston lubrication fluid; c) without contamination

Mass production welding of die-cast aluminium alloys by electron beam

Solving Weldability Issues in Die-Cast Aluminum: A Breakthrough in Electron Beam Welding for Mass Production This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Mass production welding of die-cast aluminium alloys by electron beam” by Daniel Drimal, Frantisek Kolenic, and Lubos Kovac, published in “E+E” (2018). It has been analyzed and summarized for technical experts

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Figure 1. Schematic diagram of a typical HPDC process.

Development of High Performance Copper Alloy Chill Vent for High Pressure Die Casting

Boost HPDC Efficiency by 158%: The Power of High Performance Copper Alloy Chill Vents This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Development of High Performance Copper Alloy Chill Vent for High Pressure Die Casting” by Duoc T Phan, Syed H Masood, Syed H Riza, and Harsh Modi, published in the International Journal of

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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)

Redefining Automotive Safety: A 47% Lighter HPDC Aluminum Suspension Cross Beam

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Numerical and experimental analysis of a high pressure die casting Aluminum suspension cross beam for light commercial vehicles” by S. Cecchel, D. Ferrario, published in La Metallurgia Italiana (2016). It has been analyzed and summarized for technical experts by CASTMAN with the assistance of AI. Keywords

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

How Rotary Degassing-Ultrasonic Methods Can Slash Porosity in HPDC Products

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “An investigation on effect of rotary degassing-ultrasonic method on high pressure die casting products” published in La Metallurgia Italiana (2022). 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 Summary

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Figure 1. Schematic diagram of a typical HPDC process.

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Boost Cooling Efficiency by 158%: The Power of Copper Alloy Chill Vents in HPDC This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Development of High Performance Copper Alloy Chill Vent for High Pressure Die Casting” published by Duoc T Phan, Syed H Masood, Syed H Riza, and Harsh Modi in International Journal of Mechanical

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Figure 1.1: Gravity die mold [3].

Vertical vs. Horizontal Die Casting: Which Arrangement Maximizes Mechanical Properties?

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “ANALYSIS OF MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND MICROSTRUCTURE OF MULTIPLE DIE CAVITY PRODUCTS PRODUCED IN VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL ARRANGEMENT BY GRAVITY DIE CASTING” published by SALEH S SALEH ELFALLAH in Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (2012). It was analyzed and summarized for

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Figure 0.2: (a) The geometrical dimensions and (b) the thickness distribution (mm) of the 2020 Ford explorer aluminium shock tower.

A cost-efficient process route for the mass production of thin-walled structural aluminum body castings

This article introduces the paper ‘A cost-efficient process route for the mass production of thin-walled structural aluminum body castings’ published by ‘RWTH Aachen University’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction In response to the automotive sector’s demand for reduced vehicle weight to improve fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emissions, this thesis investigates a cost-efficient process

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