Tag Archives: High pressure die casting (HPDC)

Figure 10: Optical micrograph from an industrially produced HPDC AM60 instrument panel. Etched microstructure: The large white particles are ESCs, whilst the gray structure is the fine grained matrix.

High Pressure Die Casting of Aluminium and Magnesium Alloys – Grain Structure and Segregation Characteristics

This article introduces the paper ‘High Pressure Die Casting of Aluminium and Magnesium Alloys – Grain Structure and Segregation Characteristics’ published by ‘Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction Cold chamber high pressure die casting, (HPDC), is an important commercial process for the production of complex near net shape

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Fig. 2: Schematic diagram of pouring scheme

Finite element analysis for die casting parameters in high-pressure die casting process

This article introduces the paper [‘Finite element analysis for die casting parameters in high-pressure die casting process’] presented at the [‘CHINA FOUNDRY’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: Aluminum alloy die casting technology is a forming method characterized by filling the cavity with liquid metal at high velocity and solidifying under

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Figure 2. Magnesium front engine cradle casting (SCMD)

Magnesium Advances and Applications in North America Automotive Industry

This article introduces the paper [‘Magnesium Advances and Applications in North America Automotive Industry’] published by [‘Trans Tech Publications’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction Abstract:Magnesium is increasingly recognized as a compelling alternative to traditional materials like steel, aluminum, and polymer composites in the automotive sector. This is primarily driven by the need for vehicle

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Fig. 1. Mold thermal evolution during pre-heating cycles simulation

Simplified models for high pressure die casting simulation

This article introduces the paper [‘Simplified models for high pressure die casting simulation’] presented at the [‘Procedia Engineering, The Manufacturing Engineering Society International Conference, MESIC 2015’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: The numerical simulation of metal casting processes is inherently complex. High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) simulation presents additional challenges

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Determination of interfacial heat transfer coefficient and its application in high pressure die casting process

Determination of interfacial heat transfer coefficient and its application in high pressure die casting process

This article introduces the paper [‘Determination of interfacial heat transfer coefficient and its application in high pressure die casting process’] published by [‘CHINA FOUNDRY’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction In this paper, the research progress of the interfacial heat transfer in high pressure die casting (HPDC) is reviewed. Results including determination of the interfacial

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Figure 3. Simulation results of the melt filling process: (A) Case 1; (B) Case 2; (C) Case 3

Layout Design and Die Casting Using CAE Simulation for Household Appliances

This article introduces the paper [‘Layout Design and Die Casting Using CAE Simulation for Household Appliances’] published by [‘MDPI’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction The study investigates the application of Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) technology in High-Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) for household appliances, specifically cooking grills. The research addresses the increasing demand for aluminum alloy

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Figure 9. Defect caused by the unreasonable temperature distribution in the solidification process. (a) Simulation result; (b) real part.

Simulation-enabled casting product defect prediction in die casting process

This article introduces the paper [‘Simulation-enabled casting product defect prediction in die casting process’] presented at the [‘International Journal of Production Research’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: In contemporary casting industries, a paradigm shift is observed from traditional trial-and-error workshop practices to Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE)-enabled simulation and ‘proof-of-concept’ methodologies. This

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Figure 1: Current usage for structural components in the automotive market

The Future of Structural Components in HPDC.

This paper summary is based on the article [‘The Future of Structural Components in HPDC.’] presented at the [‘Bühler AG’] 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts The continuing quest for lighter-weight components in the automotive industry hasseen the emergence of a lucrative new market for die casting: structural components.The demand for these large, complex components, such as

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Fig. 3: Six mega aluminum shape castings forming the entire lower body structure for Cadillac Celestiq vehicles [13]

Ultra-large aluminum shape casting: Opportunities and challenges

This article introduces the paper [‘Ultra-large aluminum shape casting: Opportunities and challenges’] presented at the [‘CHINA FOUNDRY’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: The increasing demand for light-weighting in automotive vehicles, especially electric vehicles, has led to a surge in the use of lightweight aluminum shape castings. These castings are crucial

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Figure 7. (a) Graphical illustration of a cold-chamber die casting machine. (b) Casting cycle for cold-chamber die casting [14].

Al Alloys and Casting Processes for Induction Motor Applications in Battery-Powered Electric Vehicles: A Review

This article introduces the paper “Al Alloys and Casting Processes for Induction Motor Applications in Battery-Powered Electric Vehicles: A Review” presented at the MDPI Metals 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: The increasing environmental concerns and the rapid growth of the battery-powered electric vehicle (BEV) industry have significantly driven research into lightweight materials. Aluminum (Al) alloys

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