Tag Archives: High pressure die casting (HPDC)

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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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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