This introduction paper is based on the paper “New Wear Resistant Hypereutectic AlSi4Cu4FeCrMn Alloys for High Pressure Die Casting” published by “International journal of metalcasting”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: This paper introduces an innovative concept for developing new wear-resistant hypereutectic aluminum-silicon alloys suitable for high-pressure die casting (HPDC). Conventional hypereutectic AlSi17Cu4Mg alloys, while offering good
How Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) Delivers Unprecedented Accuracy in Predicting HPDC Filling and Defects This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Simulation of casting complex shaped objects using SPH” by P.W. Cleary, J. Ha, M. Prakash, and T. Nguyen, published in the proceedings of the Shape Casting: The John Campbell Symposium by TMS
From Theory to Production: A Practical Guide to High-Pressure Die Casting for Engine Components This technical brief is based on the academic paper “PRODUCTION OF SINGLE CYLINDER ENGINE COMPONENTS THROUGH HIGH PRESSURE DIE CASTING IN SEDI ENUGU” by Nwonye E.I., Ilochonwu C.E., and Nwajagu C.O., published in Light Metals 2013 by TMS (The Minerals, Metals
A Blueprint for High-Integrity HPDC: Tackling Porosity in Structural Aluminum & Magnesium Castings This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Process and Tool Design for the High Integrity Die Casting of Aluminum and Magnesium Alloys” by Varun Nandakumar, presented as a Master’s Thesis at The Ohio State University (2014). It is summarized and
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Modelling the High Pressure Die Casting Process Using SPH” published by “CSIRO Mathematical and Information Sciences, Victoria, Australia”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In this paper we review the progress in the SPH modelling of HPDC that has occurred over the past four years of this CAST funded
This introduction paper is based on the paper “On determining the critical velocity in the high-pressure die casting machine’s shot sleeve using CFD” published by “Preprint submitted to Elsevier”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: This paper investigates the critical plunger velocity in high-pressure die casting during the slow phase of the piston motion and how it
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Mega and Giga Casting: A New Technological Paradigm for Die Material and Design” published by “The 75th World Foundry Congress”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The sociotechnological transition to electric mobility requires much lighter, more economic and more sustainable life cycle Electric Vehicles (EVs). To meet with these
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Mechanisms of Leaker Formation in Aluminium High Pressure Die Casting” published by “University of Queensland”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Within this report an understanding of the mechanisms of leaker formation, both in general and in a specific aluminium high pressure die casting, is developed. This understanding is
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Mechanical Properties of Salt Core Comprised of Alkali Carbonate and Alkali Chloride” published by “J. JFS”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The strength of salt core comprised of NaCl-Na2CO3, KCI-K2CO3, KC1-NaCl and K2CO3-Na2CO3 binary salt systems was investigated in order to develop expendable core for high pressure die
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Material flow cost accounting for aluminum gravity die casting in electrical products manufacturing” published by “Journal of Business and Industrial Marketing”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Purpose – This study aims to determine the best way to apply material flow cost accounting (MFCA) in an SME environment with
