Tag Archives: High pressure die casting

Fig. 1. High pressure die casting plate for tensile test. Size: 220×65 mm, wall thickness 2, 3, 4 and 6 mm

New Die Casting Alloy with High Ductility in As Cast State for Automotive Structural Components

This article introduces the paper ‘New Die Casting Alloy with High Ductility in As Cast State for Automotive Structural Components’ published by ‘Journal of the Korea Foundry Society’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction In the pursuit of mitigating global warming, the automotive industry is persistently challenged to enhance fuel efficiency by reducing vehicle weight.

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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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Fig. 1.1 Gas porosity where the bubbles have been flattened by the pressure.

Effects of Casting Defects on Mechanical Properties of Aluminum Alloy Die-Casts

This article introduces the paper [‘Effects of Casting Defects on Mechanical Properties of Aluminum Alloy Die-Casts’] published by [‘Saitama University’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction Chapter 1 introduces the importance of die-cast alloy and their defects with development of acoustic microscopy technique and non-destructive evaluation and purpose of this thesis. Aluminium alloys are recognized

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Fig. 7 SEM on the fracture surfaces of the tensile samples

Low Solution Temperature Heat Treatment of AlSi9Cu3(Fe) High-Pressure Die-Casting Actual Automotive Components

This article introduces the paper ‘Low Solution Temperature Heat Treatment of AlSi9Cu3(Fe) High-Pressure Die-Casting Actual Automotive Components’ published by ‘Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction In the realm of high-pressure die-casting (HPDC), a significant limitation arises from the inability to apply high-temperature heat treatments to components due to the

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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 2. The Binary Phase Diagram of Al-Zn Alloy [1].

ANALYSIS OF MAGNESIUM ADDITION, HYDROGEN POROSITY AND T6 HEAT TREATMENT EFFECTS ON MECHANICAL AND MICROSTRUCTURAL PROPERTIES OF PRESSURE DIE CAST 7075 ALUMINUM ALLOY

This article introduces the paper “Analysis of Magnesium Addition, Hydrogen Porosity and T6 Heat Treatment Effects on Mechanical and Microstructural Properties of Pressure Die Cast 7075 Aluminum Alloy” presented at the THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES OF MIDDLE EAST TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Purpose and Research Questions:

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Fig. 4 : Robotic friction stir welding of an AM60 component

AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS OF MAGNESIUM AND ITS ALLOYS

This article introduces the paper “AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS OF MAGNESIUM AND ITS ALLOYS”. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Objectives and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology: 5. Main Research Findings: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Research Directions: 8. References: 9. Copyright: This material is based on the paper: AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS OF MAGNESIUM AND ITS

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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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Figure 26: Aluminum applications in a car [30].

Self hardening aluminum alloys for automotive applications

This article introduces the paper’Self hardening aluminum alloys for automotive applications’ published by Politecnico di Torino. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts This PhD thesis has been carried out in collaboration with Teksid Aluminum, an aluminum foundry situated in Carmagnola near Turin. The research focuses on Self-hardening aluminum alloys (Al-Zn-Si-Mg alloys), an innovative class of light aluminum

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Fig. 2. Electricity consumption by category of use.

Benchmarking aluminium die casting operations

This article introduces the paper “Benchmarking aluminium die casting operations”. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Purpose and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology: 5. Key Research Findings: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Research Directions: 8. References: 9. Copyright: This material is based on the paper by A. Tharumarajah: Benchmarking aluminium die casting operations.Paper

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