Tag Archives: High pressure die casting

Figure 1. Shock Tower Casting

Characterization of Magnesium Automotive Components Produced by Super-Vacuum Die Casting Process

This article introduces the paper “Characterization of Magnesium Automotive Components Produced by Super-Vacuum Die Casting Process”. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Objectives and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology: 5. Main Research Findings: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Follow-up Research: 8. References: [1] Brown, Z., Szymanowski, B., Musser, M., Saha, D. and Seaver,

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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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Advances in metal casting technology: A review of state of the art, challenges and trends—Part I: changing markets, changing products

Advances in Metal Casting Technology: A Review of State of the Art, Challenges and Trends—Part I: Changing Markets, Changing Products

This article introduces the paper [‘Advances in Metal Casting Technology: A Review of State of the Art, Challenges and Trends—Part I: Changing Markets, Changing Products’] presented at the [‘Metals’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: Metal casting is identified as one of the “oldest primary shaping processes known to humanity”. The

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Fig. 1. casting schematic including three tensile bars with one diameter of 6.4 mm at the center and one plate sample with a thickness of 2.5 mm

3D characterization of pores expansion behavior in high pressure die castings during heat treatment

This article introduces the paper [‘3D characterization of pores expansion behavior in high pressure die castings during heat treatment’] presented at the [‘SSRN’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: Heat treatment is a well-established method for enhancing the mechanical properties of as-cast components by modifying phase composition and morphology. However, the

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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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Fig. 1. Engine bracket (chassis system) made from the JDA1 aluminum alloy. (a) Design drawings; (b) and (c) photograph of the casted component.

Automobile Lightweight Technology: Development Trends of Aluminum/Magnesium Alloys and Their Forming Technologies

This article introduces the paper “Automobile Lightweight Technology: Development Trends of Aluminum/Magnesium Alloys and Their Forming Technologies”. 1. Overview: 2. Background: China is facing severe energy consumption, safety, and environmental problems due to continuous increases in vehicle production and ownership. Vehicle lightweighting technology is crucial for the sustainable development of the automotive industry, improving fuel

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Fig. 1. Sampling locations for fatigue testing and metallographic examination.

Fatigue behavior of A356-T6 aluminum cast alloys. Part I. Effect of casting defects

This article introduces the paper [‘Fatigue behavior of A356-T6 aluminum cast alloys. Part I. Effect of casting defects’] presented at the [‘Journal of Light Metals’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: Cast aluminum alloys are increasingly utilized in the automotive sector owing to their superior castability, corrosion resistance, and notably their

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Fig. 8. Schematic illustration of spray/blow after part ejection.

A complete computer aided engineering (CAE) modelling and optimization of high pressure die casting (HPDC) process

This article introduces the paper “A complete computer aided engineering (CAE) modelling and optimization of high pressure die casting (HPDC) process” presented in the Journal of Manufacturing Processes. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Purpose and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology: 5. Main Research Results: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Follow-up Research: 8.

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Figure 1. MMLV concept vehicle

Aluminum High-Pressure Vacuum Die Casting Applications for the Multi-Material Lightweight Vehicle (MMLV) Body Structure

This article introduces the paper “Aluminum High Pressure Vacuum Die Casting Applications for the Multi Material Lightweight Vehicle Program (MMLV) Body Structure”. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: This research stemmed from the Multi-Material Lightweight Vehicle (MMLV) project, a collaborative effort initiated in 2012 by Magna International, the U.S. Department of Energy, and Ford Motor Company.

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Figure 7. Water testing results for Fr unmatched (left) vs. Fr matched (right) (a) 0.5 s after pullingplug, (b) 0.74 s (c) 1 s, (d) 1.24 s.

A Novel Approach to Visualize Liquid Aluminum Flow to Advance Casting Science

This paper summary is based on the article “A Novel Approach to Visualize Liquid Aluminum Flow to Advance Casting Science” presented at the “MDPI Materials” 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Social/Academic Context of the Research Topic:In sand-casting, turbulent filling of molten metal is a well-known precursor to casting defects such as bi-films, porosity, and oxide

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