Tag Archives: High pressure die casting

Electric powertrain components that require temperature control. The components with a red background are particularly suitable for direct cooling.

A Breakthrough in E-Mobility: Integrating Complex Cooling Channels Directly into Die-Cast Housings

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Leakage-free cooling channels for Die-cast housing components” published by Dirk Lehmhus, Christoph Pille, Dustin Borheck, et al. in Giesserei (2018). 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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Figure 2: The cast part (end head of motor) and the die.

Stop Guessing: How to Precisely Model and Optimize HPDC Venting with CFD

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Characterizing Flow Losses Occurring in Air Vents and Ejector Pins in High Pressure Die Castings” published by M.C. Carter, S. Palit, and M. Littler in NADCA (2010). It was analyzed and summarized for HPDC experts by CASTMAN experts with the help of LLM AI such as

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Fig. 4: Shrinkage [3]

Solving the Top 3 Defects in Aluminum Die Casting: A Research-Backed Guide

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Various Type of Defects on Pressure Die Casting for Aluminium Alloys” published by Jay M. Patel, Yagnang R. Pandya, Devang Sharma, and Ravi C. Patel in the International Journal for Scientific Research & Development (2017). It was analyzed and summarized for HPDC experts by CASTMAN experts

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Fig. 1. Production site and system boundaries including the relevant processes considered within the project.

A Systems Approach to Slashing Costs: How to Optimize Water and Energy Use in Your HPDC Plant

This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Potential alternative for water and energy savings in the automotive industry: case study for an Austrian automotive supplier” by Peter Enderle, Otto Nowak, and Julia Kvas, published in the Journal of Cleaner Production (2012). It is summarized and analyzed for HPDC professionals by the experts at

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Fig.1 Degradation of the mold part

Extend Mold Lifespan: How Advanced PVD Coatings Combat Degradation in Aluminum HPDC

This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Possibilities of reducing the degradation of molds for high-pressure of Al alloys” by Ján Hašul and Janette Brezinová, published in INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL “MACHINES. TECHNOLOGIES. MATERIALS” (2022). It is summarized and analyzed for HPDC professionals by the experts at CASTMAN. Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why

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Fig. 1. Runner System of the Modified Design

Optimization of Runner Design in Pressure Die Casting

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Optimization of Runner Design in Pressure Die Casting” published by “International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In order to produce high quality parts with high pressure die casting, computer aided simulation has been used to optimize mold designs. Finite difference (differential),

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Figure 1. Thermogenerator: (a) view from the structured side, (b) view through the transparent BSG-substrate.

Micromachined Thermogenerator Directly Integrated into Metal Parts Technological Aspects of the Embedding Process

A Breakthrough in Smart Casting: Embedding Electronics Directly into Molten Aluminum This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Micromachined Thermogenerator Directly Integrated into Metal Parts: Technological Aspects of the Embedding Process” by A. Ibragimov, H. Pleteit, C. Pille, and W. Lang, published in the 1st Joint International Symposium on System-Integrated Intelligence 2012. It

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Fig. 9: Microstructures and EDX results of purified NaCl (99.5%) reinforced by aluminum borate whisker. Whisker addition is 3.8vol%. (a) is SEM image with low magnification. (b) and (c) are enlarged area in fig. 6 (a). (d) and (e) are EDX results analyzed at fig.6 (b) and (c), respectively.

Strength of Aluminum Borate Whisker Reinforced Alkali Halides Salt Core

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Strength of Aluminum Borate Whisker Reinforced Alkali Halides Salt Core” published by “J. JFS (Journal of the Japan Foundry Engineering Society)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Salt core for the high pressure die casting was investigated. Three alkali halides, i.e. sodium chloride NaCl (98%), potassium bromide KBr (99.7%)

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Fig. 1: Schematic of the rheo pressure die casting system, showing its functional parts

Studies on Die Filling of A356 Al alloy and Development of a Steering Knuckle Component using Rheo Pressure Die Casting System

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Studies on Die Filling of A356 Al alloy and Development of a Steering Knuckle Component using Rheo Pressure Die Casting System” published by “Journal of Materials Processing Technology”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In this study, a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model is developed to investigate die filling

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Fig. 4: High pressure die casting test geometry shows critical sections which appear in real life engine blocks. The disc shaped casting indicates

New Wear Resistant Hypereutectic AlSi4Cu4FeCrMn Alloys for High Pressure Die Casting

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

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