Redefining HPDC Castability: How Effective Flow Length (EFL) Unlocks Ductility in Extra-Large Structural Components This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Effect of high pressure die casting on the castability, defects and mechanical properties of aluminium alloys in extra-large thin-wall castings” by Zhichao Niu, Guangyu Liu, Tian Li, and Shouxun Ji, published in
Can Additive Manufacturing Create Lightweight HPDC Dies That Withstand Extreme Stresses? A Simulation Study This technical summary is based on the academic paper “HPDC Die design for Additive Manufacturing” by Mohammadali Baradaran and Ambareeksh Tharayil Pradeep, published by Jönköping University (2018). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for HPDC Professionals In the
From Scrap to Structure: The Viability of Recycled Aluminum HPDC for E-Mobility This technical summary is based on the academic paper “LOW CARBON FOOTPRINT ALUMINIUM COMPONENTS FOR E-MOBILITY” by Elisa Fracchia, Claudio Mus, published in ACTA METALLURGICA SLOVACA (2024). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for HPDC Professionals In the global shift
Unlocking Peak Performance in A356 Alloy: A Deep Dive into T6 Heat Treatment for Semi-Solid Die Casting This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Effect of T6 Treatment on Microstructures and Mechanical Properties of Semi-Solid A356 Alloy” by Jun Zhou, Caihua Wang*, and Larry Wang, published in The 75th World Foundry Congress (2024).
Boosting Al6061 Performance: A Deep Dive into Al2O3 Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites via Die Casting This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Mechanical Properties of Al6061- Al2O3 Metal Matrix Composite Using Die Casting Technique” by Mahendra HM, Prakash GS, Prasad KSK, and Rajanna, published in the Journal of Material Science and Metallurgy (2018).
Unlocking 25 MPa Bond Strength in Aluminium-Steel Hybrid Castings: A Deep Dive into HPDC Process Optimization This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Influence of high-pressure die casting parameters on bonding characteristics of aluminium-steel hybrid-castings for automotive lightweight structures” by Florian Mielke, Damian Sulik, and Xiangfan Fang, published in the Journal of Manufacturing
Silafont-36 vs. Mercaloy 367: A Head-to-Head Comparison for High-Integrity Structural Aluminum Casting This technical summary is based on the academic paper “COMPARISON OF MICROSTRUCTURE AND TENSILE PROPERTY OF SILAFONT-36 AND MERCALOY 367 IN A REAR CROSS MEMBER PROTOTYPE CASTING USING HPDC PROCESS” by K Sadayappan, G Birsan, X Zeng, and S Shankar, published in Contributed
Beyond the Die: How Advanced Cooling in Lost Foam Casting Unlocks Superior Aluminum Casting Properties This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Influence of Sand Fluidization on Structure and Properties of Aluminum Lost Foam Casting” by P. Kaliuzhnyi, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2020). It has been analyzed and summarized for technical
Unlocking Superior Hardness in AlSi20 Castings: A Deep Dive into Water Mist Die Cooling This technical summary is based on the academic paper “THE EFFECT OF WATER MIST COOLING OF CASTING DIE ON THE SOLIDIFICATION, MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF AlSi20 ALLOY” by R. Władysiak, A. Kozuń, and T. Pacyniak, published in Arch. Metall. Mater. (2017).
The Recycled Aluminum Dilemma: Mastering Chemical Composition for High-Integrity Die Casting This technical summary is based on the academic paper “The Chemical Composition of Post-Consumer Aluminium Scrap – A Challenge in Aluminium Recycling” by Ciprian Bulei, Imre Kiss, and Mihai–Paul Todor, published in Acta Polytechnica Hungarica (2023). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research