Tag Archives: High pressure die casting

Fig. 1. Integrated fully automatic HPDC cell: (a) furnace, melt feeding and casting extraction; (b) heating, cooling and spraying units; (c) HPDC die and die temperature control systems.

Effect of high pressure die casting on the castability, defects and mechanical properties of aluminium alloys in extra-large thin-wall castings

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

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Figure 2.1: Die Slabs containing Die insert

HPDC Die design for Additive Manufacturing

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

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Fig. 1 RESAL supply format [15].

LOW CARBON FOOTPRINT ALUMINIUM COMPONENTS FOR E-MOBILITY

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

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Fig. 1 SEED pulping process principle [3]

Effect of T6 Treatment on Microstructures and Mechanical Properties of Semi-Solid A356 Alloy

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).

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Figure 2: Hardness Testing Specimen

Mechanical Properties of Al6061- Al2O3 Metal Matrix Composite Using Die Casting Technique

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).

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Fig. 2. a) First casting die for creating shear and pullout specimen (b) from flat steel sheets and c) second casting die for creating cross-tension specimen (d) from Ushaped steel sheets

Influence of high-pressure die casting parameters on bonding characteristics of aluminium-steel hybrid-castings for automotive lightweight structures

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

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Figure 1 – Schematic Image of the Component with Gating system and locations for analyses.

COMPARISON OF MICROSTRUCTURE AND TENSILE PROPERTY OF SILAFONT-36 AND MERCALOY 367 IN A REAR CROSS MEMBER PROTOTYPE CASTING USING HPDC PROCESS

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

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Fig. 1. Casting “body”

Influence of Sand Fluidization on Structure and Properties of Aluminum Lost Foam Casting

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

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Fig. 4. Segregation of casting obtained: a) without cooling;b) with water mist cooling system method; 1 – boundary layer; 2 – cast core

THE EFFECT OF WATER MIST COOLING OF CASTING DIE ON THE SOLIDIFICATION, MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF AlSi20 ALLOY

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).

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Figure 1 The aluminium life cycle

The Chemical Composition of Post-Consumer Aluminium Scrap – A Challenge in Aluminium Recycling

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

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