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Fig. 2. Anodised Al-Si belt pulleys used in combustion engines

Reflectivity of anodised Al-Si alloy surface of belt pulleys used in combustion engines

Maximizing Component Durability: How Al-Si Alloy Casting and Anodization Impact Reflectivity in High-Temp Applications This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Reflectivity of anodised Al-Si alloy surface of belt pulleys used in combustion engines” by Krzysztof LABISZ, published in Scientific Journal of Silesian University of Technology. Series Transport (2021). Keywords Executive Summary The

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Figure 5a. Locations (A and B) for the micrographs in Figure 5b

Optimizing the Magnesium Die Casting Process to Achieve Reliability in Automotive Applications

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Optimizing the Magnesium Die Casting Process to Achieve Reliability in Automotive Applications” published by “SAE International”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: High pressure die casting is characterized by rapid die filling and subsequent rapid cooling of the molten metal in the die. These characteristics are favourable for magnesium

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Fig.1: An SEM image of an air-pore (A, right), associated with a region of micro-shrinkage porosity (A, left), alongside with a higher magnification view of the air-pore (B), showing the location that the EDX spectrum (C) was sampled from

Towards Location Specific Statistical Fracture Prediction in High Pressure Die Castings

Predicting Failure Before It Happens: A Breakthrough in Statistical Fracture Prediction for HPDC This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Towards Location Specific Statistical Fracture Prediction in High Pressure Die Castings” by R. Watson, W.D. Griffiths, T. Zeguer, and S. Ruffle, published in the proceedings of the 10th European LS-DYNA Conference (2015). Keywords

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Figure 10: Simulation compared with real casting of cracks

Apply simulation application optimize production process for car industry

Optimize Automotive Die Casting: A Guide to Simulation for Defect Reduction and Efficiency This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Apply simulation application optimize production process for car industry” by Phan Van Tong. Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for HPDC Professionals In the competitive automotive industry, mass-producing parts from

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Fig.1 - Picture of the casting used for the present study with indication of the analyzed areas.

Characterization of microstructural and mechanical properties of high-pressure die-cast en ac 46000 alloy

Paper Title Optimizing EN AC 46000 Alloy Performance: The Real Impact of Copper Content in High Pressure Die Casting This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Characterization of microstructural and mechanical properties of high-pressure die-cast en ac 46000 alloy” by M. Tocci, S. Ferri, L. Montesano, and A. Pola, published in La Metallurgia

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Fig. 1 – Isometric view subassembly gearbox cover and bracket Renault X95

RESEARCHES CONCERNING CONSTRUCTIVE AND TECHNOLOGICAL IMPROVEMENTS OF AUTOMOTIVE GEARBOX SUSPENSION BRACKETS

Optimizing HPDC: A Data-Driven Approach to Eliminating Porosity in Automotive Brackets This technical summary is based on the academic paper “RESEARCHES CONCERNING CONSTRUCTIVE AND TECHNOLOGICAL IMPROVEMENTS OF AUTOMOTIVE GEARBOX SUSPENSION BRACKETS” by Ferencz PETI#¹ and Lucian GRAMA #2, published in The 6th edition of the Interdisciplinarity in Engineering International Conference “Petru Maior” University of Tîrgu

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Fig. 1. Specimen on the Plate

Effect of Yttrium on the Microstructure of Gravity Die Cast A356 Alloy

Unlocking A356 Alloy Performance: How Yttrium Addition Refines Microstructure for Superior Castings This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Effect of Yttrium on the Microstructure of Gravity Die Cast A356 Alloy” by Ying Pio Lim and Wei Hong Yeo, published in Proceedings of the World Congress on Mechanical, Chemical, and Material Engineering (MCM

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Figure 1. Effects of aging temperature on the Vickers hardness curves of die cast Al–Si–Cu–Mg alloy

AGING METALLURGY AND MECHANICAL PRPERTIES ON Al-Si-Cu-Mg DIE CASTING ALLOY

Unlocking Peak Hardness in ADC12 Alloys: A Two-Step Aging Strategy for HPDC This technical summary is based on the academic paper “AGING METALLURGY AND MECHANICAL PRPERTIES ON Al-Si-Cu-Mg DIE CASTING ALLOY” by T. Ando et al., published in the Proceedings of the 16th International Aluminum Alloys Conference (ICAA16) (2018). It has been analyzed and summarized

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Figure 2: Exposition of wheel hub in Light Metal Technology (LMT) conference, Gmunden, 2012 and CT scan of the magnesium wheel hub

An innovative use of CT method in light metals development

Beyond Defect Detection: Using CT for Predictive Damage Modelling in HPDC This technical summary is based on the academic paper “An innovative use of CT method in light metals development” by Christoph Angermeier and Amir M. Horr, published in iCT Conference 2014. Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for HPDC Professionals For

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Fig. 3. Effects of Fe and Mn content on soldering layer.

Mechanical and Die Soldering Properties of Al-Si-Mg Alloys with Vacuum HPDC Process

Unlocking T6 Heat Treatment: How Vacuum HPDC and Alloy Control Eliminate Defects in Automotive Aluminum Castings This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Mechanical and Die Soldering Properties of Al-Si-Mg Alloys with Vacuum HPDC Process” by Chang-Yeol Jeong, Yu-Seok Kim, Jun-Hyung Ryu, and Heon-Joo Kim, published in Proceedings of the 12th International Conference

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