Tag Archives: High pressure die casting

Fig. 1. Statorbuchse EC, a) Geometry, b) EC 75, c) EC 55

Effect of Core Temperature on HPDC Internal Casting Quality

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Effect of Core Temperature at HPDC on the Internal Quality of the Casting” published by “Archives of Foundry Engineering”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: High pressure die casting (HPDC) is one of the most productive casting methods to produce a wide range of aluminum components with high dimensional

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Fig. 1. Schematic of FSP experimental setting with tool shoulder and pin geometry and position of miniature and bulk E8 tensile specimens with respect to FSP nugget zone.

Friction Stir Processing: A Thermomechanical Processing Tool for High Pressure Die Cast Al-Alloys for Vehicle Light-weighting

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Friction Stir Processing: A Thermomechanical Processing Tool for High Pressure Die Cast Al-Alloys for Vehicle Light-weighting” published by “Manufacturing Letters”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: This study uses friction stir processing (FSP) for thermomechanical processing of high-pressure die-casting (HPDC) to modify microstructure and improve mechanical properties. FSP is

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Figure 1. schematic views of; a) vertical; b) horizontal and c) curved die chill casting processes

Data Models for Casting Processes – Performances, Validations and Challenges

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Data Models for Casting Processes – Performances, Validations and Challenges” published by “IOP Publishing”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Data-driven models with their associated data learning and training schemes can be utilised for the light metal casting processes. This paper presents the basis of data model building processes

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Fig. 4. Schematic view of individual devices in the casting workplace: (1 – high pressure casting machine, 2 – machine extraction, 3 – cutting press, 4 – data matrix code punch, 5 – foundry mould treatment manipulator, 6 – cooling bath, 7 – holding furnace, 8 – handling robot, 9 – robotic, automatic palletizing)

Green Innovations in Foundry Production Processes of Automobile Castings

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Green Innovations in Foundry Production Processes of Automobile Castings” published by “Rocznik Ochrona Środowiska”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The paper deals with individual possibilities for energy savings and the use of chemicals in the production of automotive components. Specifically, it focuses on operating an aluminium foundry where

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Figure 3: Experimentation setup: vertical die casting machine of the capacity of 100 Tons (Industrial caseCGL)

Analysis and Optimisation of High Pressure Die Casting Parameters to Achieve Six Sigma Quality Product Using Numerical Simulation Approach

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Analysis and Optimisation of High Pressure Die Casting Parameters to Achieve Six Sigma Quality Product Using Numerical Simulation Approach” published by “International Journal of Engineering and Management Research”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: A numerical simulation approach is proposed to predict the optimal parameter setting during high pressure

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Fig. 7 The scanning electron microscope (SEM) images of solidified structure. (a) and (b) : NaCl–10 mol%Na2CO3. (c) and (d) : NaCl– 70 mol%Na2CO3.

Strength of Salt Core Composed of Alkali Carbonate and Alkali Chloride Mixtures Made by Casting Technique

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Strength of Salt Core Composed of Alkali Carbonate and Alkali Chloride Mixtures Made by Casting Technique” published by “Materials Transactions / Japan Foundary Engineering Society”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The strength of four binary systems NaCl-Na2CO3, KCI-K2CO3, KCI-NaCl and K2CO3-Na2CO3 was investigated in order to develop expendable

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Fig. 6. Sketch of the casting technique used by Gibbs Die Casting to cast Mg alloys [144].

Progress and prospects in Mg-alloy super-sized high pressure die casting for automotive structural components

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Progress and prospects in Mg-alloy super-sized high pressure die casting for automotive structural components” published by “Journal of Magnesium and Alloys”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Since the introduction of Tesla’s Giga-Casting process, the automotive industry has widely accepted the concept of super-sized structural components due to their

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Fig. 4 - Porosity identify by a) X-ray on components from the first experimental activity, b) FEM simulations, c) X-ray on components from the final experimental activity (optimization of process parameters)

Numerical and experimental analysis of a high pressure die casting Aluminum suspension cross beam for light commercial vehicles

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Numerical and experimental analysis of a high pressure die casting Aluminum suspension cross beam for light commercial vehicles” published by “La Metallurgia Italiana”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The purpose of the present paper is to enhance and deepen the lightweight optimization in automotive, in particular for commercial

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Figure 8. The megacasting replaces many stamped parts at the rear of this Volvo's chassis (Carney, 2022)

New Trends in Aluminum Die Casting Alloys for Automotive Applications

This introduction paper is based on the paper “New Trends in Aluminum Die Casting Alloys for Automotive Applications” published by “The Eurasia Proceedings of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (EPSTEM)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In order to provide ecological balance, new technologies are being developed to reduce fuel consumption. Within these new technologies, usage of

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Figure 1. Hybrid HPDC casting with gating system, casting and metal sheet. The metal sheet is connected to the casting by the surface contour of the metal sheet (ribs), which is filled by the melt.

Multi-scale simulation of hybrid light metal structures produced by high pressure die casting

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Multi-scale simulation of hybrid light metal structures produced by high pressure die casting” published by “IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In modern automotive structural components, metal sheets are combined with casting parts to enable a light and mechanical stable structure. In

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