Tag Archives: High pressure die casting

Figure 9- Left: Schematics of a conventional HPDC cold chamber machine [14]; Right: Typical layout of a component produced by a cold chamber machine [15].

High Pressure Die Casting of Zamak alloys

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “High Pressure Die Casting of Zamak alloys” published by [FEUP FACULDADE DE ENGENHARIA UNIVERSIDADE DO PORTO]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction The high pressure die casting (HPDC) process has seen significant advancements, especially within the automotive sector. While aluminum alloys are commonly used, zinc

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Figure 3. Mould surface repaired by TIG welding

High pressure die casting mould repair technologies

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “High pressure die casting mould repair technologies” published by MTSM2017. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction This paper presents the most commonly used technologies for repairing high-pressure die-cast moulds. High-pressure die casting (HPDC) effectively addresses issues found in conventional casting, such as porosity, surface roughness,

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Conceptualization of Mega-Casting Concepts

Fields of Action in Mega-Casting for the Industrialization of Automotive Car Bodies

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “Fields of Action in Mega-Casting for the Industrialization of Automotive Car Bodies” published by 27. – 29. SEP 2022 | BAD NAUHEIM, GERMANY, Car Body Parts – from development to production. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction The automotive industry is undergoing a transformational process,

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Figure 1. a) Photograph of the as-solidified top surface of a sample of AM-HP2 cast in air and b) an optical photomicrograph near the ‘free’ surface of a section through the diameter of the casting shown in (a) and showing a very limited extent of oxidation.

AM-HP2: A New Magnesium High Pressure Diecasting Alloy for Automotive Powertrain Applications

This article introduces the paper “AM-HP2: A New Magnesium High Pressure Diecasting Alloy for Automotive Powertrain Applications” by Mark A. Gibson, Colleen J. Bettles, Morris T. Murray, and Gordon L. Dunlop, published in January 2006. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: The automotive industry seeks significant weight reduction. Magnesium alloys offer a potential solution, but their

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Establishing Guidelines to Improve the High-Pressure Die Casting Process of Complex Aesthetics Parts

Establishing Guidelines to Improve the High-Pressure Die Casting Process of Complex Aesthetics Parts

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“Establishing Guidelines to Improve the High-Pressure Die Casting Process of Complex Aesthetics Parts”] published by [IOS Press]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction The paper addresses the challenge of optimizing the High-Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) process for Zamak alloy aesthetic parts to minimize finishing operations.

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Fig. 10. Diecast car audio heat sink component with various alloy compositions; (a) Al-1.0 wt%Cu-0.6 wt%Fe-1.5 wt%Si), (b) Al1.0 wt%Cu-0.6 wt%Fe-2.0 wt%Si, (c) Al-2.5 wt%Cu-0.8 wt%Fe11 wt%Si-0.2 wt%Mg-0.3 wt%Mn (ALDC12).

Effect of Alloying Elements on the Thermal Conductivity and Casting Characteristics of Aluminum Alloys in High Pressure Die Casting

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“Effect of Alloying Elements on the Thermal Conductivity and Casting Characteristics of Aluminum Alloys in High Pressure Die Casting”] published by [‘Korean Institute of Metals and Materials’, ‘Chonbuk National University’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction Abstract: High pressure die casting is one of the

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Bild 1. Einordnung der Karosseriebauweise „Mega-Casting" und dessen Konzepte mit beispielhaften OEM und Modellen im Rahmenwerk der etablierten Karosseriebauweisen (Eigenleistung). Rahmenwerk und Teil-Darstellungen in Anlehnung an Birkert et al. [3], Stellantis [14], Land Rover [15], Tesla [5]. Grafik: WZL

Opportunities and Risks of Mega-Casting in Automotive Production – The Aluminum Die-Casted Body in White

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“Opportunities and Risks of Mega-Casting in Automotive Production – The Aluminum Die-Casted Body in White”] published by [WT Werkstattstechnik]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction The electric car manufacturer Tesla patented Mega-Casting in 2018, introducing a novel manufacturing method to produce a car body in

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Figure 1. Schematic diagram of a typical HPDC process.

Development of High Performance Copper Alloy Chill Vent for High Pressure Die Casting

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“Development of High Performance Copper Alloy Chill Vent for High Pressure Die Casting”] published by [‘International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics Research’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction In High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC), chill vents are crucial for removing residual air and gases

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Figure 1. (a) Image of “test specimen” HPDC die used in this study, (b) Image of “test specimen” casting using Nemalloy HE700.

Development of High Ductility Al-Zn-Mg Casting Alloys for Automotive Structural Components

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“Development of High Ductility Al-Zn-Mg Casting Alloys for Automotive Structural Components”] published by [MS&T19®]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction This research paper addresses the development of novel Al-Zn-Mg alloys designed for automotive structural components, aiming to meet the increasing demand for lightweighting in the

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Fig. 7.1.7 Exploded View of Assembly

Design of Single Cavity Pressure Die Casting Die for Automotive Part of Aluminum Alloy (AlSi-12) Using CAD Tool & Its Manufacturing by HPDC Technology

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“Design of Single Cavity Pressure Die Casting Die for Automotive Part of Aluminum Alloy (AlSi-12) Using CAD Tool & Its Manufacturing by HPDC Technology”] published by [Journal Publication of International Research for Engineering and Management (JOIREM)]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction Abstract”Manufacturers can create

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