Tag Archives: High pressure die casting

Fig. 6. Average weight of aluminum castings per vehicle.

Circumstances of the Automotive Industry Impact on Aluminum Foundries

Paper Title Navigating the Perfect Storm: A Deep Dive into the Automotive Industry’s Impact on Aluminum Foundries This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Circumstances of the Automotive Industry Impact on Aluminum Foundries” by R. Gallo, published in AFS Proceedings 2010 American Foundry Society (2010). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research

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Figure 1: Test bars are put into an aluminum 226 melt for a total time of 32 hours to evaluate the thermo-chemical resistance.

INCREASING COMPETITIVENESS IN HIGH PRESSURE DIE CASTING WITH ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

Boosting HPDC Profitability: How Additive Manufacturing Slashes Scrap Rates and Cycle Times This technical summary is based on the academic paper “INCREASING COMPETITIVENESS IN HIGH PRESSURE DIE CASTING WITH ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING” by Armin WIEDENEGGER, Günther PRUNNER, and Bostjan NOTAR, published in INDUSTRIJSKI FORUM IRT (2021). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for

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Fig.1 – (a) The rotating furnace-sonication system; (b) Impeller with nitrogen degassing, (c) Shock tower

An investigation on effect of rotary degassing-ultrasonic method on high pressure die casting products

Ultrasonic Melt Treatment: A Breakthrough in Porosity and Inclusion Reduction for HPDC This technical summary is based on the academic paper “An investigation on effect of rotary degassing-ultrasonic method on high pressure die casting products” by R. Haghayeghi, published in La Metallurgia Italiana (March 2022). It has been analyzed and summarized for technical experts by

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Figure 2 - Counter-pressure casting system [8].

Development of Heat Treatments for Components Produced by Low Pressure Die Casting in Aluminum Alloys

Unlocking Peak Performance in Cast Aluminum: A New Look at Heat Treatment for AlSi7Mg0.3 Alloys This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Development of Heat Treatments for Components Produced by Low Pressure Die Casting in Aluminum Alloys” by Ricardo Mil-Homens Jorge, submitted for the Master in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Porto

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Fig. 2. Exemplary results of the X-ray inspections for the details of various circulating scrap proportions: a) sample No. 1, b) sample No. 2, c) sample No. 3, d) sample No. 4, e) sample No. 5, f) sample No. 6

The Influence of the Proportion of Charge from Waste Materials on the Quality of High Pressure Castings

Maximizing Recycled Content: Finding the Quality Sweet Spot for Circulating Scrap in HPDC This technical summary is based on the academic paper “The Influence of the Proportion of Charge from Waste Materials on the Quality of High Pressure Castings” by P. Schlafka and A. W. Bydałek, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2019). It has

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Fig. 1 Hybrid gussets Al-Steel for a full electric urban utility vehicle (red parts: steel inserts, white parts: Al-casting nodes).

Evaluation of Coating Systems for Steel Aluminum Hybrid Casting

Beyond Brittle Bonds: How a PVD Al-Si Coating Revolutionizes Steel-Aluminum Hybrid Casting This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Evaluation of Coating Systems for Steel Aluminum Hybrid Casting” by Xiangfan Fang, published in Journal of Materials Science and Engineering A (2017). It has been analyzed and summarized for technical experts by CASTMAN. Keywords

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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

Mega-Casting in Automotive Production: The Die-Cast Aluminum Body

Mega-Casting: The High-Pressure Die Casting Revolution for Automotive Body-in-White This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Chancen und Risiken von Mega-Casting in der Fahrzeugproduktion – Die Karosserie aus dem Aluminium-Druckguss” by G. Schuh, G. Bergweiler, L. Dworog, and F. Fiedler, published in WT WERKSTATTSTECHNIK (2022). It has been analyzed and summarized for technical

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Fig. 1. Experimental sample – flange of alternator

Pressing Speed, Specific Pressure and Mechanical Properties of Aluminium Cast

Optimizing HPDC: How Plunger Speed and Specific Pressure Impact Aluminum Casting Quality This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Pressing Speed, Specific Pressure and Mechanical Properties of Aluminium Cast” by S. Gaspar and J. Pasko, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2016). It has been analyzed and summarized for technical experts by CASTMAN.

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Figure 1: reduction of weight using structural aluminum high pressure die casting parts instead of joined steel parts [1]

Correlation between process parameters and quality characteristics in aluminum high pressure die casting

Beyond the Shot Curve: How New Sensors are Revolutionizing Aluminum High Pressure Die Casting Quality Control This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Correlation between process parameters and quality characteristics in aluminum high pressure die casting” by M. Winkler, L. Kallien, and T. Feyertag, presented at the 2015 NADCA Die Casting Congress &

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Fig. 2. Exploded view showing components of Gating System

Design Simulation of Filing Sequence and Solidification Time for Cast Metal Matrix Composite by Low Pressure Die Casting

Simulating Success: How Low Pressure Die Casting Simulation Prevents Defects in Automotive MMC Wheels This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Design Simulation of Filing Sequence and Solidification Time for Cast Metal Matrix Composite by Low Pressure Die Casting” by R. S. Taufik, S. Shamsuddin, K. K. Mak, A. A. Tajul, M. A.

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