This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Potential alternative for water and energy savings in the automotive industry: case study for an Austrian automotive supplier” by Peter Enderle, Otto Nowak, and Julia Kvas, published in the Journal of Cleaner Production (2012). It is summarized and analyzed for HPDC professionals by the experts at
This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Possibilities of reducing the degradation of molds for high-pressure of Al alloys” by Ján Hašul and Janette Brezinová, published in INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL “MACHINES. TECHNOLOGIES. MATERIALS” (2022). It is summarized and analyzed for HPDC professionals by the experts at CASTMAN. Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Optimization of Runner Design in Pressure Die Casting” published by “International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In order to produce high quality parts with high pressure die casting, computer aided simulation has been used to optimize mold designs. Finite difference (differential),
A Breakthrough in Smart Casting: Embedding Electronics Directly into Molten Aluminum This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Micromachined Thermogenerator Directly Integrated into Metal Parts: Technological Aspects of the Embedding Process” by A. Ibragimov, H. Pleteit, C. Pille, and W. Lang, published in the 1st Joint International Symposium on System-Integrated Intelligence 2012. It
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Strength of Aluminum Borate Whisker Reinforced Alkali Halides Salt Core” published by “J. JFS (Journal of the Japan Foundry Engineering Society)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Salt core for the high pressure die casting was investigated. Three alkali halides, i.e. sodium chloride NaCl (98%), potassium bromide KBr (99.7%)
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Studies on Die Filling of A356 Al alloy and Development of a Steering Knuckle Component using Rheo Pressure Die Casting System” published by “Journal of Materials Processing Technology”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In this study, a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model is developed to investigate die filling
This introduction paper is based on the paper “New Wear Resistant Hypereutectic AlSi4Cu4FeCrMn Alloys for High Pressure Die Casting” published by “International journal of metalcasting”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: This paper introduces an innovative concept for developing new wear-resistant hypereutectic aluminum-silicon alloys suitable for high-pressure die casting (HPDC). Conventional hypereutectic AlSi17Cu4Mg alloys, while offering good
How Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) Delivers Unprecedented Accuracy in Predicting HPDC Filling and Defects This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Simulation of casting complex shaped objects using SPH” by P.W. Cleary, J. Ha, M. Prakash, and T. Nguyen, published in the proceedings of the Shape Casting: The John Campbell Symposium by TMS
From Theory to Production: A Practical Guide to High-Pressure Die Casting for Engine Components This technical brief is based on the academic paper “PRODUCTION OF SINGLE CYLINDER ENGINE COMPONENTS THROUGH HIGH PRESSURE DIE CASTING IN SEDI ENUGU” by Nwonye E.I., Ilochonwu C.E., and Nwajagu C.O., published in Light Metals 2013 by TMS (The Minerals, Metals
A Blueprint for High-Integrity HPDC: Tackling Porosity in Structural Aluminum & Magnesium Castings This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Process and Tool Design for the High Integrity Die Casting of Aluminum and Magnesium Alloys” by Varun Nandakumar, presented as a Master’s Thesis at The Ohio State University (2014). It is summarized and
