This introduction paper is based on the paper “Synthesis and Characterization of SiC p Reinforced Magnesium Alloy Based Metal Matrix Composite Through Vacuum Assisted Stir Casting Process” published by “International Journal of Applied Engineering Research”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Development of light weight material is one of the challenging task for all the engineers and
This introduction paper is based on the paper “The Application of Magnesium Die Casting to Vehicle Closures” published by “SAE International”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: During the last decade, advances in magnesium die casting technology have enabled the production of large lightweight thin walled die castings that offer new approaches for low investment body construction
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Sustainability through Alloy Design: Challenges and Opportunities” published by “Elsevier”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Exciting metallurgical breakthroughs of the last decades, and the development and wide range availability of new and more capable experimental and theoretical tools for metals research, demonstrate that we are witnessing the dawn
This introduction paper is based on the paper “UTILIZATION OF ECOLOGICAL FRIENDLY CORES FOR MAGNESIUM ALLOYS CASTINGS” published by “METAL 2013”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The goal of this study is determination of utilization of cores based on inorganic materials without negative impacts on environment in gravity casting technology of Mg-alloys. The contribution includes analysis
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Development of Water-Soluble Composite Salt Sand Cores Made by a Hot-Pressed Sintering Process” published by “ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: A wide variety of water-soluble cores are widely used in hollow composite castings with internal cavities, curved channels, and undercuts. Among them, the cores
This article introduces the paper [‘Advances in Metal Casting Technology: A Review of State of the Art, Challenges and Trends—Part II: Technologies New and Revived’] presented at the [‘Metals’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: The present text is the second part of an editorial written for a Special Issue entitled
M. Schütze1, J. Ganzenmüller2, M. Becker3, C. Mangos1, G. Piazza2, L. Kallien1, E. Beeh21Aalen University; 2German Aerospace Center (DLR), Stuttgart; 3Oskar Frech GmbH + Co. KG, Schorndorf The industrial shift towards e-mobility is an opportunity for the economic production of high pressuredie castings (HPDC) components, such as motor housings, gearboxes and covers. Those parts are
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Effects of Trace Variation of Al Content on Microstructure and Properties of HPDC Mg-4Sm-2Al Alloy” published by “Special Casting & Nonferrous Alloys”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: SA42 and Mg-4Sm-2.6Al (SA42.6) alloys were fabricated by HPDC process, and influence of trace Al content on mechanical properties was systematically
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Newly Developed Magnesium Alloys for Powertrain Applications” published by “JOM: the journal of the Minerals, Metals & Materials Society”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Several new magnesium alloys have been developed recently for high-temperature applications to obtain an optimal combination of die castability, creep resistance, mechanical properties, corrosion
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Monitoring of the microstructure and mechanical properties of the magnesium alloy used for steering wheel manufacturing” published by “MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The article presents the microstructure and mechanical properties of magnesium steering wheels. These steering wheels are manufactured by high pressure die casting. High-pressure