Tag Archives: Magnesium alloys

Fig. 2 – Schematic picture of a four-chamber casting refining furnace7

Final Report on Refining Technologies of Magnesium

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “Final Report on Refining Technologies of Magnesium” published by Government of Canada. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction Magnesium recycling has become increasingly important due to the metal’s growing use in automotive die-casting. To sustain this growth, all forms of die-cast magnesium scrap must be

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Fig. 3 - Hydrogen removal to gas bubbles in a degasser.

Final Report on Refining Technologies of Aluminum

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “Final Report on Refining Technologies of Aluminum” published by Government of Canada. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction Aluminum refining is crucial for meeting the stringent quality demands of industries like automotive. The report details the three primary refining processes: fluxing, floatation, and filtration. These

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Fig. 1. Die-cast sample shape

Features and Vehicle Application of Heat Resistant Die Cast Magnesium Alloy

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “Features and Vehicle Application of Heat Resistant Die Cast Magnesium Alloy” published by SEI TECHNICAL REVIEW. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction Magnesium (Mg) alloys are desirable for lightweighting applications, particularly in automotive powertrains. However, commonly used alloys like AZ91 and AM60 suffer from poor

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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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Figure 8. Developed Al-6Zn-2Mg-1.5Cu alloy propeller

Development of Low-Pressure Die-Cast Al-Zn-Mg-Cu Alloy Propellers Part II: Simulations for Process Optimization

This article introduces the paper “Development of Low-Pressure Die-Cast Al-Zn-Mg-Cu Alloy Propellers Part II: Simulations for Process Optimization”. 1. Overview: Title: Development of Low-Pressure Die-Cast Al-Zn-Mg-Cu Alloy Propellers Part II: Simulations for Process OptimizationAuthor: Min-Seok Kim and Soonho WonPublication Year: 2024Publishing Journal: Materials (MDPI)Keywords: Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy; low-pressure die-casting; simulation; propeller; hot tearing 2. Research Background:

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Figure 9: Aluminum extruded 2D heat sinks (top left), aluminum machined heat sink (top right), zinc cast heat sinks (bottom left) [8], and new generation zinc cast heat sink (bottom right).

Development of a New High Fluidity Zinc Die Casting Alloy

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“Development of a New High Fluidity Zinc Die Casting Alloy”] published by [Conference Paper September 2010]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction ABSTRACT A new hot chamber zinc die casting alloy containing 4.5%AI, 0.01%Mg and 0.03%Cu was developed at Teck’s Product Technology Centre (PTC) in

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Fig. 4. Integrated magnesium door cast inner developed as part of a DOEsponsored project led by GM, right, and equivalent steel stamped door inner, left [10] (Copyright 2015 by IMA. Used with permission).

A review of magnesium die-castings for closure applications

This article introduces the paper “A review of magnesium die-castings for closure applications”. 1. Overview: 2. Background: The Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, enacted in 1975, mandated improvements in the average fuel economy of North American cars and light trucks. While initial increases were required from Model Year (MY) 1978–MY 1985, significant increases weren’t

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FIGURE 2 | Possible Mg-based alloys/hybrid materials for application in aerial vehicle construction like a quadcopter. Exemplified sources for further information about the materials are a: Naghdi et al. (2016), b: Dieringa et al. (2004), c: Gavras et al. (2019), d: Dieringa et al. (2017).

Novel Magnesium Based Materials

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“Novel Magnesium Based Materials: Are They Reliable Drone Construction Materials? A Mini Review”] published by [Frontiers in Materials]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction Novel magnesium-based materials are presented as ideal candidates for future aviation vehicles due to their lightweight nature, which can significantly enhance

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Fig. 1. Wear track profile sections used for LSCM.

Investigation of wear properties of magnesium and aluminum alloys for automotive applications

This article introduces the paper [“Investigation of wear properties of magnesium and aluminum alloys for automotive applications”] published by [Elsevier] in the journal of “Journal of Materials Processing Technology”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction This research paper investigates the wear properties of die cast and sand cast magnesium alloys (AS21 and AZ91D) and aluminum

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Fig. 1. Electromotive force series [1-3].

Corrosion of Magnesium Alloys: A Review

This article introduces the paper [“Corrosion of Magnesium Alloys: A Review”] published by [“International Journal of Multidisciplinary and Current Research”]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction Magnesium alloys are gaining popularity in aircraft and transportation technologies due to their high strength-to-weight ratio. However, their application is limited by corrosive properties, unlike aluminum alloys. This paper

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