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Figure 2: Gray cast iron.

Investigating the Microscopic Structure of Cast Iron and Its Application in Industry

From Lab to Production Line: How Cast Iron Microstructure Analysis Boosts Component Performance This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Investigating the Microscopic Structure of Cast Iron and Its Application in Industry” by Milad Karimi, published in Journal of Engineering in Industrial Research (2023). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters

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Figure.1. Optical micrographs of the as cast samples (a) Die casting specimen, (b) Squeeze Casting at pressure of 50MPa, (c) Squeeze Casting at pressure of 75MPa, (d) Squeeze Casting at pressure of 100MPa

A Comparative Work on Die Casting and Squeeze Casting Techniques of A319 Cast Aluminium Alloy

Squeeze Casting vs. Die Casting: A Data-Driven Comparison for A319 Aluminum Alloy Components This technical summary is based on the academic paper “A Comparative Work on Die Casting and Squeeze Casting Techniques of A319 Cast Aluminium Alloy” by M. Naveen Kumar, V. Mohanavel, C. Jayasekar, N. Dineshbabu and S. Udishkumar, published in the 11th International

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Fig. 9. Freezing time [s] of materials CP-Al, 2124, 2218, and 6063 prepared at 0, 25, 75, 100, 125 and 150 MPa

EFFECT OF LIQUID FORGING PRESSURE ON SOLUBILITY AND FREEZING COEFFICIENTS OF CAST ALUMINUM 2124, 2218 AND 6063 ALLOYS

How Liquid Forging Pressure Unlocks Superior Hardness and Reduces Porosity in Aluminum Alloys This technical summary is based on the academic paper “EFFECT OF LIQUID FORGING PRESSURE ON SOLUBILITY AND FREEZING COEFFICIENTS OF CAST ALUMINUM 2124, 2218 AND 6063 ALLOYS” by Vineet Tirth and Amir Arabi, published in Archives of Metallurgy and Materials (2020). It

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Fig. 2 Macrostructure of AlSi10.5Cu1.2Mn0.8Ni1.2Pb0.5 alloy a) sand mold b) metal mold

The Effect of Casting Mold Material on Microstructure of Al-Si Alloys

Paper Title Metal vs. Sand Molds: How Cooling Rate Dictates Al-Si Alloy Microstructure and Performance This technical summary is based on the academic paper “The Effect of Casting Mold Material on Microstructure of Al-Si Alloys” by Tomas Vlach and Jaromir Cais, published in MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY (2022). It has been analyzed and summarized for technical experts

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Fig.1 Thermal analysis of the temperature profile obtained by the inverse heat transfer model

MICROSTRUCTURE SIMULATION OF HIGH PRESSURE DIE CAST MAGNESIUM ALLOY BASED ON MODIFIED CA METHOD

This introduction paper is based on the paper “MICROSTRUCTURE SIMULATION OF HIGH PRESSURE DIE CAST MAGNESIUM ALLOY BASED ON MODIFIED CA METHOD” published by “ACTA METALLURGICA SINICA”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: As the lightest structural material, magnesium alloy has been widely used in the automotive, aerospace and electronic industries. High pressure die casting (HPDC) process

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Fig. 1. Microstructure of AlZn10Si8Mg cast alloy, etch. Fuss (full colour version available online)

CHARACTERIZATION OF PHASES IN SECONDARY AlZn10Si8Mg CAST ALLOY

Unlocking Performance in Recycled Aluminum: A Deep Dive into Secondary AlZn10Si8Mg Alloy Microstructure This technical summary is based on the academic paper “CHARACTERIZATION OF PHASES IN SECONDARY AlZn10Si8Mg CAST ALLOY” by Eva Tillová, Emília Ďuriníková, and Mária Chalupová, published in Materials Engineering – Materiálové inžinierstvo (2011). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters

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Fig. 16. Thin wall heat dissipation shells (a, b, and c — front, back, and perspective view, respectively), which are produced by air cooled stirring rod (ACSR) process combined with high-pressure die casting machine [51]. Here, A, B, C, and D — regions from which the samples were prepared [51] to study their microstructure and mechanical properties

CASTING QUALITY ENHANCEMENT USING NEW BINDERS ON SAND CASTING AND HIGH-PRESSURE RHEO-DIE CASTING

Beyond Conventional HPDC: How Rheo-Casting Improves Mechanical Properties and Reduces Porosity This technical summary is based on the academic paper “CASTING QUALITY ENHANCEMENT USING NEW BINDERS ON SAND CASTING AND HIGH-PRESSURE RHEO-DIE CASTING” by P. Puspitasari and J.W. Dika, published in Prog. Phys. Met., Vol. 20, No. 3 (2019). It has been analyzed and summarized

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Figure 1. Photographs of the die-casting die used for manufacturing mechanical parts after the diecasting operation, showing (a) the die cavity and heat-checking and (b) the core pin.

MATERIAL PROPERTIES OF DIE-CASTING DIE AROUND HEAT-CHECKING CREATED BY A HIGH-PRESSURE ALUMINUM ALLOY DIE-CASTING OPERATION

Unlocking the Secrets of Die-Casting Die Heat-Checking: New Research Reveals Root Causes and Mitigation Clues This technical summary is based on the academic paper “MATERIAL PROPERTIES OF DIE-CASTING DIE AROUND HEAT-CHECKING CREATED BY A HIGH-PRESSURE ALUMINUM ALLOY DIE-CASTING OPERATION” by Mitsuhiro Okayasu and Junya Shimazu, published in International Journal of Metalcasting (2025). It has been

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Fig. 1 High-pressure die-cast specimens

Metallurgical Assessment of Novel Mg-Sn-La Alloys Produced by High-Pressure Die Casting

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Metallurgical Assessment of Novel Mg-Sn-La Alloys Produced by High-Pressure Die Casting” published by “The Korean Institute of Metals and Materials”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Mg alloys containing Al are widely used for industrial applications, but the use of these alloys as an automotive part is limited due

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Fig. 1 Spiral fluidity test mold

PREDICTION OF FLUIDITY OF CASTING ALUMINUM ALLOYS USING ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORK

Predict­ing Cast­ing Alu­minum Alloy Flu­id­i­ty with AI: A New Mod­el for Defect-Free Production This technical summary is based on the academic paper “PREDICTION OF FLUIDITY OF CASTING ALUMINUM ALLOYS USING ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORK” by Yuan Gao, Hengcheng Liao, Xiaojing Suo, and Qigui Wang, published in Contributed Papers from Materials Science and Technology 2019 (MS&T19) (2019).

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