Tag Archives: Microstructure

Figure 6. (a) Hydroformed aluminum rail for Corvette Z06 shown immediately after forming (Luo & Sachdev, 2008). (b) AZ31 magnesium tube gas-formed at 350°C showing 80% circumference expansion (Luo & Sachdev, 2008)

Recent advances in light metals and manufacturing for automotive applications

How Computational Tools and Advanced Manufacturing are Driving the Next Generation of Lighter, More Efficient Vehicles This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Recent advances in light metals and manufacturing for automotive applications” by A. A. Luo, published in CIM Journal (2021). It is summarized and analyzed for industry professionals by the experts

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Unlocking 31% Higher Hardness in Aluminum Composites: A Data-Driven Guide to Process Optimization

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Stir Casting Process Analysis and Optimization for Better Properties in Al-MWCNT-GR-Based Hybrid Composites” published by Kanchiraya Shivalingaiah, Vinayaka Nagarajaiah, et al. in Metals (2022). It was analyzed and summarized for casting experts by CASTMAN experts with the help of LLM AI such as Gemini, ChatGPT, and

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Figure 3. Example of recycling of Mg-Zr-Nd aeronautical components (alloys type: RZ5).

Recycling of magnesium alloys aeronautical parts for obtaining sacrificial anodes

Transforming Aerospace Scrap into High-Performance Sacrificial Anodes This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Recycling of magnesium alloys aeronautical parts for obtaining sacrificial anodes” by A. Buzaianu, G. Popescu, C.A. Popescu, A.F. Olteanu, I. Rusu, and P. Motoiu, published as an Article in 2008. It is summarized and analyzed for industry professionals by

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Figure 1.1: Gravity die mold [3].

Vertical vs. Horizontal Die Casting: Which Arrangement Maximizes Mechanical Properties?

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “ANALYSIS OF MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND MICROSTRUCTURE OF MULTIPLE DIE CAVITY PRODUCTS PRODUCED IN VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL ARRANGEMENT BY GRAVITY DIE CASTING” published by SALEH S SALEH ELFALLAH in Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (2012). It was analyzed and summarized for

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Fig. 1 Hardness of specimens cooled at various

Unlocking Peak Hardness: The Surprising Role of Bainite in Age-Hardened Copper Steels

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Age Hardening in Martensitic/Bainitic Matrices in a Copper-Bearing Steel” published by C. N. Hsiao and J. R. Yang in Materials Transactions, JIM (2000). It was analyzed and summarized for HPDC experts by CASTMAN experts with the help of LLM AI such as Gemini, ChatGPT, and Grok.

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Figure 1. Basic rapid investment casting process flowchart

Rapid Investment Casting of Nano-treated Aluminum Alloy 2024

Overcoming the ‘Impossible’: How Nanoparticles Unlock High-Strength Aluminum for Investment Casting This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Rapid Investment Casting of Nano-treated Aluminum Alloy 2024” by Yitian Chi, Narayanan Murali, and Xiaochun Li. This is a preprint research paper and has not been peer reviewed. It is summarized and analyzed for manufacturing

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Mechanical Properties of Al6061- Al₂O₃ Metal Matrix Composite Using Die Casting Technique

Optimizing Strength and Wear Resistance in Aluminum Composites: A Die Casting Breakthrough This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Mechanical Properties of Al6061- Al₂O₃ Metal Matrix Composite Using Die Casting Technique” by Mahendra HM, Prakash GS, Prasad KSK, and Rajanna, published in the Journal of Material Science and Metallurgy (2018). It is summarized

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Figure 0.2: (a) The geometrical dimensions and (b) the thickness distribution (mm) of the 2020 Ford explorer aluminium shock tower.

A cost-efficient process route for the mass production of thin-walled structural aluminum body castings

This article introduces the paper ‘A cost-efficient process route for the mass production of thin-walled structural aluminum body castings’ published by ‘RWTH Aachen University’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction In response to the automotive sector’s demand for reduced vehicle weight to improve fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emissions, this thesis investigates a cost-efficient process

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Research on Properties and Applications of New Lightweight Aluminum Alloy Materials

Research on Properties and Applications of New Lightweight Aluminum Alloy Materials

How Advanced Aluminum Alloys are Revolutionizing Automotive Manufacturing and Sustainability This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Research on Properties and Applications of New Lightweight Aluminum Alloy Materials” by Yucheng Yong, published in Highlights in Science, Engineering and Technology (2024). It is summarized and analyzed for industry professionals by the experts at STI

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Fig. 3.1 Shrinkage prediction by Modulus Method 5)

Research on Porosity Defects of Al-Si Alloy Castings made with Permanent mold

From Theory to Foundry Floor: Using the Niyama Criterion to Eliminate Porosity in Permanent Mold Castings This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Research on Porosity Defects of Al-Si Alloy Castings Made with Permanent Mold” by MINAMI Rin (July, 2005). It is summarized and analyzed for casting professionals by the experts at STI

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