Tag Archives: Microstructure

Figure 11. Aircraft engine schematic (GE 90) along with constituent materials by weight. Adapted from Schafrik et. al. [265].

Sustainability through Alloy Design: Challenges and Opportunities

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

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Fig. 1. The flowchart of the manufacturing process

Development of Water-Soluble Composite Salt Sand Cores Made by a Hot-Pressed Sintering Process

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

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Figure 13. Surface of the SA-sample analyzed with the confocal laser scanning microscope. The top images show the sample’s surface before coming into contact with molten salt and the bottom two images show the surface after molten salt contact. Next to the laser images (a,c), the corresponding optical images are displayed (b,d). No significant change in the surface can be seen. The results of the confocal laser scanning microscopy for the other two droplets do not differ qualitatively.

Influence of Salt Support Structures on Material Jetted Aluminum Parts

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Influence of Salt Support Structures on Material Jetted Aluminum Parts” published by “Materials (MDPI)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Like most additive manufacturing processes for metals, material jetting processes require support structures in order to attain full 3D capability. The support structures have to be removed in subsequent

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Fig. 1 Microstructure of H (a), L (b), T (c) alloys in as-cast state.

DESIGN OF A NEW CASTING ALLOYS CONTAINING LI OR TI+ZR AND OPTIMIZATION OF ITS HEAT TREATMENT

This introduction paper is based on the paper “DESIGN OF A NEW CASTING ALLOYS CONTAINING LI OR TI+ZR AND OPTIMIZATION OF ITS HEAT TREATMENT” published by “METAL 2014”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In this paper was proposed to design new casting alloys on the base of the Al-Mg-Si system using Li addition to achieve precipitation

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Fig2 Rotor core assembly(A) and squirrel cage(B)

Process Control and Thixoforming of Cu Rotor for High Efficiency Motors

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Process Control and Thixoforming of Cu Rotor for High Efficiency Motors” published by “Transactions of Materials Processing”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Rotor in small-medium induction motor has been usually manufactured by aluminum diecasting. In order to improve the efficiency of induction motors, newly developed Cu-Ca alloys have

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Figure 3. Buckling analysis model: boundary condition and load cases.

Experimental and Numerical Study of an Automotive Component Produced with Innovative Ceramic Core in High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC)

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Experimental and Numerical Study of an Automotive Component Produced with Innovative Ceramic Core in High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC)” published by “Metals (MDPI)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Weight reduction and material substitution are increasing trends in the automotive industry. High pressure die casting (HPDC) is the conventional

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Figure 1. Crank case specimen produced with the HPDC process.

Minimizing the casting defects in high-pressure die casting using Taguchi analysis

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Minimizing the casting defects in high-pressure die casting using Taguchi analysis” published by “Scientia Iranica, Transactions B: Mechanical Engineering”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Abstract. High-Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) is one of the major production processes of the automotive industry, widely used to manufacture geometrically complex nonferrous castings.

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Figure 6. Sample images of parts produced by compound (a–c) and hybrid casting (d); (a,b) AlSi7Mg0.3 LPDC subsize front axle carrier frame demonstrator with integrated EN AW-6060 extrusion, general (a) and detail view (b); (c) AlSi9Cu3 HPDC e-motor housing demonstrator with integrated aluminum tubes as cooling channels, cast by ae group AG, Gerstungen, Germany; (d) aerospace secondary structure hybrid bracket combining a CFRP and an aluminum HPDC component [131] (all images by Fraunhofer IFAM).

Advances in Metal Casting Technology: A Review of State of the Art, Challenges and Trends—Part II: Technologies New and Revived

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

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Fig. 4. Anodized element made from the AC-AlSi9Cu3 aluminium alloy, produced by the Pressure Cast method

Anodization of cast aluminium alloys produced by different casting methods

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Anodization of cast aluminium alloys produced by different casting methods” published by “ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In this paper the usability of two casting methods, of sand and high pressure cast for the anodization of AlSi12 and AlSi9Cu3 aluminium cast alloys was investigated.

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Figure 6. Images showing interior applications of HPDC magnesium alloys: (a) AZ91D automotive audio amplifier cast by Twin City die casting company [44]; (b) AM60 display bracket on 2021 ford explorer; (c) AM60 steering column cast by Meridian lightweight technologies; (d) AM50 center console on Audi A8 and (e) AM60 center stack on JLR defender [45] (courtesy of GF casting solutions).

Applications of High-Pressure Die-Casting (HPDC) Magnesium Alloys in Industry

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Applications of High-Pressure Die-Casting (HPDC) Magnesium Alloys in Industry” published by “IntechOpen”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: High-pressure die-cast (HPDC) magnesium alloys have seen diverse applications in the automotive industry, primarily driven by requirements in internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. As the automotive industry is transitioning to an

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