Tag Archives: Microstructure

Fig. 1. Scheme of demulsification set-up

Research on Properties and Applications of New Lightweight Aluminum Alloy Materials

The Future is Light: Unpacking the Properties and Applications of Lightweight Aluminum Alloy Casting This technical summary 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 has been analyzed and summarized for technical experts

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Fig. 5. Comparison between experimental and numerical simulations of the Charpy test for AlSi9MgMn–T1 using a mesh with element lengths of approximately 0.1 mm.

Recent Developments in Through-Process Modelling of Aluminium Die-Castings

Predicting Failure Before it Happens: A Breakthrough in Through-Process Modelling for HPDC Aluminum This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Recent Developments in Through-Process Modelling of Aluminium Die-Castings” by Cato Dørum, Hans Ivar Laukli, Odd Sture Hopperstad, and Torodd Berstad, published in Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Aluminium Alloys (2010). Keywords

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Fig. 2: Different specimens after tests

Modeling of Damage Behavior of Cast Aluminum Components Taking into Account Porosity Effects

Beyond Standard Simulation: A New Porosity Damage Model for Predicting Failure in Aluminum Die Castings This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Modeling of Damage Behavior of Cast Aluminum Components Taking into Account Porosity Effects” by Dong-Zhi Sun, Andrea Ockewitz, Florence Andrieux, and Herbert Klamser, published in Proceedings of the 12th International Conference

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Fig. 3. Effects of Fe and Mn content on soldering layer.

Mechanical and Die Soldering Properties of Al-Si-Mg Alloys with Vacuum HPDC Process

Unlocking T6 Heat Treatment: How Vacuum HPDC and Alloy Control Eliminate Defects in Automotive Aluminum Castings This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Mechanical and Die Soldering Properties of Al-Si-Mg Alloys with Vacuum HPDC Process” by Chang-Yeol Jeong, Yu-Seok Kim, Jun-Hyung Ryu, and Heon-Joo Kim, published in Proceedings of the 12th International Conference

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Review of Microstructures and Properties of Felled Metal Alloy Composites (Al-17Sі-Gr-Cf )

Review of Microstructures and Properties of Felled Metal Alloy Composites (Al-17Si-Gr-Cf)

A Deep Dive into Zinc Alloy Composites: A Review of Microstructures and Properties of Felled Metal Alloy Composites (Al-17Si-Gr-Cf) This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Review of Microstructures and Properties of Felled Metal Alloy Composites (Al-17Si-Gr-Cf)” by Manas Mayank and Dr. Manish Gangil, published in Research Journal of Engineering Technology and Medical

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Fig. 1. Relationship between log A (Elongation) and UTS (Ultimate Tensile Strength) for different variants of heat treatment

Quality Index of the AlSi7Mg0.3 Aluminium Casting Alloy Depending on the Heat Treatment Parameters

Unlocking Peak Performance in AlSi7Mg0.3: How Jet Cooling Boosts the Quality Index This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Quality Index of the AlSi7Mg0.3 Aluminium Casting Alloy Depending on the Heat Treatment Parameters” by E. Czekaj, J. Zych, Z. Kwak, A. Garbacz-Klempka, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2016). Keywords Executive Summary The

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Fig.1. (a) Mechanical properties: (a1) Tensile stress-strain curveandcorresponding mechanical property values of AMbased alloys. (a2) YS, UTS and EL of various die-casting Mg alloys. (b)Corrosion property: (b1) hydrogen evolution volume-time curves; (b2) corrosion rate bar chart. (c)Macro-view photographs of fluidity test sample of AMbasedalloys: (c1) AM60; (c2) AM61; (c3) AM60-0.2Ce; (c4) AM60-0.2La.

Low Cost High Performance HPDC AM60 Based Alloys for Super-Sized Integrated Automotive Components

Unlocking Super-Sized Automotive Castings: How a Pinch of Lanthanum Transforms AM60 Alloy Performance This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Low Cost High Performance HPDC AM60 Based Alloys for Super-Sized Integrated Automotive Components” by Jing Wang, Jiangfeng Song, Bin Jiang, and Fusheng Pan, presented at The 75th World Foundry Congress (2024). Keywords Executive

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Fig. 1 Gating system of casting and experimental tempering system [17]

Temperature Conditions Change in the High Pressure Die Casting mold Volume Depending on the Gating System Volume

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Temperature Conditions Change in the High Pressure Die Casting mold Volume Depending on the Gating System Volume” published by “Archives of Foundry Engineering”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The high pressure die casting technology is characterized by high efficiency, which is given by pressing the liquid metal into

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Fig. 2. Microstructure of Al-Si-Mg-Mn and Al-Mg-Si-Mn alloys in the initial state and after chemical modification of eutectic (developed based on: www.alurheinfelden.com)

Microstructure Formation and Grain Refinement of Al-Mg-Si-Mn Casting Alloys

Optimizing Al-Mg-Si-Mn Casting Alloys: The Dual Role of Titanium in Grain Refinement and Microstructure Control This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Microstructure formation and grain refinement of Al-Mg-Si-Mn casting alloys” by Viktoriya Boyko, Edward Czekaj, Małgorzata Warmuzek, and Kostiantyn Mykhalenkov, published in Transactions of the Foundry Research Institute (2018). Keywords Executive Summary

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Fig. 2. Structure of the sand cast alloy(top left) and anodic layer (top right) and structure of the high pressure cast (bottom left) and anodic layer (bottom right) produced on the composite EN-ACAlSi9Cu3

INFLUENCE OF ALUMINIUM ALLOY ANODIZING AND CASTING METHODS ON STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES

Optimizing Anodized Aluminum Components: Why Your Casting Method is the Critical First Step This technical summary is based on the academic paper “INFLUENCE OF ALUMINIUM ALLOY ANODIZING AND CASTING METHODS ON STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES” by J. KONIECZNY, K.LABISZ, M. POLOK-RUBINIEC, A. WŁODARCZYK-FLIGIER, published in Arch. Metall. Mater. (2016). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why

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