Tag Archives: Microstructure

Fig. 1. Principle of friction stir welding (Backer and Bolmsjo, 2014)

A critical review of friction stir welding process

A Comprehensive Guide to FSW: Understanding the Process, Parameters, and Potential for High-Strength Joints This technical brief is based on the academic paper “A Critical Review of Friction Stir Welding Process” by Verma, S. M. & Misra, J.P., published in DAAAM International Scientific Book 2015. It is summarized and analyzed for manufacturing and design professionals

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Fig. 4: High pressure die casting test geometry shows critical sections which appear in real life engine blocks. The disc shaped casting indicates

New Wear Resistant Hypereutectic AlSi4Cu4FeCrMn Alloys for High Pressure Die Casting

This introduction paper is based on the paper “New Wear Resistant Hypereutectic AlSi4Cu4FeCrMn Alloys for High Pressure Die Casting” published by “International journal of metalcasting”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: This paper introduces an innovative concept for developing new wear-resistant hypereutectic aluminum-silicon alloys suitable for high-pressure die casting (HPDC). Conventional hypereutectic AlSi17Cu4Mg alloys, while offering good

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Fig. 1 Experimental work: (a) Automatic MIG welding; (b) FSW process; (c) Three welded plates

A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS AMONG THE WELDED Al-6061 PLATES JOINED BY FSW, MIG AND TIG WELDING METHODS

MIG vs. TIG vs. FSW: A Data-Driven Guide to Selecting the Strongest Welding Method for Al-6061 This technical brief is based on the academic paper “A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS AMONG THE WELDED Al-6061 PLATES JOINED BY FSW, MIG AND TIG WELDING METHODS” by Aaluri Praveen Reddy and Saurabh Dewangan, published in ACTA METALLURGICA SLOVACA (2023). It

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Fig. 3 Microstructures at different zones of the friction stir welded Cu-SS Joint Future work:

A combined full-field imaging and metallography approach to assess the local properties of friction stir welded (FSW) copper-stainless steel joints

Unlocking the Secrets of Dissimilar Metal Joining: Advanced Imaging Techniques Reveal How to Create Stronger, More Reliable Copper-Steel Bonds. This technical brief is based on the academic paper “A combined full-field imaging and metallography approach to assess the local properties of friction stir welded (FSW) copper-stainless steel joints” by S. Ramachandran, J.M. Dulieu-Barton, P.A.S. Reed,

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FSW (Friction Stir Welding)

“FSW: The high-strength joining technology that needs no bolts or rivets.” FSW (Friction Stir Welding) is a solid-state joining method developed in 1991 at The Welding Institute (TWI) in the UK. Unlike conventional fusion welding, FSW joins materials without melting them. The process involves inserting a rotating tool into the joint line. The frictional heat

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Figure 1. Hole in the material dropping area.

Shotsleeve with Inte‑gral Thermal Regulation

SHOT SLEEVE WITH INTEGRAL THERMAL REGULATION How Integral Thermal Control Extends Service Life by Over 15x and Boosts Casting Quality This technical brief is based on the academic paper “SHOT SLEEVE WITH INTEGRAL THERMAL REGULATION” by F. Miglierina (Omnia Press S.r.l.) and B. Vianello (Zanussi Metallurgica S.p.a.), published in the 6th International Tooling Conference. It

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Figure 1: Surface properties for all the ratios

Properties of Zinc alloy cast product with different composition of Silica Sand and Bentonite in Green Sand Mould

Optimizing Your Castings: How Sand Composition Dictates Zinc Alloy Performance This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Properties of Zinc alloy cast product with different composition of Silica Sand and Bentonite in Green Sand Mould” by Zatil Alyani Mohd Amin, Faizul Che Pa, and P.M Ir. Mohd Ichwan Nasution. It is summarized and

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Figure 2.3 Schematic of a low and high angle grain boundary and the angle of misorientation [8].

Properties of the nanocrystalline layers obtained by methods of severe plastic deformation in metals and alloys for biomedical applications

Beyond the Surface: How Severe Plastic Deformation Boosts Biomedical Implant Performance This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Properties of the nanocrystalline layers obtained by methods of severe plastic deformation in metals and alloys for biomedical applications” by Konrad Skowron, submitted for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Physics (Kraków 2021). It

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Figure 1. Examples of alloy AZ6NF castings

New generation of high strength aluminum casting alloys

This introduction paper is based on the paper “New generation of high strength aluminum casting alloys” published by “Light Metal Age”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The article represents the research results for phase composition, structure, and mechanical properties of the new sparingly alloyed high strength alloy of the Al-Zn-Mg-Ni-Fe system (Nickalyn-AZ6NF). The main advantages of

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FIG. 6.1 Portions of tensile stress -strain  curves in metals.1 (a) Elastic behavior. (b) Elastic and plastic behaviors.

Properties of Engineering Materials

A Design Engineer’s Guide to Material Properties: Mastering the Fundamentals for Optimal Performance This technical brief is based on the academic chapter “Chapter 6: Properties of Engineering Materials” by Theodore Gela, D.Eng.Sc., from the MECHANICAL DESIGN HANDBOOK. It is summarized and analyzed for HPDC professionals by the experts at CASTMAN. Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge:

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