Tag Archives: Microstructure

Figure 1. Microstructure of the Al-Cu alloy generated at different CRs with different methods: (a–c) using sand mold casting method, CR 1.65 K/s, (d–f) using cooper mold casting method, CR 5.7 K/s, (g–i) using twin-roll casting method, CR 117.3 K/s [4]. Reprinted with permission from the publisher.

A Comprehensive Study of Cooling Rate Effects on Diffusion, Microstructural Evolution, and Characterization of Aluminum Alloys

This article introduces the paper ‘A Comprehensive Study of Cooling Rate Effects on Diffusion, Microstructural Evolution, and Characterization of Aluminum Alloys’ published by ‘MDPI’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction Abstract:”Cooling Rate (CR) definitively influences the microstructure of metallic parts manufactured through various processes. Factors including cooling medium, surface area, thermal conductivity, and temperature control

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Fig. 2. Micrograph of Al-8%Si Alloy Sand Cast at a Pouring Temperature of 700o C (x125); white patches are primary α while dark patches are eutectic, α + Si.

A Comparative Analysis of Grain Size and Mechanical Properties of Al-Si Alloy Components Produced by Different Casting Methods

This article introduces the paper [‘A Comparative Analysis of Grain Size and Mechanical Properties of Al-Si Alloy Components Produced by Different Casting Methods’] published by [‘AU J.T.’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction Abstract This study was carried out to compare cast microstructures and mechanical properties of aluminium silicon alloy components cast by various means.

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Figure 3: Effect of Zn content on the yield strength of crossover alloys. Plots in (a) after stabilization (250°C/1 h) [109]; (b) after solutionizing and natural aging for 60 days, where onset of serrated flow is shifted to higher strain levels [114]; (c) engineering stress-strain curves after solution annealing (430°C/10 min) and quenching; (d) engineering stress-strain curves after aging for 24 h at 120°C [117]. (Reprinted from [109,114,117] with permission from Elsevier and Trans Tech Publications, Ltd.)

On the potential of aluminum crossover alloys

This article introduces the paper [‘On the potential of aluminum crossover alloys’] published by [‘Elsevier’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction The abstract of the paper states: “For almost a century commercial aluminum alloys were developed and optimized for high performance in a specific and narrow range of application, which commonly coincides with their industrial

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Fig. 1 Relationships among commonly used alloys in the 2xxx series (Al-Cu)

Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys

This article introduces the paper ‘Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys’ published by ‘ASM International’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction The article “Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys” provides an introduction and overview of aluminum and its alloys, highlighting their general characteristics and versatile applications. Aluminum and its alloys are presented as highly versatile, economical, and attractive metallic

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Figure 3.2.1.3 Room temperature tensile properties of H-13 steel in relation to hardness and Charpy V-notch impact energy (Ref. 44)

Aerospace and High Performance Alloys Database Ferrous • FeUH H-13

This article introduces the paper “Aerospace and High Performance Alloys Database Ferrous • FeUH H-13 August 2008” published by “CINDAS LLC”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction 1.0 General This medium alloy, martensitic, air hardening, Ultrahigh-strength steel is similar to H-11 and H 11 Mod in composition, heat treatment, and many properties. The steels H-11,

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Figure 2. Number of papers on Cast MMCs published from 1988 to 2018. 3

50 Years of Foundry Produced Metal Matrix Composites and Future Opportunities

This article introduces the paper ’50 Years of Foundry Produced Metal Matrix Composites and Future Opportunities’ published by ‘2019 AFS Proceedings of the 123rd Metalcasting Congress’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction View Page This is the Golden Anniversary paper of the 1969 AFS paper “Dispersion of Graphite Particles in Aluminum Castings through Injection of

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Figure 1. Intersection of a die mold of LPDC machine

INDUSTRY 4.0 FOUNDRY DATA MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISED MACHINE LEARNING IN LOW-PRESSURE DIE CASTING QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

This article introduces the paper ‘INDUSTRY 4.0 FOUNDRY DATA MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISED MACHINE LEARNING IN LOW-PRESSURE DIE CASTING QUALITY IMPROVEMENT’ published by ‘International Journal of Metalcasting’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction Low-pressure die casting (LPDC) is essential for producing high-performance aluminum alloy automobile wheel castings, where porosity defects are unacceptable. Maintaining the quality of

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Figure 3 - View of the mold where the core pins were assembled for industrial tests

Increasing the Lifespan of High-Pressure Die Cast Molds Subjected to Severe Wear

This article introduces the paper [‘Increasing the lifespan of high-pressure die cast molds subjected to severe wear’] published by [‘Surface & Coatings Technology’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction Regardless of the increasing incorporation of composite materials on vehicle components, high pressure die casting still remains one of the most useful manufacturing techniques to obtain

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The high-pressure die cast nodes in Castasil-37 for the ASF of the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder a) rear connection node

PROGRESS IN DUCTILE ALUMINIUM HIGH PRESSURE DIE CASTING ALLOYS FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

This article introduces the paper[‘PROGRESS IN DUCTILE ALUMINIUM HIGH PRESSURE DIE CASTING ALLOYS FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY’] published by [‘la metallurgia italiana’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction The modern die casting process is increasingly utilized for manufacturing components demanding high quality, such as engine cradles, cross members, and nodes for space frame constructions. This

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Fig. 1. Die casting parameters including filling speed (mm/s) and filling time (s) at different stages.

Improved tensile properties of a new aluminum alloy for high pressure die casting

This article introduces the paper ‘Improved tensile properties of a new aluminum alloy for high pressure die casting’ published by ‘Materials Science and Engineering A’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction AbstractThis paper investigates the effects of strain rate and test temperature on the tensile properties and deformation behavior of a recently developed high-ductility cast

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