This article introduces the paper [‘The Impact of Increased Recycle Content on Microstructure, Tensile Properties and Hemming Capability in Automotive Al-Mg-Si Alloys’] submitted to the [‘University of Pittsburgh’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: The automotive industry’s trend towards mass aluminization, starting in the mid-to-late 1980s, has led to increased use
This article introduces the paper [‘Thermal Conductivity of AlSi10MnMg Alloy in Relation to Casting Technology and Heat Treatment Method’] presented at the [‘MDPI Materials’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: In contemporary industrial applications, particularly with the burgeoning field of electromobility, there is an escalating demand for cast components that exhibit
This article introduces the paper [‘Solute micro-segregation profile and associated precipitation in cast Al-Mg-Si alloy’] presented at the [‘Philosophical Magazine’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: Solute segregation is an inherent phenomenon during the solidification process of aluminium alloys. This is primarily attributed to non-equilibrium conditions arising from rapid cooling rates,
This article introduces the paper’Self hardening aluminum alloys for automotive applications’ published by Politecnico di Torino. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts This PhD thesis has been carried out in collaboration with Teksid Aluminum, an aluminum foundry situated in Carmagnola near Turin. The research focuses on Self-hardening aluminum alloys (Al-Zn-Si-Mg alloys), an innovative class of light aluminum
This article introduces the paper “Characterization of Magnesium Automotive Components Produced by Super-Vacuum Die Casting Process”. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Objectives and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology: 5. Main Research Findings: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Follow-up Research: 8. References: [1] Brown, Z., Szymanowski, B., Musser, M., Saha, D. and Seaver,
This article introduces the paper [‘Advanced materials for application in the aerospace and automotive industries’] presented at the [‘CSIR Materials Science and Manufacturing’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: The research addresses the growing demand for advanced materials in the automotive and aerospace industries, particularly in South Africa. This is set
This article introduces the paper [‘Ultra-large aluminum shape casting: Opportunities and challenges’] presented at the [‘CHINA FOUNDRY’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: The increasing demand for light-weighting in automotive vehicles, especially electric vehicles, has led to a surge in the use of lightweight aluminum shape castings. These castings are crucial
This article introduces the paper [‘Advances in Metal Casting Technology: A Review of State of the Art, Challenges and Trends—Part I: Changing Markets, Changing Products’] presented at the [‘Metals’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: Metal casting is identified as one of the “oldest primary shaping processes known to humanity”. The
This article introduces the paper “Magnesium Diecasting Alloys for High Temperature Applications”. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: A new growth area for automotive use of magnesium is in powertrain applications such as transmission cases and engine blocks. These components operate in temperature ranges of 150-200°C under tensile and compressive loads of 50-70 MPa. Furthermore, they
This article introduces the paper [‘3D characterization of pores expansion behavior in high pressure die castings during heat treatment’] presented at the [‘SSRN’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: Heat treatment is a well-established method for enhancing the mechanical properties of as-cast components by modifying phase composition and morphology. However, the
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