Tag Archives: Microstructure

Figure 1 : DSC and liquid weight fraction versus temperature curves for AA7075 wrought Al alloy

Optimization of the cooling slope casting parameters for producing aa7075 wrought aluminum alloy thixotropic feedstock

Unlocking High-Strength AA7075 for Thixoforming: A Guide to Optimizing Cooling Slope Casting Parameters This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Optimization of the cooling slope casting parameters for producing aa7075 wrought aluminum alloy thixotropic feedstock” by E.Y.El-Kady, I.S.El-Mahallawi, T.S.Mahmoud, A.Attia, S.S.Mohammed, and A.Monir, published in Materials Science An Indian Journal (2016). Keywords Executive

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Figure 18- 2D creep deformation mechanism map for coarse pure Zinc, red frame means the region researched in the project [11]

Interaction of Creep and Ageing Behaviors in Zinc Die Castings

Predicting Long-Term Performance: A Deep Dive into Creep and Ageing in Zinc Die Casting Alloys This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Interaction of Creep and Ageing Behaviors in Zinc Die Castings” by F. E. Goodwin, L. H. Kallien, and W. Leis, published in the 2016 Die Casting Congress & Tabletop (NADCA). Keywords

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Fig-28: Section of casting shows no shrinkage defect

Application of Simulation Softwares for Analysing the Solidification Pattern of Aluminium Alloy (LM6) Casting

Eliminating Shrinkage Defects: A Casting Simulation Guide to Optimizing Riser Neck Design in Aluminium Alloys This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Application of Simulation Softwares for Analysing the Solidification Pattern of Aluminium Alloy (LM6) Casting” by Titas Nandi, published in Scholars Journal of Engineering and Technology (SJET) (2016). Keywords Executive Summary The

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Fig. 3. Casts of an previous gasoline engine piston with diameter Ø 90 mm; a) after lowering the permanent mould casting machine; b) simply flat piston crown [7]

Casting of Combustion Engine Pistons Before and Now on the Example of FM Gorzyce

From Manual Pouring to Robotic Precision: 50 Years of Piston Casting Technology Evolution This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Casting of Combustion Engine Pistons Before and Now on the Example of FM Gorzyce” by M. Czerepak and J. Piątkowski, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2023). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why

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Fig. 1. Supplied experimental material in form of ingots

Quality of automotive sand casting with different wall thickness from progressive secondary alloy

Beyond the Ingot: Maximizing Secondary Aluminum Alloy Quality in Thin-Walled Automotive Castings This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Quality of automotive sand casting with different wall thickness from progressive secondary alloy” by Lucia Pastierovičová, Lenka Kuchariková, Eva Tillová, Mária Chalupová, and Richard Pastirčák, published in PRODUCTION ENGINEERING ARCHIVES (2022). It has been

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Figure 15 Stir casting machine

Development and Testing the Properties of Hybrid Composite Using Aluminium 6061 with TiC and Graphene

Unlocking Superior Hardness in Aluminum Alloys: A Breakthrough in Hybrid AMMC Reinforcement This technical summary is based on the academic paper “DEVELOPMENT AND TESTING THE PROPERTIES OF HYBRID COMPOSITE USING ALUMINIUM 6061 WITH TiC AND GRAPHENE” by Nishanth Pasupathy, published by the University of Windsor (2021). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters

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Fig. 1: Solidification simulation with Flow 3D software

THE EFFECT OF SQUEEZE PIN DIMENSION AND OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS ON MATERIAL HOMOGENITY OF ALUMINIUM HIGH PRESSURE DIE CAST PARTS

Mastering Material Homogeneity: How Squeeze Pin Technology Eliminates Shrinkage Porosity in HPDC This technical summary is based on the academic paper “THE EFFECT OF SQUEEZE PIN DIMENSION AND OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS ON MATERIAL HOMOGENITY OF ALUMINIUM HIGH PRESSURE DIE CAST PARTS” by Ferencz PETI and Gabriela STRNAD, published in Acta Marisiensis. Seria Technologica (2019). It has

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Figure 2: Reconstructed X-ray computer tomography (CT) for classification of shrinkage pores

Detection and influence of shrinkage pores and non-metallic inclusions on fatigue life of cast aluminum alloys

Beyond Pore Volume: A New Model to Predict Fatigue Life in Cast Aluminum This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Detection and influence of shrinkage pores and non-metallic inclusions on fatigue life of cast aluminum alloys” by Yakub Tijani, Andre Heinrietz, Wolfram Stets, and Patrick Voigt, published in Metallurgical and Materials Transactions (2013).

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Fig. 6. Cast from experiment no. 2

AN ATTEMPT TO USE VARIOUS METALLURGICAL SLAGS IN THE MODIFICATION PROCESSES OF CASTING ALLOYS

From Waste to Worth: How Metallurgical Slags Can Refine High-Performance Casting Alloys This technical summary is based on the academic paper “AN ATTEMPT TO USE VARIOUS METALLURGICAL SLAGS IN THE MODIFICATION PROCESSES OF CASTING ALLOYS” by J. SITKO, published in Arch. Metall. Mater. (2021). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for HPDC

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Fig. 6. SEM micrographs of fracture surface of HPDC AME505 alloy (after impact test)

Impact Strength of AE-type Alloys High Pressure Die Castings

Unlocking Higher Impact Strength in HPDC: The Critical Role of RE/Al Ratio in AE-Type Magnesium Alloys This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Impact Strength of AE-type Alloys High Pressure Die Castings” by K. Braszczyńska-Malik and M.A. Malik, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2020). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research

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