Tag Archives: Microstructure

Figure 3: Composite Mg/Al cylinder crankcase

BMW’s Magnesium-Aluminium Composite Crankcase, State-of-the-Art Light Metal Casting and Manufacturing

This paper summary is based on the article BMW’s Magnesium-Aluminium Composite Crankcase, State-of-the-Art Light Metal Casting and Manufacturing presented at the SAE International. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Purpose and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology: 5. Main Research Results: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Follow-up Research: 8. References: 9. Copyright: *This material

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Fig.5: (a) Hollow aluminum casting; and (b) welded engine cradle for Cadillac CTS

Advanced Casting Technologies for Lightweight Automotive Applications

1. Overview: 2. Background: Lightweighting in the automotive industry is crucial for improving fuel efficiency. Aluminum and magnesium castings have been utilized for this purpose for a considerable time, gaining significant traction since the mid-1970s. Aluminum castings offer a 30-50% mass reduction compared to steel, while magnesium castings provide a 40-60% reduction. However, existing aluminum

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Fig 5a: Shows the 3 main zones (boss) which are mandatory for this part to be considered porosity free

Added Value of Process Modelling in Development of Automotive Die Casting Parts

This paper summary is based on the article [Added Value of Process Modelling in Development of Automotive Die Casting Parts] presented at the [Japan Die Casting Congress] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: The automotive industry increasingly demands high-performance castings with superior mechanical properties and structural integrity. While Gravity and Low Pressure Die Casting are traditionally

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Figure 7. (a) Graphical illustration of a cold-chamber die casting machine. (b) Casting cycle for cold-chamber die casting [14].

Al Alloys and Casting Processes for BEV Induction Motors

Paper Summary:This paper summary is based on the article Al Alloys and Casting Processes for Induction Motor Applications in Battery-Powered Electric Vehicles: A Review presented at the MDPI Metals 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: The increasing environmental concerns and the rapid growth of the battery-powered electric vehicle (BEV) industry have significantly driven research into lightweight

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Figure 4. (a) Backscattered SEM micrograph showing the distribution of intermetallics along grain boundaries in Al-5Mg-1.5Si die-cast alloy, and (b) EDS diagram showing the elements in particle A.

A super-ductile alloy for the die-casting of aluminium automotive body structural components

1. Overview 2. Research Background This research is based on the premise that weight reduction through the use of lightweight materials in the manufacturing of fuel-efficient transportation systems is an effective method for improving fuel economy and reducing harmful emissions. The increasing use of aluminum alloys in the automotive industry presents significant opportunities for weight

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Fig. 2. Permanent mould casting machine for casting single pistons [8]

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

This blog post summarizes the research paper “[Casting of Combustion Engine Pistons Before and Now on the Example of FM Gorzyce]” 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Social/Academic Context: Combustion engine pistons face increasingly stringent demands driven by the need for enhanced thermo-mechanical loads, reduced exhaust emissions, and improved fuel efficiency. The automotive industry’s push for

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Fig.12 Effect of particle size on bending strength of potassium chloride with mullite cores.

Castability and Strength of Potassium Chloride-Ceramic Composite Salt Cores

This paper summary is based on the article セラミックスを複合した塩化カリウム中子の溶融成形性と強度 (Castability and Strength of Potassium Chloride-Ceramic Composite Salt Cores) presented at the Journal of Japan Foundry Engineering Society (J.JFS). 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Purpose and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology 5. Main Research Results: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Follow-up Research: 8.

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Fig. 1 Liquidus surface and eutectic line of Na⁺-K⁺-Cl⁻-CO₃²⁻ system calculated with Thermo-Calc¹⁵).

Bending Strength of Salt Core Comprised of KCl-NaCl-Na₂CO₃-K₂CO₃ Systems

This paper summary is based on the article Bending Strength of Salt Core Comprised of KCl-NaCl-Na2CO3-K2CO3 Systems presented at the J. JFS, Vol. 79, No. 4 (2007) pp. 184~191 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Purpose and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology 5. Main Research Results: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Follow-up Research:

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Fig. 3. Shattered surface of crushed rock salts (samples Nos 1, 2) and EDX analysis of chemical composition

Advances in Technology of Soluble Cores for Die Castings

This paper summary is based on the article Advances in Technology of Soluble Cores for Die Castings presented at the Archives of Foundry Engineering 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: The increasing complexity of casting designs presents a significant challenge to traditional die casting methods that rely on simple metal cores. These existing methods struggle to

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Figure 3.5: SEM images on the fracture surface of HPDC processed primary alloy showing: (a) gas pores, and (b) shrinkage pore. (adapted from [79])

Influence of Die Temperature in High Pressure Die Casting of Thin-Walled Components

Here is the summary based on the paper “Influence of Die Temperature in High Pressure Die Casting of Thin-Walled Components” by M. Wessén and L. Näslund: Paper Summary: This paper summary is based on the article “Influence of Die Temperature in High Pressure Die Casting of Thin-Walled Components” presented at the NADCA Die Casting Congress

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