Tag Archives: Microstructure

Fig. 14. Pratt & Whitney F119 auxiliary casing in ELEKTRON WE43 alloy [37].

Magnesium casting technology for structural applications

This article introduces the paper “Magnesium casting technology for structural applications”. Overview: – Core Objective of the Research: To provide a comprehensive overview of magnesium alloy melting and casting processes, examine the historical development, current status, and potential applications of structural magnesium castings, primarily focusing on the automotive industry, and discuss associated technological challenges. The increasing

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Fig. 3. Temperature capability of various material classes (courtesy NASA Lewis).

Advanced Metals for Aerospace and Automotive Use

This article introduces the paper “Advanced Metals for Aerospace and Automotive Use”. Abstract Core Objective of the Research: To develop materials with enhanced characteristics compared to existing state-of-the-art materials for improved performance in aerospace systems and automobiles. For automobiles, this improvement is particularly crucial for powertrain applications rather than body structures. Main Methodologies: The research focuses on

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Examples of HDDC products

High Density Die Casting (HDDC): New Frontiers in the Manufacturing of Heat Sinks

This article introduces the paper “High Density Die Casting (HDDC): New Frontiers in the Manufacturing of Heat Sinks”. – Core Research Objective: To develop a High Density Die Casting (HDDC) process to overcome the limitations of conventional die casting and extrusion methods for manufacturing high-performance heat sinks for electronic systems requiring efficient thermal management. – Methodology: Development

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Automobile Parts Casting - Methods and Materials Used: A Review

Automobile Parts Casting – Methods and Materials Used: A Review

This paper summary is based on the article Automobile Parts Casting-Methods and Materials Used: A Review presented at the Materials Today: Proceedings, Elsevier 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: In the contemporary automotive industry, a paramount objective for manufacturers is the reduction of vehicle kerb weight while simultaneously enhancing component strength to adhere to stringent safety

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Figure 2. Throttle body with the marked value of the bearing surface roughness specified by the customer (Ra = max. 2.5 μm).

Study of PVD-Coated Inserts’ Lifetime in High-Pressure Die Casting Regarding the Requirements for Surface Quality of Castings

by Andrea Sütőová 1,*, Róbert Kočiško 1,*, Patrik Petroušek 1, Martin Kotus 2, Ivan Petryshynets 3 and Andrii Pylypenko 4 Abstract The wear and degradation of tools applied in the high-pressure die casting of Al alloys induce significant financial losses. The formation of failures on the surface of mold parts caused by erosion, thermal fatigue, corrosion, and soldering negatively affects the surface quality

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Development and Validation using Casting Simulation of a Multi-point Remote Monitoring System for High-Pressure Die-Casting (HPDC) Mold Cavity

Development and Validation using Casting Simulation of a Multi-point Remote Monitoring System for High-Pressure Die-Casting (HPDC) Mold Cavity

Abstract This research presents the design and implementation process of a remote monitoring system for temperature and force-induced pressure measurements in the mold cavity of high-pressure die casting (HPDC). A K-type thermocouple sensor was chosen to gauge the aggressive environment inside the mold cavity. An ejector pin was adapted for the installation of this sensor,

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Data extension-based analysis and application selection of process-composition-properties of die casting aluminum alloy

Data extension-based analysis and application selection of process-composition-properties of die casting aluminum alloy

Jian Yang ab, Bo Liu ab, Yunbo Zeng c, Yiben Zhang ab, Haiyou Huang de, Jichao Hong bShow moreAdd to MendeleyShareCite https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engappai.2024.108514Get rights and content Abstract This research aims to provide a solution to the scarcity and fragmentation of industrial data on die casting aluminum alloys. Quantifying the coupling between die casting process-composition-properties of aluminum alloys through small datasets, is a critical step in predicting part properties and optimizing process selection. To

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Design of Non-Heat Treatable High Pressure Die Casting Al Alloys: A Review

Design of Non-Heat Treatable High Pressure Die Casting Al Alloys: A Review

Hongyi Zhu, Cunjuan Xia, Huawei Zhang, Dechao Zhao, Mingliang Wang & Haowei Wang Abstract In recent years, Non-Heat Treatable High Pressure Die Casting Al alloys (NHT-HPDC Al alloys) have been proposed and developed for integrated die casting in the automotive industry. These alloys exhibit excellent castability and can achieve sufficient mechanical properties without the need for heat treatment. Despite their industrial

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Study on the Effect and Mechanism of Mold Temperature and Ceramic Particle Alumina on the Strength and Water Solubility of NaCl–Na2CO3 and NaCl–Na2SO4 Composite Cores

Study on the Effect and Mechanism of Mold Temperature and Ceramic Particle Alumina on the Strength and Water Solubility of NaCl–Na2CO3 and NaCl–Na2SO4 Composite Cores

Xiaorou Ning, Keke Zuo, Yang Li, Wanting Guo, Xiao Peng, Jianguo Su, Lai Song, Weihua Liu, Tongyu Liu & Yuyan Ren  Abstract In the process of pouring salt cores, it is crucial to select the appropriate mold temperature, which is essential for the shaping and strength of the salt cores. Additionally, salt cores need to undergo water-soluble cleaning after casting, which has certain requirements for

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Fig. 4. Microstructure and α1- AlSiMnFe and α2- AlSiMnFe intermetallics in the F (a) and T6 (b) samples.

Comparison of As Cast and T6 heat treatment on high end-of-life-scrap secondaryaluminium alloy for High-Pressure Die Casting automotive structural components

A. Bongiovanni 1 *, M. Da Silva 2 , A. Castellero1 1 Department of Chemistry, NIS, University of Turin, Turin, Italy 2 Eurecat, Centre Tecnològic de Catalunya, Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain *andrea.bongiovanni@unito.it, manel.dasilva@eurecat.org, alberto.castellero@unito.it Abstract The automotive industry is working towards further reducing the carbon footprint of its vehicles and, with the electric vehicle transition,

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