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Fig.11 Die-cast products and conductivity under different conditions

Thermodynamic Design and Experiment on High Conductivity Die-casting Al-Si-Fe Aluminum Alloy for 5G Base Station Heat Sink

This article introduces the paper ‘Thermodynamic Design and Experiment on High Conductivity Die-casting Al-Si-Fe Aluminum Alloy for 5G Base Station Heat Sink’ published by ‘Special Casting & Nonferrous Alloys’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction Abstract: In view of the inversion problem between strength and electrical (thermal) conductivity of die-cast aluminum heat sinks in 5G

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Figure 25. MMC uses in automotive applications as cylinder liners, brake rotors, intake and exhaust valves, and driveshaft, etc.

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 [‘Springer’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction This paper, commemorating the Golden Anniversary of the 1969 AFS paper “Dispersion of Graphite Particles in Aluminum Castings through Injection of the Melt,” provides a comprehensive review of the advancements in

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Fig. 1. High pressure die casting plate for tensile test. Size: 220×65 mm, wall thickness 2, 3, 4 and 6 mm

New Die Casting Alloy with High Ductility in As Cast State for Automotive Structural Components

This article introduces the paper ‘New Die Casting Alloy with High Ductility in As Cast State for Automotive Structural Components’ published by ‘Journal of the Korea Foundry Society’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction In the pursuit of mitigating global warming, the automotive industry is persistently challenged to enhance fuel efficiency by reducing vehicle weight.

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Figure 2. SPN-IPF maps and grain size distributions of HPT-processed: (a) Mg-1.4Nd, (b) Mg-0.6Gd, (c) Mg-0.4Dy, annealed at 250 ◦C for 1 h: (d) Mg-1.4Nd, (e) Mg-0.6Gd, (f) Mg-0.4Dy and annealed at 450 ◦C for 1 h: (g) Mg-1.4Nd, (h) Mg-0.6Gd, and (i) Mg-0.4Dy alloys. The HAGBs are indicated by a black line. SPN denotes the shear plane normal direction.

Evaluation of Thermal Stability and Its Effect on the Corrosion Behaviour of Mg-RE Alloys Processed by High-Pressure Torsion

This article introduces the paper ‘Evaluation of Thermal Stability and Its Effect on the Corrosion Behaviour of Mg-RE Alloys Processed by High-Pressure Torsion’ published by MDPI. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction This research paper evaluates and compares the microstructure, texture evolution, and corrosion behavior of low light rare-earth (LREE) containing Mg-1.4Nd and low heavy

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Figure 2. Use of magnesium-based materials in the automotive industry. Reproduced with permission from Sankaranarayanan, S. and M. Gupta (2021). “Emergence of god’s favorite metallic element: Magnesium based materials for engineering and biomedical applications.”; published by Elsevier, 2021 [54].

Applications of Magnesium and Its Alloys: A Review

This article introduces the paper [‘Applications of Magnesium and Its Alloys: A Review’] published by [‘Applied Sciences’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction Magnesium is highlighted as a promising material in this review, owing to its unique combination of mechanical and biomedical properties that render it suitable for a broad spectrum of applications. The abstract

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Figure 9. Baseline part and demonstration part geometry (reproduced with permission from Reference [279]; copyright © 2024, The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society).

Current Trends in Metallic Materials for Body Panels and Structural Members Used in the Automotive Industry 2024

This article introduces the paper ‘Current Trends in Metallic Materials for Body Panels and Structural Members Used in the Automotive Industry’ published by ‘MDPI’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction Abstract: The development of lightweight and durable materials for car body panels and load-bearing elements in the automotive industry results from the constant desire to

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Fig. 1.1 Gas porosity where the bubbles have been flattened by the pressure.

Effects of Casting Defects on Mechanical Properties of Aluminum Alloy Die-Casts

This article introduces the paper [‘Effects of Casting Defects on Mechanical Properties of Aluminum Alloy Die-Casts’] published by [‘Saitama University’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction Chapter 1 introduces the importance of die-cast alloy and their defects with development of acoustic microscopy technique and non-destructive evaluation and purpose of this thesis. Aluminium alloys are recognized

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Eco-sustainable lightweight automotive part manufacturing: GHGs-free die casting of brake leverage prototype made of AZ91D-1.5CaO magnesium alloy

Eco-sustainable lightweight automotive part manufacturing: GHGs-free die casting of brake leverage prototype made of AZ91D-1.5CaO magnesium alloy

This article introduces the paper [‘Eco-sustainable lightweight automotive part manufacturing: GHGs-free die casting of brake leverage prototype made of AZ91D-1.5CaO magnesium alloy’] published by [‘La Metallurgia Italiana’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction Employing non-flammable AZ91D-1.5CaO Eco-Magnesium® (Eco-Mg) alloy in the European project CRAL provides the lowest carbon footprint for the magnesium cast process. Non-flammable

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Fig. 9 Examples of automotive components made of Mg alloys (a: Engine block, b: Steering column module, c: Door frame / Key lock housing, d: Oil pan, e: Steering wheel, f: Transfer case/Transmission housing, g: Seat frame, h: Wheel)

Magnesium and its alloys applications in automotive industry

This article introduces the paper [‘Magnesium and its alloys applications in automotive industry’] published by [‘Springer-Verlag London Limited’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction The objective of this study is to review and evaluate the applications of magnesium in the automotive industry, highlighting its potential to significantly contribute to enhanced fuel economy and environmental conservation.

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Fig. 7 SEM on the fracture surfaces of the tensile samples

Low Solution Temperature Heat Treatment of AlSi9Cu3(Fe) High-Pressure Die-Casting Actual Automotive Components

This article introduces the paper ‘Low Solution Temperature Heat Treatment of AlSi9Cu3(Fe) High-Pressure Die-Casting Actual Automotive Components’ published by ‘Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction In the realm of high-pressure die-casting (HPDC), a significant limitation arises from the inability to apply high-temperature heat treatments to components due to the

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