Tag Archives: Microstructure

Fig. 1 Hardness of specimens cooled at various

Unlocking Peak Hardness: The Surprising Role of Bainite in Age-Hardened Copper Steels

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Age Hardening in Martensitic/Bainitic Matrices in a Copper-Bearing Steel” published by C. N. Hsiao and J. R. Yang in Materials Transactions, JIM (2000). It was analyzed and summarized for HPDC experts by CASTMAN experts with the help of LLM AI such as Gemini, ChatGPT, and Grok.

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Figure 1. Basic rapid investment casting process flowchart

Rapid Investment Casting of Nano-treated Aluminum Alloy 2024

Overcoming the ‘Impossible’: How Nanoparticles Unlock High-Strength Aluminum for Investment Casting This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Rapid Investment Casting of Nano-treated Aluminum Alloy 2024” by Yitian Chi, Narayanan Murali, and Xiaochun Li. This is a preprint research paper and has not been peer reviewed. It is summarized and analyzed for manufacturing

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etup casting Die Pressure High 1: F

Mechanical Properties of Al6061- Al₂O₃ Metal Matrix Composite Using Die Casting Technique

Optimizing Strength and Wear Resistance in Aluminum Composites: A Die Casting Breakthrough This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Mechanical Properties of Al6061- Al₂O₃ Metal Matrix Composite Using Die Casting Technique” by Mahendra HM, Prakash GS, Prasad KSK, and Rajanna, published in the Journal of Material Science and Metallurgy (2018). It is summarized

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Figure 0.2: (a) The geometrical dimensions and (b) the thickness distribution (mm) of the 2020 Ford explorer aluminium shock tower.

A cost-efficient process route for the mass production of thin-walled structural aluminum body castings

This article introduces the paper ‘A cost-efficient process route for the mass production of thin-walled structural aluminum body castings’ published by ‘RWTH Aachen University’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction In response to the automotive sector’s demand for reduced vehicle weight to improve fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emissions, this thesis investigates a cost-efficient process

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Research on Properties and Applications of New Lightweight Aluminum Alloy Materials

Research on Properties and Applications of New Lightweight Aluminum Alloy Materials

How Advanced Aluminum Alloys are Revolutionizing Automotive Manufacturing and Sustainability This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Research on Properties and Applications of New Lightweight Aluminum Alloy Materials” by Yucheng Yong, published in Highlights in Science, Engineering and Technology (2024). It is summarized and analyzed for industry professionals by the experts at STI

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Fig. 3.1 Shrinkage prediction by Modulus Method 5)

Research on Porosity Defects of Al-Si Alloy Castings made with Permanent mold

From Theory to Foundry Floor: Using the Niyama Criterion to Eliminate Porosity in Permanent Mold Castings This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Research on Porosity Defects of Al-Si Alloy Castings Made with Permanent Mold” by MINAMI Rin (July, 2005). It is summarized and analyzed for casting professionals by the experts at STI

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Fig.6 Microstructure of material 1.6356-UTPA 702; a) 2nd layer of clad; b) 1st layer of clad; c) HAZ

Renovation of moulds for high-pressure casting of aluminium by laser cladding

Extending Die Life and Enhancing Performance with Advanced Laser Cladding Techniques This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Renovation of moulds for high-pressure casting of aluminium by laser cladding” by Janette Brezinová and Miroslav Džupon, published in INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL “MACHINES. TECHNOLOGIES. MATERIALS” (2023). It is summarized and analyzed for HPDC professionals by

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Fig. 3. Solid models of mold designs: a) standard b) conformal cooling channel

An experimental investigation of the cooling and heating performance of a gravity die casting mold with conformal cooling channels

Slash Cycle Times by 28%: How Additive-Made Conformal Cooling Channels Are Revolutionizing Die Casting This technical summary is based on the academic paper “An experimental investigation of the cooling and heating performance of a gravity die casting mold with conformal cooling channels” published by Karani Kurtulus, Ali Bolatturk, Ahmet Coskun, and Barış Gürel in Applied

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Fig. 1: Stir casting process

Review on nano particle reinforced aluminum metal matrix composites

A Deep Dive into the Manufacturing, Strengthening, and Application of Advanced Aluminum Composites This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Review on Nano Particle Reinforced Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites” by Endalkachew Mosisa, V. Yu Bazhin, and Sergey Savchenkov, published in the Research Journal of Applied Sciences (2016). It is summarized and analyzed for

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Fig. 3: Images from the FE thermal model, predicting the temperature field during FSP at (a) 300 RPM and (b) 700 RPM with a travel speed of 200 mm min⁻¹. The dotted line illustrates the position of the tool pin.

Quantification of Microstructural Homogeneity and the Mechanisms of Particle Refinement During FSP of Al-Si Alloys

Unlocking Microstructural Control in Al-Si Alloys with Advanced Friction Stir Processing Simulation This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Quantification of Microstructural Homogeneity and the Mechanisms of Particle Refinement During FSP of Al-Si Alloys” by Chun Y. Chan and Philip B. Prangnell. It is summarized and analyzed for industry professionals by the experts

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