Tag Archives: Microstructure

Figure 1. Geometrical model of the variable thickness plate casting with sprue and top riser. Node numbers are marked

Simulation of variable thickness aluminum alloy plate casting

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 was summarized based on the above paper, and unauthorized use for commercial purposes is prohibited.Copyright © 2025 CASTMAN. All rights reserved.

Fig. 1 Pictures of one of the better castings a and c die temperature 250 °C and injection velocity 2.0 m/s, and worst castings b and d die temperature 180 °C and injection velocity 1.3 m/s for AS31

Mechanical Properties and Deformation Behaviour of High-Pressure Die-Cast Magnesium-Aluminium Based Alloys

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 was summarized based on the above paper, and unauthorized use for commercial purposes is prohibited.Copyright © 2025 CASTMAN. All rights reserved.

Figure 9 A part of Al die cast product where internal soundness was improved by the application of DHA-THERMO core pins

High Thermal Conductivity Steel and its Application to Die Casting Tools

This paper summary is based on the article “High Thermal Conductivity Steel and its Application to Die Casting Tools” presented at the NADCA Die Casting Congress & Exposition in 2012. 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

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Figure 2. EPMA micrograph and chemical element distribution maps of crept AA365 alloy at 373 K: Al, Mg, Fe, Si, Mn

Evaluation of Corrosion Behavior on Crept AlSi10MnMg (AA365) Alloy Produced by High-Pressure Die-Casting (HPDC)

This paper provides a detailed analysis of the corrosion behavior of crept AlSi10MnMg (AA365) alloy, a material widely used in automotive components exposed to high temperatures and corrosive environments. The study investigates the correlation between corrosion resistance and the microstructure, specifically focusing on intermetallic compounds and micro-voids formed under different creep temperatures. 1. Overview: 2.

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Fig.6 Fluid field simulation result

Fatigue behavior of magnesium alloy and application in auto steering wheel frame

This blog post summarizes the research paper titled “Fatigue behavior of magnesium alloy and application in auto steering wheel frame,” published in Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China in 2008. This paper investigates the low-cycle fatigue properties of die-cast magnesium alloys and their application in automotive steering wheel frames. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background:

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Fig. 1. The components of intermetallic phases examined using XRD and TEM in the Mg4LaxAl (x ¼ 08, wt.%) alloys fabricated by gravity die casting. The purple dotted lines correspond to the critical Al/La ratio for the formation of certain simplex intermetallic phase, and the dotted gray area corresponds to the Al/La range where only Mg12La phase forms. (For interpretation of the references to color in this figure legend, the reader is referred to the Web version of this article.)

Developing a die casting magnesium alloy with excellent mechanical performance by controlling intermetallic phase

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 was summarized based on the above paper, and unauthorized use for commercial purposes is prohibited.Copyright © 2025 CASTMAN. All rights reserved.

Figure 1. Schematic illustration of the rheodiecasting (RDC) process.

Development of the Rheo-Diecasting Process for Mg-Alloys

This paper summary is based on the research article “Development of the Rheo-Diecasting Process for Mg-Alloys” by Z. Fan, S. Ji, and G. Liu, published in Materials Science Forum Vols. 488-489 (2005), pages 405-412. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Purpose and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology 5. Main Research Results: 6. Conclusion and

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Fig. 1. Design comparison with steel armrest and magnesium armrest design.

Development of a bus armrest fabrication process with a high-vacuum, high-pressure die-casting process using the AM60 alloy

This blog post summarizes the research paper “Development of a bus armrest fabrication process with a high-vacuum, high-pressure die-casting process using the AM60 alloy”. This paper explores the use of magnesium alloy and a specialized die-casting process to create a lighter and more efficient bus armrest. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Purpose and

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Fig. 1. Mg alloy in the development of automotive parts of the historical process.

Development and application of magnesium alloy parts for automotive OEMs: A review

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 was summarized based on the above paper, and unauthorized use for commercial purposes is prohibited.Copyright © 2025 CASTMAN. All rights reserved.

Fig. 1. 2017 Chrysler Pacifica showing the liftgate assembly highlighted by a magnesium die-cast inner [4] (Copyright 2018 by FCA. Used with permission. Chrysler is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC).

Exploring the Concept of Castability in Magnesium Die-Casting Alloys

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the research paper “Exploring the concept of castability in magnesium die-casting alloys” published in the Journal of Magnesium and Alloys in 2021. The paper, authored by J.P. Weiler, delves into the multifaceted concept of castability within the magnesium die-casting industry, a critical aspect for developing advanced alloys and

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