Tag Archives: Microstructure

Fig. 1. Total casting surface, mag. 3x

Influence of Al5FeSi Phases on the Cracking of Castings at Al-Si Alloys

Cracking the Code: How Iron Contamination Creates Catastrophic Failure in Al-Si Alloy Castings This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Influence of Al5FeSi Phases on the Cracking of Castings at Al-Si Alloys” by I. Hren, J. Svobodova, and Š. Michna, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2018). It has been analyzed and summarized

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Fig.1 – (a) The rotating furnace-sonication system; (b) Impeller with nitrogen degassing, (c) Shock tower

An investigation on effect of rotary degassing-ultrasonic method on high pressure die casting products

Ultrasonic Melt Treatment: A Breakthrough in Porosity and Inclusion Reduction for HPDC This technical summary is based on the academic paper “An investigation on effect of rotary degassing-ultrasonic method on high pressure die casting products” by R. Haghayeghi, published in La Metallurgia Italiana (March 2022). It has been analyzed and summarized for technical experts by

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Fig. 1 Summary of elongation-tension variation of the copper based material a) for forged and laminated states, b) laminated and c) forged with different heat treatments applied like recovered or wat

Unlocking Superior Vibration Damping: How Stress Enhances the Performance of CuZnAl Shape Memory Alloys

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Effect of stress on damping capacity of a shape memory alloy CuZnAl” published by N. CIMPOEȘU, S. STANCIU, M. MAYER, I. IONIȚĂ, R. HANU CIMPOEȘU in the Journal of Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials (2010). It was analyzed and summarized for HPDC experts by CASTMAN experts with

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Figure 2 - Counter-pressure casting system [8].

Development of Heat Treatments for Components Produced by Low Pressure Die Casting in Aluminum Alloys

Unlocking Peak Performance in Cast Aluminum: A New Look at Heat Treatment for AlSi7Mg0.3 Alloys This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Development of Heat Treatments for Components Produced by Low Pressure Die Casting in Aluminum Alloys” by Ricardo Mil-Homens Jorge, submitted for the Master in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Porto

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Fig. 2. Exemplary results of the X-ray inspections for the details of various circulating scrap proportions: a) sample No. 1, b) sample No. 2, c) sample No. 3, d) sample No. 4, e) sample No. 5, f) sample No. 6

The Influence of the Proportion of Charge from Waste Materials on the Quality of High Pressure Castings

Maximizing Recycled Content: Finding the Quality Sweet Spot for Circulating Scrap in HPDC This technical summary is based on the academic paper “The Influence of the Proportion of Charge from Waste Materials on the Quality of High Pressure Castings” by P. Schlafka and A. W. Bydałek, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2019). It has

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Fig. 1 Hybrid gussets Al-Steel for a full electric urban utility vehicle (red parts: steel inserts, white parts: Al-casting nodes).

Evaluation of Coating Systems for Steel Aluminum Hybrid Casting

Beyond Brittle Bonds: How a PVD Al-Si Coating Revolutionizes Steel-Aluminum Hybrid Casting This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Evaluation of Coating Systems for Steel Aluminum Hybrid Casting” by Xiangfan Fang, published in Journal of Materials Science and Engineering A (2017). It has been analyzed and summarized for technical experts by CASTMAN. Keywords

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Fig. 2. Character of crack propagation in structure of casting with not acceptable defect documented by LM (a) and SEM (b)

EVALUATION OF CRACKING CAUSES OF AlSi5Cu3 ALLOY CASTINGS

Solving the Cracking Puzzle in AlSi5Cu3 Alloy Castings: A Microstructural Investigation for HPDC Engineers This technical summary is based on the academic paper “EVALUATION OF CRACKING CAUSES OF AlSi5Cu3 ALLOY CASTINGS” by Š. EPERJEŠI, M. MATVIJA, L. EPERJEŠI, M. VOJTKO, published in ARCHIVES OF METALLURGY AND MATERIALS (2014). It has been analyzed and summarized for

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Fig. 1: Shrinkage cavity defects in castings

Impact analysis of casting parts considering shrinkage cavity defect

Beyond Perfect Models: Predicting Impact Failure from Shrinkage Cavity Defects This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Impact analysis of casting parts considering shrinkage cavity defect” by Si-Young Kwak, Jie Cheng, and Jeong-Kil Choi, published in CHINA FOUNDRY (2011). It has been analyzed and summarized for technical experts by CASTMAN. Keywords Executive Summary

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Fig. 2. Exploded view showing components of Gating System

Design Simulation of Filing Sequence and Solidification Time for Cast Metal Matrix Composite by Low Pressure Die Casting

Simulating Success: How Low Pressure Die Casting Simulation Prevents Defects in Automotive MMC Wheels This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Design Simulation of Filing Sequence and Solidification Time for Cast Metal Matrix Composite by Low Pressure Die Casting” by R. S. Taufik, S. Shamsuddin, K. K. Mak, A. A. Tajul, M. A.

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Figure 4: Shaped part of the mould after capillary testing

Use of Duplex PVD Coatings to Increase the Life of Moulds and Cores for die Casting of Aluminium Alloys in the Automotive Industry

Boosting Tool Life: How Duplex PVD Coatings Revolutionize Aluminum Die Casting This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Use of Duplex PVD Coatings to Increase the Life of Moulds and Cores for die Casting of Aluminium Alloys in the Automotive Industry” by Janette Brezinová et al., published in Acta Mechanica Slovaca (2022). It

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