Tag Archives: Microstructure

Fig. 16. Wear profiles at RT and 200 °C.

Wear properties of a new Al80Mg10Si5Cu5 multicomponent alloy

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Wear properties of a new Al80Mg10Si5Cu5 multicomponent alloy” published by “Elsevier B.V.”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The present study investigates the tribological properties of a newly developed multicomponent aluminium weight-light multicomponent alloy for wear based on the Al80Mg10Si5Cu5 system for lightweight automotive applications, especially back drum discs.

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Fig. 1 Schematic representation of experimental apparatus

JIS ADC12 Aluminum Alloy Semi-Solid Slurry Preparation Technology by Applying Mechanical Vibration

This introduction paper is based on the paper “[JIS ADC12 Aluminum Alloy Semi-Solid Slurry Preparation Technology by Applying Mechanical Vibration]” published by “[Materials Transactions]”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Semi-solid high pressure die casting is known as a process capable of forming high quality products. JIS ADC12 aluminum alloy is widely used for high pressure die

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Figure 1. Casting region with gating system and 8 tensile samples HPDC tensile.

Evolution of Dilatant Shear Bands in High Pressure Die Casting for Al-Si Alloy

This introduction paper is based on the paper “The Evolution of Dilatant Shear Bands in High Pressure Die Casting for Al-Si Alloy” published by “Preprints.org”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Bands of interdendritic porosity and positive macrosegregation are commonly observed in pressure die castings, with previous studies demonstrating their close relation to dilatant shear bands in

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Fig. 4: 3D morphology of porosity in HPDC AM60 alloys: (a) overall view of porosities in specimen; (b) a zoom-in area showing four types of porosities, such as gas-shrinkage pore (c), gas-pore (d), net-shrinkage (e), and island-shrinkage (f) [25]

Revealing Microstructure Characteristics in High Pressure Die Cast Alloys with X-ray Microtomography: A Handbook Overview

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Characteristics and distribution of microstructures in high pressure die cast alloys with X-ray microtomography: A review” published by “China Foundry”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Al and Mg alloy high pressure die castings (HPDC) are increasingly used in automotive industries. The microstructures in the castings have decisive effect

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Fig. 1. Statorbuchse EC, a) Geometry, b) EC 75, c) EC 55

Effect of Core Temperature on HPDC Internal Casting Quality

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Effect of Core Temperature at HPDC on the Internal Quality of the Casting” published by “Archives of Foundry Engineering”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: High pressure die casting (HPDC) is one of the most productive casting methods to produce a wide range of aluminum components with high dimensional

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Fig. 1. Schematic of FSP experimental setting with tool shoulder and pin geometry and position of miniature and bulk E8 tensile specimens with respect to FSP nugget zone.

Friction Stir Processing: A Thermomechanical Processing Tool for High Pressure Die Cast Al-Alloys for Vehicle Light-weighting

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Friction Stir Processing: A Thermomechanical Processing Tool for High Pressure Die Cast Al-Alloys for Vehicle Light-weighting” published by “Manufacturing Letters”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: This study uses friction stir processing (FSP) for thermomechanical processing of high-pressure die-casting (HPDC) to modify microstructure and improve mechanical properties. FSP is

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Fig.1 Die casting specimens

Effects of Trace Variation of Al Content on Microstructure and Properties of HPDC Mg-4Sm-2Al Alloy

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Effects of Trace Variation of Al Content on Microstructure and Properties of HPDC Mg-4Sm-2Al Alloy” published by “Special Casting & Nonferrous Alloys”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: SA42 and Mg-4Sm-2.6Al (SA42.6) alloys were fabricated by HPDC process, and influence of trace Al content on mechanical properties was systematically

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Interface Microstructure and Evolution Mechanism of Wire Arc Additively Manufactured H13 Steel-Copper Hybrid Components

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Interface microstructure and evolution mechanism of wire arc additively manufactured H13 steel-copper hybrid components” published by “Journal of Materials Research and Technology”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The H13 steel-copper hybrid structure fabricated by additive manufacturing (AM) can achieve enhanced cooling of the system while ensuring certain high-temperature

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Figure 3: Experimentation setup: vertical die casting machine of the capacity of 100 Tons (Industrial caseCGL)

Analysis and Optimisation of High Pressure Die Casting Parameters to Achieve Six Sigma Quality Product Using Numerical Simulation Approach

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Analysis and Optimisation of High Pressure Die Casting Parameters to Achieve Six Sigma Quality Product Using Numerical Simulation Approach” published by “International Journal of Engineering and Management Research”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: A numerical simulation approach is proposed to predict the optimal parameter setting during high pressure

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Fig. 7 The scanning electron microscope (SEM) images of solidified structure. (a) and (b) : NaCl–10 mol%Na2CO3. (c) and (d) : NaCl– 70 mol%Na2CO3.

Strength of Salt Core Composed of Alkali Carbonate and Alkali Chloride Mixtures Made by Casting Technique

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Strength of Salt Core Composed of Alkali Carbonate and Alkali Chloride Mixtures Made by Casting Technique” published by “Materials Transactions / Japan Foundary Engineering Society”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The strength of four binary systems NaCl-Na2CO3, KCI-K2CO3, KCI-NaCl and K2CO3-Na2CO3 was investigated in order to develop expendable

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