Tag Archives: Microstructure

Fig. 1. (a) Cu-die used for casting plates and (b) set-up for the casting process with Cu-die, vacuum pump, manometer and needle valve for controlling the applied vacuum.

Increasing the conductivity of aluminium high-pressure die casting alloy AlSi9Cu3Fe (226D) by Sr modification of eutectic and intermetallic phases

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “Increasing the conductivity of aluminium high-pressure die casting alloy AlSi9Cu3Fe (226D) by Sr modification of eutectic and intermetallic phases” published by Elsevier. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract High-pressure die casting alloys are currently optimized to have an excellent castability and to fulfil the mechanical properties of

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Fig. 3. Photographs of the die cast trial product of a reaction shaft support.

A Feasibility Study of the Partial Squeeze and Vacuum Die Casting Process

This article introduces the paper “A feasibility study of the partial squeeze and vacuum die casting process”. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: The manufacturing of aluminum alloys is increasingly important due to demands for lightweight materials, improved functionality, higher quality, and environmentally friendly production techniques [1–3]. Die casting offers speed and precision but suffers from

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Figure 4.1 Ultracommuter Chassis design

Design of Lightweight Electric Vehicles

This article introduces the paper ‘Design of Lightweight Electric Vehicles’ submitted to the University of Waikato 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: The research addresses the increasing importance of lightweight electric vehicles due to the rising cost of petrol and the environmental impact of emissions from petrol-powered vehicles. The design and

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Effects of microstructure and casting defects on the fatigue behavior of the high-pressure die-cast AlSi9Cu3(Fe) alloy

Effects of microstructure and casting defects on the fatigue behavior of the high-pressure die-cast AlSi9Cu3(Fe) alloy

This article introduces the paper [‘Effects of microstructure and casting defects on the fatigue behavior of the high-pressure die-cast AlSi9Cu3(Fe) alloy’] presented at the [‘Procedia Structural Integrity’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: High-pressure die-cast (HPDC) components are increasingly utilized due to their “good flexibility and high productivity”, making them suitable

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Figure 1 Bar permanent casting

PROMISING CASTING ALUMINUM ALLOYS WITHOUT REQUIREMENT FOR HEAT TREATMENT

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“‘PROMISING CASTING ALUMINUM ALLOYS WITHOUT REQUIREMENT FOR HEAT TREATMENT'”] published by [‘METAL 2019 Conference Proceedings’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract Three kinds of aluminum alloys based on Al-Zn-Mg system and doped with Ca, Ni and Ce were studied. Determination of hot tearing tendency, phase composition and

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igure 11. A short-shot experiment by using the double PIG-nozzle units for PIG die-casting. (a) Aluminum melt flow into the rectangular die cavity, (b) solidified aluminum melts

Manufacturing of Aluminum Alloy Parts from Recycled Feedstock by PIG Die-Casting and Hot Stamping

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“Manufacturing of Aluminum Alloy Parts from Recycled Feedstock by PIG Die-Casting and Hot Stamping”] published by [MDPI]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract PIG (Pin-Injection-Gate) die-casting and hot stamping was developed for fabrication of small-sized and thin-walled aluminum alloy parts from the recycled feedstock. The pure aluminum

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Figure1. Sludge factor versus temperature [14, 16].

Casting Characteristics of Aluminum Die Casting Alloys

This article introduces the paper “Casting Characteristics of Aluminum Die Casting Alloys” presented at the “US Department of Energy, Office of Industrial Technologies” 1. Overview: *Title: Casting Characteristics of Aluminum Die Casting Alloys*Author: Makhlouf M. Makhlouf, Diran Apelian*Publication Year: February 5, 2002*Publishing Journal/Academic Society: US Department of Energy, Office of Industrial Technologies*Keywords: Aluminum alloys, die

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Figure 3.2: Shrinkage and porosity defect

Study of Process Parameters in High Pressure Die Casting

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “Study of Process Parameters in High Pressure Die Casting” published by International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR). 1. Overview: 2. Abstract A study has been carried out for the die casting process parameters in order to achieve the improved quality of high pressure die

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Figure 2. Three-phase injection system.

Injection Parameters Setting in High-Pressure Die Casting

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “Injection Parameters Setting in High-Pressure Die Casting” published by STM Journals. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract The advancement of science and processing technology is highly essential. Aluminium die-cast components are widely used. Proper process parameters are required. This paper studies optimum injection parameters. The common defects

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Fig. 17 e Static failure modes for the SPR joints under quasi-static tests.

Influence of process parameters and heat treatment on self-piercing riveting of high-strength steel and die-casting aluminium

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “Influence of process parameters and heat treatment on self-piercing riveting of high-strength steel and die-casting aluminium” published by Elsevier. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract The application of steel/die-casting aluminum alloy is an inevitable trend in the development of automotive lightweight technology. The joining process of self-piercing

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