Tag Archives: Microstructure

Fig. 3. Content of doping elements in the studied fixed points of the modified GS3 alloy

[2023] CHANGES IN THE PROPERTIESOFA NICKEL ALLOY DURING ITS MODIFICATION WITH TITANIUM CARBIDE

Unlocking Superior Performance in Nickel Alloys: The Power of Titanium Carbide Modification This technical summary is based on the academic paper “CHANGES IN THE PROPERTIES OF A NICKEL ALLOY DURING ITS MODIFICATION WITH TITANIUM CARBIDE” by Hlushkova D. B. and Kalinina N. E., published in INNOVATIONS AND PROSPECTS IN MODERN SCIENCE (2023). Keywords Executive Summary

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Figure 1 – Schematic Image of the Component with Gating system and locations for analyses.

COMPARISON OF MICROSTRUCTURE AND TENSILE PROPERTY OF SILAFONT-36 AND MERCALOY 367 IN A REAR CROSS MEMBER PROTOTYPE CASTING USING HPDC PROCESS

Silafont-36 vs. Mercaloy 367: A Head-to-Head Comparison for High-Integrity Structural Aluminum Casting This technical summary is based on the academic paper “COMPARISON OF MICROSTRUCTURE AND TENSILE PROPERTY OF SILAFONT-36 AND MERCALOY 367 IN A REAR CROSS MEMBER PROTOTYPE CASTING USING HPDC PROCESS” by K Sadayappan, G Birsan, X Zeng, and S Shankar, published in Contributed

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Fig. 1 Interdendritic spaces of the AlSi12NiMgCu alloy filled with rough phases Al5FeSi (Fe content 0.82 [wt. %]) [9]

Analysis of the Increased Iron Content on the Corrosion Resistance of the AlSi7Mg0.3 Alloy Casting

Increased Iron in AlSi7Mg0.3: A Corrosion Risk or a Cost-Saving Opportunity? This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Analysis of the Increased Iron Content on the Corrosion Resistance of the AlSi7Mg0.3 Alloy Casting” by Jaroslava Svobodova, Milan Lunak, and Michal Lattner, published in Manufacturing Technology (2019). It has been analyzed and summarized for

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Figure 15: Pore distribution in real component (computertomography) (a), calculated pore distribution (b) Slika 15: Porazdelitev por v realnem elementu (ra~unalni{ka tomografija) (a), izra~unana porazdelitev por (b)

ENHANCED FATIGUE ANALYSIS – INCORPORATING DOWNSTREAM MANUFACTURING PROCESSES

Beyond FEA: How Simulating Manufacturing Processes Predicts Real-World Component Fatigue This technical summary is based on the academic paper “ENHANCED FATIGUE ANALYSIS – INCORPORATING DOWNSTREAM MANUFACTURING PROCESSES” by Wilfried Eichlseder, published in Materials and Technology (2010). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for HPDC Professionals In engineering, most component failures are not

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Fig. 1. Casting “body”

Influence of Sand Fluidization on Structure and Properties of Aluminum Lost Foam Casting

Beyond the Die: How Advanced Cooling in Lost Foam Casting Unlocks Superior Aluminum Casting Properties This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Influence of Sand Fluidization on Structure and Properties of Aluminum Lost Foam Casting” by P. Kaliuzhnyi, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2020). It has been analyzed and summarized for technical

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Fig. 4. Segregation of casting obtained: a) without cooling;b) with water mist cooling system method; 1 – boundary layer; 2 – cast core

THE EFFECT OF WATER MIST COOLING OF CASTING DIE ON THE SOLIDIFICATION, MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF AlSi20 ALLOY

Unlocking Superior Hardness in AlSi20 Castings: A Deep Dive into Water Mist Die Cooling This technical summary is based on the academic paper “THE EFFECT OF WATER MIST COOLING OF CASTING DIE ON THE SOLIDIFICATION, MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF AlSi20 ALLOY” by R. Władysiak, A. Kozuń, and T. Pacyniak, published in Arch. Metall. Mater. (2017).

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Fig. 1 Schematic of low-pressure die cast with LS for A356 alloy wheels

Microstructure and Properties of A356 Alloy Wheels Fabricated by Low-Pressure Die Casting with Local Squeeze

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Microstructure and Properties of A356 Alloy Wheels Fabricated by Low-Pressure Die Casting with Local Squeeze” published by “ASM International”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The low-pressure die-casting process (LPDC) is widely utilized for manufacturing aluminum alloy automotive wheels, with A356 being a common material choice due to its

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Figure 1. Used molds and presses

Impact of Aspect Ratio on the Mechanical Properties of Squeeze-Cast Aluminum Alloys

Optimizing AA6061 Performance: How Component Geometry Dictates Squeeze Casting Process Success This technical summary is based on the academic paper “IMPACT ASPECT RATIO ON MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF ALUMINUM ALLOY PRODUCED BY SQUEEZE CASTING PROCESS” by S.S. Mutar and N.S. Abtan, published in the International Journal on “Technical and Physical Problems of Engineering” (IJTPE) (2023). Keywords

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Fig.2 - Nearest neighbour distances a) averages and error, b) distribution of nearest neighbour distances.

Comparison between high-pressure die-cast and rheo-cast aluminium-SiCp MMC; wear and friction behaviour

Rethinking Wear Resistance: Why Softer Aluminium MMCs Can Outperform Harder Ones in HPDC Applications This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Comparison between high-pressure die-cast and rheo-cast aluminium-SiCp MMC; wear and friction behaviour” by A. E. W. Jarfors, R. Ghasemi, S. Awe, C. K. Jammula, published in La Metallurgia Italiana (2021). It has

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Figure 2: Gray cast iron.

Investigating the Microscopic Structure of Cast Iron and Its Application in Industry

From Lab to Production Line: How Cast Iron Microstructure Analysis Boosts Component Performance This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Investigating the Microscopic Structure of Cast Iron and Its Application in Industry” by Milad Karimi, published in Journal of Engineering in Industrial Research (2023). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters

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