Tag Archives: Microstructure

Fig.1. (a) Mechanical properties: (a1) Tensile stress-strain curveandcorresponding mechanical property values of AMbased alloys. (a2) YS, UTS and EL of various die-casting Mg alloys. (b)Corrosion property: (b1) hydrogen evolution volume-time curves; (b2) corrosion rate bar chart. (c)Macro-view photographs of fluidity test sample of AMbasedalloys: (c1) AM60; (c2) AM61; (c3) AM60-0.2Ce; (c4) AM60-0.2La.

Low Cost High Performance HPDC AM60 Based Alloys for Super-Sized Integrated Automotive Components

Unlocking Super-Sized Automotive Castings: How a Pinch of Lanthanum Transforms AM60 Alloy Performance This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Low Cost High Performance HPDC AM60 Based Alloys for Super-Sized Integrated Automotive Components” by Jing Wang, Jiangfeng Song, Bin Jiang, and Fusheng Pan, presented at The 75th World Foundry Congress (2024). Keywords Executive

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Fig. 1 Gating system of casting and experimental tempering system [17]

Temperature Conditions Change in the High Pressure Die Casting mold Volume Depending on the Gating System Volume

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Temperature Conditions Change in the High Pressure Die Casting mold Volume Depending on the Gating System Volume” published by “Archives of Foundry Engineering”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The high pressure die casting technology is characterized by high efficiency, which is given by pressing the liquid metal into

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Fig. 2. Microstructure of Al-Si-Mg-Mn and Al-Mg-Si-Mn alloys in the initial state and after chemical modification of eutectic (developed based on: www.alurheinfelden.com)

Microstructure Formation and Grain Refinement of Al-Mg-Si-Mn Casting Alloys

Optimizing Al-Mg-Si-Mn Casting Alloys: The Dual Role of Titanium in Grain Refinement and Microstructure Control This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Microstructure formation and grain refinement of Al-Mg-Si-Mn casting alloys” by Viktoriya Boyko, Edward Czekaj, Małgorzata Warmuzek, and Kostiantyn Mykhalenkov, published in Transactions of the Foundry Research Institute (2018). Keywords Executive Summary

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Fig. 2. Structure of the sand cast alloy(top left) and anodic layer (top right) and structure of the high pressure cast (bottom left) and anodic layer (bottom right) produced on the composite EN-ACAlSi9Cu3

INFLUENCE OF ALUMINIUM ALLOY ANODIZING AND CASTING METHODS ON STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES

Optimizing Anodized Aluminum Components: Why Your Casting Method is the Critical First Step This technical summary is based on the academic paper “INFLUENCE OF ALUMINIUM ALLOY ANODIZING AND CASTING METHODS ON STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES” by J. KONIECZNY, K.LABISZ, M. POLOK-RUBINIEC, A. WŁODARCZYK-FLIGIER, published in Arch. Metall. Mater. (2016). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why

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Fig. 7 — XRD graphical analysis of the die casting parts Run 5, (b) Run 9, (c) Run 18, (d) Run 20, (e) Run 11 and (f) Run 24

Effects of process parameters on mechanical and metallurgical properties in high pressure die casting of AZ91 magnesium alloy

Unlocking Peak Performance in AZ91 Magnesium Alloy HPDC: A Guide to Optimizing Process Parameters This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Effects of process parameters on mechanical and metallurgical properties in high pressure die casting of AZ91 magnesium alloy” by Ali Serdar Vanli & Anil Akdogan*, published in Indian Journal of Engineering &

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Fig. 5. Simulation of filling a thin-wall casting mould when filled in: (a) 15%; (b) 30%; (c) 50%; (d) 70%; (e) 100%; and (f) in the course of casting solidification

The Effect of a Thin-Wall Casting Mould Cavity Filling Conditions on the Casting Surface Quality

Eliminating Thin-Wall Casting Defects: How Mould Filling Simulation Prevents Cold Shots and Scabs This technical summary is based on the academic paper “The Effect of a Thin-Wall Casting Mould Cavity Filling Conditions on the Casting Surface Quality” by A. Trytek, A.W. Orłowicz, M. Tupaj, M. Mróz, O. Markowska, G. Bąk, and T. Abram, published in

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Fig. 1. a) Graphite crucible, b) Working chamber of the UMSA device: 1 –thermocouple, 2 – tested sample, 3 – induction coli, 4 – ceramic isolation

Characteristic of Cast Zn-Al-Cu Alloy Microstructure after Modification

Unlocking Superior Performance in Zinc Die Casting: A Deep Dive into Zn-Al-Cu Alloy Modification This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Characteristic of Cast Zn-Al-Cu Alloy Microstructure after Modification” by B. Krupińska, M. Krupiński, Z. Rdzawski, K. Labisz, and M. Król, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2014). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge:

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Fig. 1 The multi-gated die, producing a ‘U’ shaped profile used in this study. Thickness of U-profile: ~2 mm, Length: ~300 mm, Width:~90 mm, Height: ~75 mm. Total casting: ~1300 g

Gate microstructure in an AlSi9MgMn High-Pressure Die Casting

The Hidden Feeding Mechanism in HPDC: How Shear Banding Through the Gate Boosts Casting Quality This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Gate microstructure in an AlSi9MgMn High-Pressure Die Casting” by Joseph Gleeson, Christopher M. Gourlay, Paul L. Schaffer, and Hans I. Laukli, published in the Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on

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Fig. 1. Periodic cellular metal sandwich structures

The skeleton castings as a new type of cast lattice structures

Unlocking Lightweighting: A Deep Dive into Cast Lattice Structures This technical summary is based on the academic paper “The skeleton castings as a new type of cast lattice structures” by M. Cholewa, T. Szuter, T. Wróbel, and M. Kondracki, published in the Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering (2012). Keywords Executive Summary The

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Fig. 2: Microstructures of Al-5.0Cu-0.6Mn-0.5Fe alloy under pressures of 0 MPa (a) and 75 MPa (b) [19]

Research progress on squeeze casting in China

Beyond HPDC: Unlocking Superior Mechanical Properties with Squeeze Casting Technology This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Research progress on squeeze casting in China” by Li Yuanyuan, Zhang Weiwen, Zhao Haidong, You Dongdong, Zhang Datong, Shao Ming, and Zhang Wen, published in CHINA FOUNDRY (2014). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research

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