Unlocking Peak Performance in Cast Aluminum: How Friction Stir Processing Tool Design Eliminates Defects and Boosts Ductility This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Friction stir processing in multiple passes of cast aluminum alloy EN AW 5083 (AlMg4.5Mn0.7)” by L.-N. Boțilǎ, R. Cojocaru, V. Verbiţchi, C. Ciucă, published in WELDING & MATERIAL TESTING
Unlocking Superior Aluminum Castings: How Advanced Grain Refining Slashes Defects and Boosts Mechanical Strength This technical summary is based on the academic paper “THEORY AND PRACTICE OF GRAIN REFINING FOR ALUMINIUM ALLOYS – UTILIZING COVERAL MTS 1582” by Brian Began, Foseco USA & Pascaline Careil, Foseco Europe, published in Foundry Practice No. 268. Keywords Executive
Enhancing Al-Cu-Si Alloy Performance: How Copper and Silicon Additions Boost Strength and Machinability This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Analysis of the Microstructure, Properties and Machinability of Al-Cu-Si Alloys” by J. Kozana, M. Piękoś, M. Maj, A. Garbacz-Klempka*, P.L. Żak, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2020). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge:
Beyond the Spec Sheet: Using Density Index to Predict Piston Casting Defects in Al-Si Alloys This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Evaluation of the Technological Properties of the Al-Si Eutectic Alloy Based on Density Index Test” by M. Starczewski, A.J. Dolata, and M. Dyzia, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2025). Keywords
Achieving First-Time-Right Castings: A Deep Dive into Multiphysics Casting Process Simulation This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Multiphysics CAE Simulations of Casting Process for the First Time Right Product Development” by Mir Mehdi Hussain, Ramanathan SV, and Raj C Thiagarajan, published in the Proceedings of the 2015 COMSOL Conference in Pune. It
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The Hidden Cost of Melt Holding: Unpacking the Effects of Cyclic Thermal Exposure on AlSi8Cu2Fe Alloy This technical summary is based on the academic paper “The Influence of Thermal History on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of AlSi8Cu2Fe Alloy” by Jan Šerák, Dalibor Vojtěch, and Cyril Šimon, published in Manufacturing Technology (2020). Keywords Executive Summary
Boosting Wear Resistance in Al-Si Alloys: A Breakthrough with V2O5 Particles in In-Situ Composites This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Tribological Behaviour of Cast In-situ Al-Al2O3 Composite Developed by Stir Casting Using V2O5 Particles” by Amneesh Singla, Rajnish Garg, and Yashvir Singh, published in the Journal of the Chinese Society of Mechanical
The Rise of Automotive Aluminum Casting: A Technical Review of Lightweighting Trends and Wheel Rim Innovations This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Application of Aluminum and ITS Alloys in the Automotive Industry With Special Emphasis PN Wheel Rims” by Dragan Adamović, Tomislav Vujinović, Fatima Živić, Jelena Živković, and Marko Topalović, published in
Unlocking Superior Strength: A Deep Dive into AlSi7Mg0.3 Heat Treatment with Zr and Ti Additives This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Heat Treatment of AlSi7Mg0.3 Aluminium Alloys with Increased Zirconium and Titanium Content” by E. Kantoríková, M. Kuriš, R. Pastirčák, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2021). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge:
Boost Strength and Wear Resistance in AZ91 Die Casting: New Research Reveals Optimal Process Parameters This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Investigation of Tribological and Mechanical Properties of Biodegradable AZ91 Alloy Produced by Cold Chamber High Pressure Casting Method” by Levent Urtekin, Recep Arslan, Fatih Bozkurt, and Ümit Er, published in Archives
