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Fig. 2. Schematic of the sampling position of the connecting rod (A = microstructure observation and hardness test samples; B = tensile test sample).

Mechanical properties and microstructures of a modified Al–Si–Cu alloy prepared by thixoforming process for automotive connecting rods

SazianaSamat, Mohd Zaidi, OmarAmir Hossein Baghdadi, Intan Fadhlina Mohamed, Ahmad Muhammad AzizDepartment of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM, Bangi, Malaysia Abstract The thixoforming process with feedstock preparation yields a fine microstructure and enhanced mechanical properties relative to other traditional casting processes. However, the thixoforming process

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Die casting is mostly used because many parts need to be manufactured in a short amount of time (hundreds to thousands per day) with high accuracy. Parts like valve covers, wheels, transmission housings, engine block, wheel spacer, carburetor, impellers and fan clutch, alternator housing, airbag gas generator housing, etc. are all modes through the aluminum die casting method. Automobile parts require uniformity and high surface finish which can be accomplished by using casting methods that work in a controlled environment- pressure dies casting. Die casting was originally developed specifically for automotive applications [28]. The idea is to produce parts that are light, easy to handle, and cheap. Thus, die casting is widely applied to zinc and aluminum which are lighter than cast iron. Figure 2 shows the aluminum die-cast parts of a car. PEGASUS has been supplying quality aluminum die-cast auto parts to the automobile industry with our stable production system since we started this business in 2007 [27]. At present, we are supplying 60 kinds of die-cast products with our unique mold design and casting technology in addition to the processing technology we have been cultivating in the industrial sewing machine industry [29]. Aluminum or Al-Si alloys are used for Die casting. During this process, molten metal is injected at high pressure into a die (made of metal) which is a permanent mold comprising of two parts of the desired shape attached [30].

A brief review of the technology in piston machining to goal the product localization in Vietnam

Minh Quang Chau†, Danh Chan Nguyen‡*, Dinh Tuyen Nguyen‡, Viet Duc Bui‡†*† Faculty of Mechanical Technology, Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam‡ Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Transport, Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam‡† Institute of Engineering, Ho Chi Minh city University of Technology (HUTECH),

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Figure 1. Schematic diagram of (a) the preparation of 4 wt%TiB2/Al-9Si-3Cu-0.8Zn composite; (b) HPDC mold; (c)HPDC casting.

Microstructures and mechanical properties of 4 wt%TiB2/Al-Si-Cu-Zn (T6) composite thin-walled shell housing fabricated by high pressure die casting

Shuaiying Xi1, Guodong Ma1, Lu Li1,2, Yuanbo Zhang1, Xiangyang Yu1, Yongkun Li3 and Rongfeng Zhou1,2 Published 24 March 2021 • © 2021 The Author(s). Published by IOP Publishing LtdMaterials Research Express, Volume 8, Number 3Citation Shuaiying Xi et al 2021 Mater. Res. Express 8 036514 Original content from this work may be used under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. Any further distribution of this work must maintain attribution to

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Figure 1. Crank case specimen produced with the HPDC process.

Minimizing the Casting Defects in High Pressure Die Casting Using Taguchi Analysis

Authors Surkhail Tariq 1  Adnan Tariq   2  Manzar Masud 3  Zabdur Rehman  4 1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Wah Engineering College, University of Wah, Wah Cantt 47040, Pakistan 2 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Wah Engineering College, University of Wah, Wah Cantt 47040,Pakistan 3 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan 4 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Air University

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Fig. 1. Aluminium Die Cast Parts.

Automobile Parts Casting-Methods and Materials Used: A Review

Madhav Goenkaa, Chico Nihala, Rahul Ramanathana, Pratyaksh Guptaa, Aman Parashara, Joel Jb*aB.Tech Mechanical Engineering,Vellore Institute of Technology, Katpadi,Vellore, TamilNadu, India b*Assistant Professor (senior),Vellore Institute of Technology, Katpadi,Vellore, TamilNadu, India Abstract Automobiles are becoming more and more sophisticated with every passing year. Manufacturers have been trying their best to bring down the kerb weight of their

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Fig. 1. (a) Die-casting mold cooling channel with cooler; (b) Schematic illustration of explosive bonding (expansion) and Cu inserted die-casting cooling channels via explosive working.

Enhanced cooling channel efficiency of high-pressure die-casting molds with pure copper linings in cooling channels via explosive bonding

Sang-SooShina, Sang-KeeLeeb, Dae-KyeomKimc, BinLeecaR&D Center, Oh-Sung Tech Co. Ltd., Siheung, 15112, Republic of KoreabDepartment of Advanced Material Application, Daegu Campus of Korea Polytecnic, Daegu, 41765, Republic of KoreacKorea Institute for Rare Metals, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Incheon, 21999, Republic of Korea Abstract The cooling efficiency of aluminum die-casting molds is critical to prevent soldering,

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Fig. 2. Photographs of the four different parts formed by FCS Rheo-HPDC technology

A forced convection stirring process for Rheo-HPDC aluminum and magnesium alloys

Mingfan Qi a,∗, Yonglin Kanga, Bing Zhoua, Wanneng Liaoa, Guoming Zhua, Yangde Li b,Weirong Li ba School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China b Dongguan EONTEC Corporation, Ltd., Dongguan 523662, China Abstract A simplified process, namely forced convection stirring (FCS), was proposed to prepare four differentsemisolid slurries

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Figure 1.Base shell configuration of notebook computer.

Die-Casting Parameter Sizing for AZ91D in Notebook Computer Base Shell

Yung-Kuang Yang and Chorng-Jyh Tzeng Keywords: ANOVA, AZ91D, Die-casting, Taguchi method, Stress–strain. Introduction Magnesium and its alloys are becoming increasingly important as structural materials for applications in which weight reduction is critical, because of their low density and high stiffness-to-weight ratio. Popular applications include automotive, industrial, materials-handling, and aerospace equipment such as automotive pulleys, cog-tooth

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Figure 6. Steering knuckle die model (a) and finite element model (b).

Accurate Simulation of Complex Temperature Field in Counter-Pressure Casting Process Using A356 Aluminum Alloy

Yuncan Tian, Dongye Yang, Mengqi Jiang, and Bo HeResearch Center of High-Temperature Alloy Precision Forming, School of Materials Engineering, Shanghai University ofEngineering Science, Shanghai 201620, China International Journal of Metalcasting volume 15, pages259–270 (2021)Cite this article Abstract Automobile steering knuckle is an important part of the steering system, which is subjected to significant impacts and loads during its

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Fig. 1. XRD profile of the ADC12 alloy sample produced by the diecasting process. Bragg diffractions of Al and Si polycrystals are observed. Note that the Bragg diffractions of Au2Si and AuCu3 alloys are detected. The XRD profile of the ADC12 ingot sample was also displayed for comparison.

Effect of vacuum annealing and characterization of diecast ADC12 aluminum alloys

Effect of vacuum annealing and characterization of diecast ADC12 aluminum alloys Jo, Jihoon (Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Chosun University) ; Ham, Daseul (Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Chosun University) ; Oh, Seongchan (Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Chosun University) ; Cha, Su Yeon (Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Chosun University) ; Kang, Hyon Chol (Department

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