Tag Archives: Microstructure

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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Fig. 1. Stages of the Metal Extrusion Additive Manufacturing technique combined with solar sintering.

Harnessing the Sun: A Breakthrough in Sustainable, High-Performance Copper Component Manufacturing

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Sustainable production of copper components using concentrated solar energy in material extrusion additive manufacturing (MEX-CSE)” published by Antonio Cañadilla Sánchez, Gloria Rodríguez, Ana Romero, Miguel A. Caminero, and Oscar J. Dura in Sustainable Materials and Technologies (2023). It was analyzed and summarized for manufacturing experts by

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Source: Daimler AG, Dr. Lutz Storsberg, Mercedes-Benz Cars, Structural Symposium Bühler AG, Hamilton, Canada, October 1, 2013

High Integrity Diecasting for Structural Applications

Unlocking Structural Performance: A Guide to High Integrity Diecasting for Automotive Applications This technical summary is based on the presentation “High Integrity Diecasting for Structural Applications” by Martin Hartlieb of VIAMI INTERNATIONAL INC., presented at the iMdc meeting, WPI, Worcester, MA (2013). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for HPDC Professionals The

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Figure 1: Test bars are put into an aluminum 226 melt for a total time of 32 hours to evaluate the thermo-chemical resistance.

INCREASING COMPETITIVENESS IN HIGH PRESSURE DIE CASTING WITH ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

Boosting HPDC Profitability: How Additive Manufacturing Slashes Scrap Rates and Cycle Times This technical summary is based on the academic paper “INCREASING COMPETITIVENESS IN HIGH PRESSURE DIE CASTING WITH ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING” by Armin WIEDENEGGER, Günther PRUNNER, and Bostjan NOTAR, published in INDUSTRIJSKI FORUM IRT (2021). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for

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Thermophysical properties of Al-based metal matrix composites suitable for automotive brake discs

Beyond Cast Iron: Engineering High-Performance Al-MMC Brake Discs for 470°C+ Operation

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Thermophysical properties of Al-based metal matrix composites suitable for automotive brake discs” published by Lucia Lattanzi and Samuel Ayowole Awe in the Journal of Alloys and Metallurgical Systems (2024). It was analyzed and summarized for HPDC experts by CASTMAN experts with the help of LLM AI

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Fig. 3 Geometry of the component for validation and schematic representation of forces and boundary conditions of the test rig

Fatigue assessment of hot-chamber zinc die-casting components in relation to the casting process and casting process simulation

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Fatigue assessment of hot-chamber zinc die-casting components in relation to the casting process and casting process simulation” published by “Fraunhofer Verlag”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Zinc die-casting alloys are used in many industries for static or low-cycle applications due to their high strength and surface quality. The

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Fig. 1. Total casting surface, mag. 3x

Influence of Al5FeSi Phases on the Cracking of Castings at Al-Si Alloys

Cracking the Code: How Iron Contamination Creates Catastrophic Failure in Al-Si Alloy Castings This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Influence of Al5FeSi Phases on the Cracking of Castings at Al-Si Alloys” by I. Hren, J. Svobodova, and Š. Michna, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2018). It has been analyzed and summarized

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Fig.1 – (a) The rotating furnace-sonication system; (b) Impeller with nitrogen degassing, (c) Shock tower

An investigation on effect of rotary degassing-ultrasonic method on high pressure die casting products

Ultrasonic Melt Treatment: A Breakthrough in Porosity and Inclusion Reduction for HPDC This technical summary is based on the academic paper “An investigation on effect of rotary degassing-ultrasonic method on high pressure die casting products” by R. Haghayeghi, published in La Metallurgia Italiana (March 2022). It has been analyzed and summarized for technical experts by

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Figure 1: Evolution of material damage by different stress states (Engelen, 2005).

A Stochastic Approach for Damage Modelling of Cast Alloys

Beyond Averages: The Future of Predictive Simulation for Cast Aluminum Alloys This technical summary is based on the academic paper “A Stochastic Approach for Damage Modelling of Cast Alloys” by Christian Mühlstätter, published in Proceedings of 8th International Conference on Simulation and Modeling Methodologies, Technologies and Applications (SIMULTECH 2018) (2018). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge:

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Fig. 1 Summary of elongation-tension variation of the copper based material a) for forged and laminated states, b) laminated and c) forged with different heat treatments applied like recovered or wat

Unlocking Superior Vibration Damping: How Stress Enhances the Performance of CuZnAl Shape Memory Alloys

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Effect of stress on damping capacity of a shape memory alloy CuZnAl” published by N. CIMPOEȘU, S. STANCIU, M. MAYER, I. IONIȚĂ, R. HANU CIMPOEȘU in the Journal of Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials (2010). It was analyzed and summarized for HPDC experts by CASTMAN experts with

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