Optimizing Your Castings: How Sand Composition Dictates Zinc Alloy Performance This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Properties of Zinc alloy cast product with different composition of Silica Sand and Bentonite in Green Sand Mould” by Zatil Alyani Mohd Amin, Faizul Che Pa, and P.M Ir. Mohd Ichwan Nasution. It is summarized and
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Beyond the Surface: How Severe Plastic Deformation Boosts Biomedical Implant Performance This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Properties of the nanocrystalline layers obtained by methods of severe plastic deformation in metals and alloys for biomedical applications” by Konrad Skowron, submitted for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Physics (Kraków 2021). It
This introduction paper is based on the paper “New generation of high strength aluminum casting alloys” published by “Light Metal Age”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The article represents the research results for phase composition, structure, and mechanical properties of the new sparingly alloyed high strength alloy of the Al-Zn-Mg-Ni-Fe system (Nickalyn-AZ6NF). The main advantages of
A Design Engineer’s Guide to Material Properties: Mastering the Fundamentals for Optimal Performance This technical brief is based on the academic chapter “Chapter 6: Properties of Engineering Materials” by Theodore Gela, D.Eng.Sc., from the MECHANICAL DESIGN HANDBOOK. It is summarized and analyzed for HPDC professionals by the experts at CASTMAN. Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge:
This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Overview on aluminium alloys as sinks for end-of-life vehicle scrap” by Stefan Pogatscher and Sebastian Samberger, published in IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (2024). It is summarized and analyzed for HPDC professionals by the experts at CASTMAN. Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Microstructures of Mg-Al-Zn and Al-Si-Cu cast alloys” published by “Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Purpose: The aim of this paper was to investigate the structure of the MCMgAl6Zn1 magnesium and ACAlSi9Cu aluminium cast alloy in as-cast state.Design/methodology/approach: The following results
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Strengthening behavior and thermal conductivity of Cu/Al composite with penetration architecture” published by “Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: To improve the strength of Al alloys without severely deteriorating the thermal conductivity, the Cu/Al bimetallic composite comprising penetration architecture was artificially designed
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This introduction paper is based on the paper “Microstructure Evolution in Al-7Si-0.3Mg Alloy During Partial Melting and Solidification from Melt: A Comparison” published by “world foundry congress (wfc06)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In the present work, a comparative study of microstructure evolution in Sr modified Al-7Si-0.3Mg alloy isothermally held at semi-solid state under conditions of
This introduction paper is based on the paper “OPTIMIZATION AND EFFECT OF SQUEEZE CASTING PROCESS PARAMETERS ON TENSILE STRENGTH OF HYBRID METAL MATRIX COMPOSITE” published by “Journal of Manufacturing Technology Research”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The squeeze casting process is leading liquid state method for casting metal matrix composite. This is accomplished economically through the
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Mechanisms of Leaker Formation in Aluminium High Pressure Die Casting” published by “University of Queensland”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Within this report an understanding of the mechanisms of leaker formation, both in general and in a specific aluminium high pressure die casting, is developed. This understanding is
