Tag Archives: Permanent mold casting

Figure 9a:The Prefil curve demonstrates improved fluidity with the filter compared with

Improving Die Casting Melt Quality and Casting Results with Melt Quality Analysis and Filtration

This article introduces the paper ‘Improving Die Casting Melt Quality and Casting Results with Melt Quality Analysis and Filtration’ published by ‘Proceedings, 4th International Conference on Molten Aluminum Processing, AFS’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction ABSTRACT The use of aluminum castings in automotive applications continues to expand at a significant pace. High volume requirements

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Fig. 0.1: Automatic CAE Tool overview, fully-machined (fully-mach.), mold temperature (𝑇𝑚) cycling, flow length-dependent cooling rate 𝑇̇ 𝐹𝐿, engineering specification (eng. spec.), industrial prototypes (ind. prot.)

An Automatic CAE Tool for autonomous feasibility assessment of aluminum gravity die castings – development and calibration

This article introduces the paper ‘An Automatic CAE Tool for autonomous feasibility assessment of aluminum gravity die castings – development and calibration’ published by ‘Rheinisch-Westfälischen Technischen Hochschule Aachen’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction The paper addresses the increasing demand for fully automated CAE tools in next-generation development processes to enable multidisciplinary design optimization (MDO)

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Figure 1. Standard dimensions (mm) of a 950 W electric power generator piston

Design and Analysis of Permanent Mould for Small Internal Combustion Engine Piston

This article introduces the paper [‘Design and Analysis of Permanent Mould for Small Internal Combustion Engine Piston’] published by [‘Jordan Journal of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction The abstract of the paper states that the research addresses the issue of piston waste due to the short service life of generators

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Figure 2: SEM micrographs of the PM AM50 alloy in: (a) skin region, and (b) central region, and the PM AC51 alloy in: (c) central region and the PM AC52 alloy in: (d) central region

Development of creep-resistant magnesium casting alloys for high temperature automotive applications

This article introduces the paper [‘Development of creep-resistant magnesium casting alloys for high temperature automotive applications’] presented at the [‘WIT Transactions on The Built Environment, Vol 97, 2008 WIT Press’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: Magnesium alloys, owing to their low specific gravity, are highly desirable in automotive and aerospace

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Fig. 3: Six mega aluminum shape castings forming the entire lower body structure for Cadillac Celestiq vehicles [13]

Ultra-large aluminum shape casting: Opportunities and challenges

This article introduces the paper [‘Ultra-large aluminum shape casting: Opportunities and challenges’] presented at the [‘CHINA FOUNDRY’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: The increasing demand for light-weighting in automotive vehicles, especially electric vehicles, has led to a surge in the use of lightweight aluminum shape castings. These castings are crucial

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Figure 7. (a) Graphical illustration of a cold-chamber die casting machine. (b) Casting cycle for cold-chamber die casting [14].

Al Alloys and Casting Processes for Induction Motor Applications in Battery-Powered Electric Vehicles: A Review

This article introduces the paper “Al Alloys and Casting Processes for Induction Motor Applications in Battery-Powered Electric Vehicles: A Review” presented at the MDPI Metals 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: The increasing environmental concerns and the rapid growth of the battery-powered electric vehicle (BEV) industry have significantly driven research into lightweight materials. Aluminum (Al) alloys

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Fig.5: (a) Hollow aluminum casting; and (b) welded engine cradle for Cadillac CTS

Advanced Casting Technologies for Lightweight Automotive Applications

This article introduces the paper “Advanced casting technologies for lightweight automotive applications”. 1. Overview: 2. Background: Lightweighting in the automotive industry is crucial for improving fuel efficiency. Aluminum and magnesium castings have been utilized for this purpose for a considerable time, gaining significant traction since the mid-1970s. Aluminum castings offer a 30-50% mass reduction compared

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Fig. 1. Handle for X-Ray machine made out of V Process.

Studies on performance and process improvement of implementing novel vacuum process for new age castings

This article introduces the paper “Studies on performance and process improvement of implementing novel vacuum process for new age castings” presented at the Materials Today: Proceedings 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Purpose and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology: 5. Main Research Results: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Follow-up Research: 8. References: 9.

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Fig. 2. Permanent mould casting machine for casting single pistons [8]

Casting of Combustion Engine Pistons Before and Now on the Example of FM Gorzyce

This article introduces the paper “[Casting of Combustion Engine Pistons Before and Now on the Example of FM Gorzyce]” 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Social/Academic Context: Combustion engine pistons face increasingly stringent demands driven by the need for enhanced thermo-mechanical loads, reduced exhaust emissions, and improved fuel efficiency. The automotive industry’s push for lighter vehicles

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Fig. 2.1 Graphical illustration of hot chamber diecasting [5].

Development of High Strength Al-Mg2Si-Mg Based Alloy for High Pressure Diecasting Process

This article introduces the paper “Development of High Strength Al-Mg2Si-Mg Based Alloy for High Pressure Diecasting Process” presented as a thesis submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Brunel University 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: The automotive industry is increasingly utilizing lightweight materials like aluminium alloys to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce CO2

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