Tag Archives: Quality Control

Figure 2.3: Schematic illustration of a sand mould (Liu, 2008).

The Copper Chill Advantage: Enhancing Mechanical Properties in Sand-Cast Aluminum Alloys

This technical brief is based on the academic paper “PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF DIFFERENT MATERIALS AS CHILLS IN SAND CASTING OF ALUMINIUM ALLOY” by Kabiru Muftau Raji, submitted to the School of Postgraduate Studies, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria (2016). It is summarized and analyzed for HPDC professionals by the experts at CASTMAN. Keywords Executive Summary The

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Gambar 1. Hasil Simulasi Proses Casting pada Konfigurasi Awal

From Trial-and-Error to Precision: Optimizing HPDC Quality with Casting Simulation

This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Pengendalian Kualitas Produk Downlight dengan Implementasi Simulasi Die Casting” by Trio Yonathan Teja Kusuma, Gunawan Budi Susilo, and M Zulhan Iswanda, published in REKAYASA, Journal of Science and Technology (2023). It is summarized and analyzed for HPDC professionals by the experts at CASTMAN. Keywords Executive Summary

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Figure 1. Thermogenerator: (a) view from the structured side, (b) view through the transparent BSG-substrate.

Micromachined Thermogenerator Directly Integrated into Metal Parts Technological Aspects of the Embedding Process

A Breakthrough in Smart Casting: Embedding Electronics Directly into Molten Aluminum This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Micromachined Thermogenerator Directly Integrated into Metal Parts: Technological Aspects of the Embedding Process” by A. Ibragimov, H. Pleteit, C. Pille, and W. Lang, published in the 1st Joint International Symposium on System-Integrated Intelligence 2012. It

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Fig. 1. Schematic diagram of the PLC die casting machine.

Fabrication of a Pb-Sn nanowire array gas sensor using a novel high vacuum die casting technique

A Novel High-Vacuum Die Casting Method for Advanced Gas Sensor Nanofabrication This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Fabrication of a Pb-Sn Nanowire Array Gas Sensor Using a Novel High Vacuum Die Casting Technique” by Chin-Guo Kuo, Ho Chang, Lih-Ren Hwang, Shu Hor, Jia-Shin Chen, Guo-yan Liu, and Sheng-Cheng Cheng, published in Electronic

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Fig. 2 (a) A typical injection moulding cycle [12], (b) temperature variation in one cycle time [13], (c) factors that have influence in the moulded product quality (surface appearance and dimensional accuracy) [12].

Recent Advancement in Conformal cooling channels: A review on Design, simulation, and future trends

Slash Cycle Times and Boost Part Quality: A Deep Dive into Conformal Cooling Channel Technology This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Recent Advancement in Conformal cooling channels: A review on Design, simulation, and future trends” by Soroush Masoudi, Barun K. Das, Muhammad Aamir, and Majid Tolouei-Rad, a preprint available on SSRN (2024).

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Fig. 3 Troubleshooting and improvement of an aluminium-alloy casting

Rapid Casting Development

A Three-Pronged Approach to Slashing Lead Times with Simulation, Rapid Tooling, and Collaboration This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Rapid Casting Development” by B. Ravi, Dinesh Kumar Pal, and Nagahanumaiah, presented at the Rapid Manufacturing Seminar, TEAMTECH 2006. It is summarized and analyzed for casting professionals by the experts at CASTMAN. Keywords

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Fig. 1 Experimental work: (a) Automatic MIG welding; (b) FSW process; (c) Three welded plates

A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS AMONG THE WELDED Al-6061 PLATES JOINED BY FSW, MIG AND TIG WELDING METHODS

MIG vs. TIG vs. FSW: A Data-Driven Guide to Selecting the Strongest Welding Method for Al-6061 This technical brief is based on the academic paper “A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS AMONG THE WELDED Al-6061 PLATES JOINED BY FSW, MIG AND TIG WELDING METHODS” by Aaluri Praveen Reddy and Saurabh Dewangan, published in ACTA METALLURGICA SLOVACA (2023). It

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Fig. 3 Microstructures at different zones of the friction stir welded Cu-SS Joint Future work:

A combined full-field imaging and metallography approach to assess the local properties of friction stir welded (FSW) copper-stainless steel joints

Unlocking the Secrets of Dissimilar Metal Joining: Advanced Imaging Techniques Reveal How to Create Stronger, More Reliable Copper-Steel Bonds. This technical brief is based on the academic paper “A combined full-field imaging and metallography approach to assess the local properties of friction stir welded (FSW) copper-stainless steel joints” by S. Ramachandran, J.M. Dulieu-Barton, P.A.S. Reed,

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Figure 1. Hole in the material dropping area.

Shotsleeve with Inte‑gral Thermal Regulation

SHOT SLEEVE WITH INTEGRAL THERMAL REGULATION How Integral Thermal Control Extends Service Life by Over 15x and Boosts Casting Quality This technical brief is based on the academic paper “SHOT SLEEVE WITH INTEGRAL THERMAL REGULATION” by F. Miglierina (Omnia Press S.r.l.) and B. Vianello (Zanussi Metallurgica S.p.a.), published in the 6th International Tooling Conference. It

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Figure 1: Filling of an engine rocker cover with fluid coloured by speed.

Simulation of casting complex shaped objects using SPH

How Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) Delivers Unprecedented Accuracy in Predicting HPDC Filling and Defects This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Simulation of casting complex shaped objects using SPH” by P.W. Cleary, J. Ha, M. Prakash, and T. Nguyen, published in the proceedings of the Shape Casting: The John Campbell Symposium by TMS

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