Tag Archives: Quality Control

Figure 1. Photographs of the die-casting die used for manufacturing mechanical parts after the diecasting operation, showing (a) the die cavity and heat-checking and (b) the core pin.

MATERIAL PROPERTIES OF DIE-CASTING DIE AROUND HEAT-CHECKING CREATED BY A HIGH-PRESSURE ALUMINUM ALLOY DIE-CASTING OPERATION

Unlocking the Secrets of Die-Casting Die Heat-Checking: New Research Reveals Root Causes and Mitigation Clues This technical summary is based on the academic paper “MATERIAL PROPERTIES OF DIE-CASTING DIE AROUND HEAT-CHECKING CREATED BY A HIGH-PRESSURE ALUMINUM ALLOY DIE-CASTING OPERATION” by Mitsuhiro Okayasu and Junya Shimazu, published in International Journal of Metalcasting (2025). It has been

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Fig. 4. Schematic view of individual devices in the casting workplace: (1 – high pressure casting machine, 2 – machine extraction, 3 – cutting press, 4 – data matrix code punch, 5 – foundry mould treatment manipulator, 6 – cooling bath, 7 – holding furnace, 8 – handling robot, 9 – robotic, automatic palletizing)

Green Innovations in Foundry Production Processes of Automobile Castings

Driving Down Costs and CO2: A Deep Dive into Energy-Saving Innovations for Automotive HPDC This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Green Innovations in Foundry Production Processes of Automobile Castings” by Josef Bradáč, Martin Folta, Jiří Machuta, Jiří Slabý, and Michal Beneš, published in Rocznik Ochrona Środowiska (2024). It has been analyzed and

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Fig. 1 Spiral fluidity test mold

PREDICTION OF FLUIDITY OF CASTING ALUMINUM ALLOYS USING ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORK

Predict­ing Cast­ing Alu­minum Alloy Flu­id­i­ty with AI: A New Mod­el for Defect-Free Production This technical summary is based on the academic paper “PREDICTION OF FLUIDITY OF CASTING ALUMINUM ALLOYS USING ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORK” by Yuan Gao, Hengcheng Liao, Xiaojing Suo, and Qigui Wang, published in Contributed Papers from Materials Science and Technology 2019 (MS&T19) (2019).

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Fig. 41. Tsol - Solidus Temperature (°C) vs. Cu (wt.%) and SiEQ (wt.%)

Fraction solid evolution characteristics of AlSiCu alloys – dynamic baseline approach

Beyond Trial-and-Error: Mastering AlSiCu Alloy Solidification with Dynamic Baseline Analysis This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Fraction solid evolution characteristics of AlSiCu alloys – dynamic baseline approach” by P. Marchwica, J.H. Sokolowski, and W.T. Kierkus, published in the Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering (2011). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge:

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Fig. 3. Frequency Histogram Plots of Bending Strength for Horizontal and Vertical Sampling Method

EFFECT OF VORTEX RUNNER GATING SYSTEM ON THE MECHANICAL STRENGTH OF Al-12Si ALLOY CASTINGS

Boost Al-12Si Casting Strength: The Untapped Potential of Vortex Runner Design This technical summary is based on the academic paper “EFFECT OF VORTEX RUNNER GATING SYSTEM ON THE MECHANICAL STRENGTH OF Al-12Si ALLOY CASTINGS” by R. Ahmad and M.Y. Hashim, published in ARCHIVES OF METALLURGY AND MATERIALS (2011). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This

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Fig -2: Drafting of plate

Design and Manufacture a Pressure Die Casting Tool for the manufacturing of the Clutch hub

Optimizing HPDC: A Deep Dive into Pressure Die Casting Tool Design for a Clutch Hub This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Design and Manufacture a Pressure Die Casting Tool for the manufacturing of the Clutch hub” by Mr. Akshay K. Khandagale, published in the Journal Publication of International Research for Engineering and

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Fig. 1. Examples of automotive components made of Mg alloys a) engine block, b) oil pump

Microstructures of Mg-Al-Zn and Al-Si-Cu cast alloys

Unlocking Performance: A Microstructural Analysis of Lightweight Automotive Alloys This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Microstructures of Mg-Al-Zn and Al-Si-Cu cast alloys” by T. Tański, L.A. Dobrzański, and R. Maniara, published in the Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering (2010). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for

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Figure 1: Porosity lens defects along a shearing plane

Application of LS-DYNA SPH Formulation to Model Semi-Solid Metal Casting

Predicting and Preventing Skin Inclusion in Semi-Solid Casting: An LS-DYNA SPH Approach This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Application of LS-DYNA SPH Formulation to Model Semi-Solid Metal Casting” by F. Pineau and G. D’Amours, published in the 8th European LS-DYNA Users Conference (May 2011). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research

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Fig. 3.1 (a, c, e) Conventional casting after 0 min, 5 min, and 15 h soaking, (b, d, f) MHD casting after 0 min, 5 min, and 15 h soaking

Semi-solid Processing of Alloys

Beyond Conventional Casting: A Deep Dive into Semi-Solid Metal (SSM) Processing for Superior Alloy Components This technical summary is based on the academic book “Semi-solid Processing of Alloys” by David H. Kirkwood, Michel Suéry, Plato Kapranos, Helen V. Atkinson, and Kenneth P. Young, published by Springer in 2010. Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This

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Figure 2. Measurement requirements (a) and tolerance-related areas (b)

Study of automated procedures for surface defects analysis on die-cast components by using fringe projection systems

Automated Defect Analysis in HPDC: How Fringe Projection Boosts Quality and Die Life This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Study of automated procedures for surface defects analysis on die-cast components by using fringe projection systems” by Marco Menoncin, Andrea Nicolini, Giorgio Cavaliere, and Enrico Savio, published in euspen’s 20th International Conference &

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