This introduction paper is based on the paper “Sustainability through Alloy Design: Challenges and Opportunities” published by “Elsevier”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Exciting metallurgical breakthroughs of the last decades, and the development and wide range availability of new and more capable experimental and theoretical tools for metals research, demonstrate that we are witnessing the dawn
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Influence of Salt Support Structures on Material Jetted Aluminum Parts” published by “Materials (MDPI)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Like most additive manufacturing processes for metals, material jetting processes require support structures in order to attain full 3D capability. The support structures have to be removed in subsequent
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Experimental and Numerical Study of an Automotive Component Produced with Innovative Ceramic Core in High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC)” published by “Metals (MDPI)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Weight reduction and material substitution are increasing trends in the automotive industry. High pressure die casting (HPDC) is the conventional
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Minimizing the casting defects in high-pressure die casting using Taguchi analysis” published by “Scientia Iranica, Transactions B: Mechanical Engineering”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Abstract. High-Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) is one of the major production processes of the automotive industry, widely used to manufacture geometrically complex nonferrous castings.
This article introduces the paper [‘Advances in Metal Casting Technology: A Review of State of the Art, Challenges and Trends—Part II: Technologies New and Revived’] presented at the [‘Metals’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: The present text is the second part of an editorial written for a Special Issue entitled
This introduction paper is based on the Doctoral Thesis “Analysis and Reduction of Parasitic Effects in Induction Motors With Die-Cast Rotors” published by “KTH Royal Institute of Technology”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: This thesis presents a study of inter-bar current effects on induction motors with die-cast aluminium and die-cast copper rotors. The parasitic effects introduced
This introduction paper is based on the paper “IMPROVING PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY AND QUALITY IN AN ALUMINUM PROCESSING COMPANY THROUGH LEAN PRACTICES” published by “Innovative Mechanical Engineering”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: This paper analyzes the application of Lean methodologies to improve the efficiency and quality of production in the aluminum foundry MTC “Nissal.” The enterprise specializes
This introduction paper is based on the paper “The Evolution of Dilatant Shear Bands in High Pressure Die Casting for Al-Si Alloy” published by “Preprints.org”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Bands of interdendritic porosity and positive macrosegregation are commonly observed in pressure die castings, with previous studies demonstrating their close relation to dilatant shear bands in
The content of this introduction paper is based on the article “Review of technologies for identification of die casting parts” originating from researchers affiliated with Laserax Inc., Université Laval, and Viami International. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Part traceability is increasingly required not only for safety critical applications, but for a growing number of applications within
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Challenges in Cooling Design of CPU Packages for High-Performance Servers” published by “Heat Transfer Engineering”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Cooling technologies that address high-density and asymmetric heat dissipation in CPU packages of high-performance servers are discussed. Thermal management schemes and the development of associated technologies are reviewed