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Figure 3. Buckling analysis model: boundary condition and load cases.

Experimental and Numerical Study of an Automotive Component Produced with Innovative Ceramic Core in High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC)

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

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Figure 1. Crank case specimen produced with the HPDC process.

Minimizing the casting defects in high-pressure die casting using Taguchi analysis

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.

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Figure 6. Sample images of parts produced by compound (a–c) and hybrid casting (d); (a,b) AlSi7Mg0.3 LPDC subsize front axle carrier frame demonstrator with integrated EN AW-6060 extrusion, general (a) and detail view (b); (c) AlSi9Cu3 HPDC e-motor housing demonstrator with integrated aluminum tubes as cooling channels, cast by ae group AG, Gerstungen, Germany; (d) aerospace secondary structure hybrid bracket combining a CFRP and an aluminum HPDC component [131] (all images by Fraunhofer IFAM).

Advances in Metal Casting Technology: A Review of State of the Art, Challenges and Trends—Part II: Technologies New and Revived

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

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Figure 2.1: Rotor test setup for measurements of inter-bar resistance.

Analysis and Reduction of Parasitic Effects in Induction Motors With Die-Cast Rotors

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

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Fig. 5Pareto diagram for production downtime in the foundry

Improving Production Efficiency and Quality in an Aluminum Processing Company Through Lean Practices

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

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Figure 1. Casting region with gating system and 8 tensile samples HPDC tensile.

Evolution of Dilatant Shear Bands in High Pressure Die Casting for Al-Si Alloy

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

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Figure 5: Laser marked identifier on aluminum die casting alloy.

Review of technologies for identification of die casting parts

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

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Figure 1 A typical structure of CPU package and heat sink module.

Challenges in Cooling Design of CPU Packages for High-Performance Servers

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

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Figure 2. The creep resistance vs. castability and cost (represented by the relative size of a circle that is larger with increasing costs) of reviewed magnesium alloys.

Newly Developed Magnesium Alloys for Powertrain Applications

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Newly Developed Magnesium Alloys for Powertrain Applications” published by “JOM: the journal of the Minerals, Metals & Materials Society”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Several new magnesium alloys have been developed recently for high-temperature applications to obtain an optimal combination of die castability, creep resistance, mechanical properties, corrosion

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FIG. 2 Door and window frames for a German sports car (Photo: Georg Fischer AG). Telai di portiere e finestrini di un’automobile sportiva tedesca (Photo: Georg Fischer AG).

The tool steel producer’s contribution to successful die casting of structural components

This introduction paper is based on the paper “The tool steel producer’s contribution to successful die casting of structural components” published by “AIM / La Metallurgia Italiana”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Die cast structural components for the automotive industry gain more and more importance as they highly contribute to a weight reduction of cars and

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