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Figure 1. Schematic diagram of (a) the preparation of 4 wt%TiB2/Al-9Si-3Cu-0.8Zn composite; (b) HPDC mold; (c)HPDC casting.

Microstructures and mechanical properties of 4 wt%TiB2/Al-Si-Cu-Zn (T6) composite thin-walled shell housing fabricated by high pressure die casting

Shuaiying Xi1, Guodong Ma1, Lu Li1,2, Yuanbo Zhang1, Xiangyang Yu1, Yongkun Li3 and Rongfeng Zhou1,2 Published 24 March 2021 • © 2021 The Author(s). Published by IOP Publishing LtdMaterials Research Express, Volume 8, Number 3Citation Shuaiying Xi et al 2021 Mater. Res. Express 8 036514 Original content from this work may be used under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. Any further distribution of this work must maintain attribution to

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Fig. 7. Cost and mass scaling for the motor subsystems to estimate motor costs for the AHSS and Al lightweight design.

Improvements in electric vehicle battery technology influence vehicle lightweighting and material substitution decisions

Joshua Thomas JamesonBurda, Elizabeth A.Moorea, HeshamEzzatbRandolphKirchainaRichardRothaa Materials Systems Laboratory, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Ave, E19-695, Cambridge, MA 02139, United Statesb WorldAuto Steel/American Iron and Steel Institute, 2000 Town Center, Suite 320, Southfield, MI 48075, United States Highlights Global demand for and adoption of battery electric vehicles is on the rise. To achieve increased

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Fig. 1. Aluminium Die Cast Parts.

Automobile Parts Casting-Methods and Materials Used: A Review

Summary of “Automobile Parts Casting-Methods and Materials Used: A Review” This material is based on the paper “Automobile Parts Casting-Methods and Materials Used: A Review” by Madhav Goenka, Chico Nihal, Rahul Ramanathan, Pratyaksh Gupta, Aman Parashar, and Joel Jb.Paper Source: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.03.518 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Objectives and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology

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Figure 6. The pressure field at the times of impact and immediately afterwards

On the CFD Modelling of Slamming of the Metal Melt in High-Pressure Die Casting Involving Lost Cores

by Sebastian Kohlstädt 1,2,Michael Vynnycky 1,3,* andStephan Goeke 41Division of Processes, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Brinellvägen 23, 100 44 Stockholm, Sweden2Volkswagen AG—Division of Components Manufacturing, Dr. Rudolf-Leiding-Platz 1, 34225 Baunatal, Germany3Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Limerick, Limerick V94 T9PX, Ireland4Institute of Mechanics, Kassel University, Mönchebergstr. 7, 34125 Kassel, Germany*Author to whom

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Fig. 1. (a) Die-casting mold cooling channel with cooler; (b) Schematic illustration of explosive bonding (expansion) and Cu inserted die-casting cooling channels via explosive working.

Enhanced cooling channel efficiency of high-pressure die-casting molds with pure copper linings in cooling channels via explosive bonding

Sang-SooShina, Sang-KeeLeeb, Dae-KyeomKimc, BinLeecaR&D Center, Oh-Sung Tech Co. Ltd., Siheung, 15112, Republic of KoreabDepartment of Advanced Material Application, Daegu Campus of Korea Polytecnic, Daegu, 41765, Republic of KoreacKorea Institute for Rare Metals, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Incheon, 21999, Republic of Korea Abstract The cooling efficiency of aluminum die-casting molds is critical to prevent soldering,

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Fig. 2. Photographs of the four different parts formed by FCS Rheo-HPDC technology

A forced convection stirring process for Rheo-HPDC aluminum and magnesium alloys

Mingfan Qi a,∗, Yonglin Kanga, Bing Zhoua, Wanneng Liaoa, Guoming Zhua, Yangde Li b,Weirong Li ba School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China b Dongguan EONTEC Corporation, Ltd., Dongguan 523662, China Abstract A simplified process, namely forced convection stirring (FCS), was proposed to prepare four differentsemisolid slurries

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Figure 6. Steering knuckle die model (a) and finite element model (b).

Accurate Simulation of Complex Temperature Field in Counter-Pressure Casting Process Using A356 Aluminum Alloy

Yuncan Tian, Dongye Yang, Mengqi Jiang, and Bo HeResearch Center of High-Temperature Alloy Precision Forming, School of Materials Engineering, Shanghai University ofEngineering Science, Shanghai 201620, China International Journal of Metalcasting volume 15, pages259–270 (2021)Cite this article Abstract Automobile steering knuckle is an important part of the steering system, which is subjected to significant impacts and loads during its

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Fig. 2. Comparison of strengths of salt cores squeezed and shot from different salt kinds (mean value of 6 cores; fraction 0.063 – 1.0 mm; A = squeezed cores (104 MPa); B = shot ones (binder Na – water glass 7.5 – 8.0 bars)

Lost Cores for High-Pressure Die Casting

P. Jelínek, E. Adámková*Department of Metallurgy and Foundry Engineering, VŠB-Technical University of Ostrava, listopadu 2172/15, 708 33 Ostrava – Poruba, Czech Republic*Corresponding author. E-mail address: eliska.adamkova@vsb.czReceived 04.03.2014; accepted in revised form 30.03.2014 Abstract Development of salt cores prepared by high-pressure squeezing and shooting with inorganic binders has shown a high potential of the given technology

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HPDC Oxides Simulation | FLOW-3D CAST

High Pressure Die Casting

CASTMAN reflects the high-pressure die casting suitability review simulation using FLOW-3D, which is recognized for its accuracy worldwide, through the innovation of STICND. FLOW-3D CAST is an intuitive program designed to successfully model high pressure die casting applications. Full control of shot sleeve motion combined with advanced die thermal control, mechanical parameter modeling, and accurate

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