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Figure 1. Major functions within the die casting process

LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS OF CONVENTIONAL MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES: DIE CASTING

This summary is based on the working paper “LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS OF CONVENTIONAL MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES: DIE CASTING” from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: A system-level environmental analysis of die casting based on aggregate national data and representative machine characteristics could be applied to design and manufacturing decisions where environmental impact is

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Figure 1. Typical applications of aluminium castings in automotive vehicles [5]. Nemak/American Metal Market Conference, 2015, accessed on 1 October 2022.

Joining Technologies for Aluminium Castings—A Review

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Joining Technologies for Aluminium Castings—A Review” published by “Coatings”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Aluminium castings have been widely used in many industries, including automotive, aerospace, telecommunication, construction, consumer products, etc., due to their lightweight, good electric and thermal conductivity, and electromagnetic interference/radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI) shielding properties.

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Fig. 4 Forming simulation of the undercut-forging process in cross sectional view

Investigation of the required clamping force at multidirectional undercut-forging

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Investigation of the required clamping force at multidirectional undercut-forging” published by “Production Engineering, German Academic Society for Production Engineering (WGP)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: A hot forging process allows to produce parts of excellent quality and technical properties. Nevertheless, it is not possible to forge undercut geometries

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Figure 1 Topological design and optimisation of the integratedcasting structure for rear chassis.

Integrated Structural Casting Development with Digital Twin Technology

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Integrated Structural Casting Development with Digital Twin Technology” published by “The 75th World Foundry Congress”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In the present paper, we introduced the development of integrated structural castings with digital twin technology for the rear structure of high-end E-sports cars. The topological optimisation, casting

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Figure 48 : The boundary condition for Samsung battery SDI 94 Ah

Innovation and design of the battery box for electric vehicles

This summary is based on the Master Thesis “Innovation and design of the battery box for electric vehicles” published by “Faculty of Mechanical Engineering TUL”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: This master’s thesis concentrates on innovating and designing the new battery box for electric vehicles. The initial section of the thesis commences with a literature review

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FIGURE 3.—Microstructure of specimens formed by varying injection pressure: (a) 60 MPa, (b) 80 MPa, (c) 100MPa, (d) 125MPa. Brighter regions are a-Al grains and the darker regions are a mixture of empty and [Al þ Mg2Si] eutectic regions.

Injection Parameters Optimization and Artificial Aging of Automotive Die Cast Aluminum Alloy

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Injection Parameters Optimization and Artificial Aging of Automotive Die Cast Aluminum Alloy” published by “Materials and Manufacturing Processes”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: High-pressure die castings are expected to be used in the near future as high-duty structural components in the automotive industry. The effects of die casting

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Figure 3.23 Demo-axial sample as a compound casting, a) Steel insert positioned in a squeeze casting mould [58], b) Steel insert (top) and compound casting [58], c) Cross section of the sample [57]

Interface of steel inserts in Al-Si alloy castings

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Interface of steel inserts in Al-Si alloy castings” published by “Dissertation, Technischen Universität Wien, Fakultät für Maschinenwesen und Betriebswissenschaften”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Aluminium alloys are very important materials because of they low density and excellent mechanical properties. Aluminium silicon casting alloys are essential to the automotive,

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Figure 1 Vision of material circularity and manufacturingsustainability (modified, based on [1])

Integrated Computational Materials Engineering and Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Casting Industry

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Integrated Computational Materials Engineering and Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Casting Industry” published by “The 75th World Foundry Congress”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The global metal casting industry is facing enormous sustainability and regulatory challenges related to carbon reduction and carbon neutrality. Digital design and manufacturing of metal

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Figure 8: Pictures of dies from trials for low ex-cavity technology. Picture on left is for die sprayed with conventional technology die lubricant, picture in middle and right is for die sprayed with new technology die lubricants.

Innovative Die Lubricant Trends for Evolving Productivity and Process Requirements

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Innovative Die Lubricant Trends for Evolving Productivity and Process Requirements” published by “NADCA North American Die Casting Association (at the 2013 Die Casting Congress & Tabletop)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The continued push for improved productivity in the high pressure die cast (HPDC) industry places ever increasing

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Fig. 2. The effect of squeeze casting pressure on the impact strength of a composite with a fiber volume fraction of 10%

Impact strength of squeeze casting AlSi13Cu2-CF composite

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Impact strength of squeeze casting AlSi13Cu2-CF composite” published by “ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The paper presents the results of research on microstructure and impact strength of AlSi13Cu2 matrix composite reinforced by Ni-coating carbon fibers (CF) with a volume fraction of 5%, 10% and

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