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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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Figure 3. Manufacturing process of a silicone rubber mold for making wax cooling channel with microstructures.

Enhancing the Cooling Efficiency of Aluminum-Filled Epoxy Resin Rapid Tool by Changing Inner Surface Roughness of Cooling Channels

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Enhancing the Cooling Efficiency of Aluminum-Filled Epoxy Resin Rapid Tool by Changing Inner Surface Roughness of Cooling Channels” published by “Polymers”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In low-pressure wax injection molding, cooling time refers to the period during which the molten plastic inside the mold solidifies and cools

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FIG. 2. Partial slurry printing characteristics with different solid contents: (a) 54 wt.%, (b) 56 wt.%, (c) 58 wt.%, (d) 60 wt.%.

Parameter Optimization and Precision Control of Water-Soluble Support Cores for Hollow Composite Castings Fabricated by Slurry Microextrusion Direct Forming Method

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Parameter Optimization and Precision Control of Water-Soluble Support Cores for Hollow Composite Castings Fabricated by Slurry Microextrusion Direct Forming Method” published by “3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The optimization of slurry content and forming process parameters has a significant effect in slurry micro-extrusion

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Figure 1. (A) Digital image of the waterjet cut HPDC A365 substrate/base material as reference specimens that therefore did not undergo cold gas dynamic spray (CGDS) processing. (B) Digital photo of the thinly coated and Cu CGDS processed A365 HPDC substrate specimens. (C,D) Digital images are similar to (B), where Ni and Ti were utilized as feedstock, respectively. For reference, the thickness of the base material (see (C) with the properly oriented specimen labeled “30”) was 2.5 mm before CGDS processing or postprocessing after that. Solution treatments we

Subsurface Microstructural Evolution of High-Pressure Diecast A365: From Cast to Cold-Sprayed and Heat-Treated Conditions

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Subsurface Microstructural Evolution of High-Pressure Diecast A365: From Cast to Cold-Sprayed and Heat-Treated Conditions” published by “Metals”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The use of cold spray deposition, coupled with diffusion-driven thermal postprocessing, is considered herein as a surface modification process such that near-surface microstructural, micromechanical, and microchemical

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