The Hidden Factor in 3D-Printed Casting Patterns: Why Surface Waviness Matters More Than Roughness This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Assessment of surface waviness of casting patterns made using 3D printing technologies” by Paweł Zmarzły, Damian Gogolewski, and Tomasz Kozior, published in BULLETIN OF THE POLISH ACADEMY OF SCIENCES TECHNICAL SCIENCES (2023).
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Microstructure and Properties of A356 Alloy Wheels Fabricated by Low-Pressure Die Casting with Local Squeeze” published by “ASM International”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The low-pressure die-casting process (LPDC) is widely utilized for manufacturing aluminum alloy automotive wheels, with A356 being a common material choice due to its
Rethinking Lightweighting: Why Austempered Ductile Iron (ADI) Offers a More Sustainable Alternative to Steel and Aluminum This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Austempered Ductile Iron (ADI) – A Green Alternative” by John R. Keough, PEng, FASM, published in April 2010. Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for HPDC Professionals
Revolutionizing Materials Manufacturing: A Deep Dive into Kobe Steel’s Advanced Casting Technology for a Carbon-Neutral Future This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Melting, Casting, and Welding Technologies Supporting the Art of Manufacturing in Materials Business” by Dr. Hitoshi ISHIDA, published in KOBELCO TECHNOLOGY REVIEW (NO. 42 FEB. 2025).. Keywords Executive Summary The
Eliminating Shrinkage Defects in Piston Casting: A Gating System Design Breakthrough This technical summary is based on the academic paper “DESIGN OF GATING SYSTEM ON PISTON OF MOBIL SINJAI WITH GRAVITY DIE CASTING METHOD” by Rizki Yustisiabellah, published by Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (2015). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for HPDC
Rethinking Wear Resistance: Why Softer Aluminium MMCs Can Outperform Harder Ones in HPDC Applications This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Comparison between high-pressure die-cast and rheo-cast aluminium-SiCp MMC; wear and friction behaviour” by A. E. W. Jarfors, R. Ghasemi, S. Awe, C. K. Jammula, published in La Metallurgia Italiana (2021). It has
The Recycled Aluminum Dilemma: Mastering Chemical Composition for High-Integrity Die Casting This technical summary is based on the academic paper “The Chemical Composition of Post-Consumer Aluminium Scrap – A Challenge in Aluminium Recycling” by Ciprian Bulei, Imre Kiss, and Mihai–Paul Todor, published in Acta Polytechnica Hungarica (2023). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research
Fuel Economy Reimagined: A Deep Dive into Advanced Lightweight Wheel Hub Manufacturing This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Research on Lightweight Wheel Hub Design and Its Improvement on Vehicle Fuel Economy” by Simin Wang, published in International Journal of Frontiers in Engineering Technology (2025). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research
The 1mm Advantage: Optimizing Coolant Channel Placement to Maximize Die Life in Aluminum HPDC This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Effect of Die Geometry on Fatigue Analysis of Aluminium Alloy (ADC12 Aluminium A383) using Pressure Die Casting Process” by Poshan Dewangan, Ved Prakash Dewangan, Sushil Kumar Maurya, and Lokesh Singh, published in
Slash Scrap Rates: A Pareto-Lorenz HPDC Defect Analysis for EN AC-435000 Alloy This technical summary is based on the academic paper “DEFECT ANALYSIS OF EN AC-435000 ALLOY DIE CASTINGS USING THE PARETO-LORENTZ DIAGRAM” by Mariusz HEJNE, Jarosław PIĄTKOWSKI, and Robert WIESZAŁA, published in SCIENTIFIC PAPERS OF SILESIAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT SERIES NO.
