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Figure 53 : as built Z sample fracture surface magnitude 1,50K,x

Selective laser melting aluminum alloys for automotive component

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Selective laser melting aluminum alloys for automotive component” published by “Politecnico di Torino (Master of Science Thesis)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: A study on the properties of AlSi10Mg produced by Selective Laser Melting has been carried out both from a mechanical and a morphological point of view.

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Fig. 3. SKD61 steel salt core mold.

Improving the Mechanical Properties of Salt Core through Reinforcing Fibers

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Improving the Mechanical Properties of Salt Core through Reinforcing Fibers” published by “Journal of Sensor Science and Technology”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Salt cores have attracted considerable attention for their application to the casting process of electric vehicle parts as a solution to ecological issues. However, the

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Figure 11. Aircraft engine schematic (GE 90) along with constituent materials by weight. Adapted from Schafrik et. al. [265].

Sustainability through Alloy Design: Challenges and Opportunities

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Sustainability through Alloy Design: Challenges and Opportunities” published by “Elsevier”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Exciting metallurgical breakthroughs of the last decades, and the development and wide range availability of new and more capable experimental and theoretical tools for metals research, demonstrate that we are witnessing the dawn

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Fig. 2. Stages of machining and ceramic coating process: a - side core; b - proses machining; c - proses ceramic coating; d - proses spray finishing

Enhancing Side Die Resistance to Thermal Shock: FCD550 vs. SKD6

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Enhancing Side Die Resistance to Thermal Shock in Automotive Casting: A Comparative Study of FCD550 and SKD6 Materials” published by “Eastern-European Journal of Enterprise Technologies”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Enhancement of side die resistance to thermal shock in mold disc car applications was achieved by substituting FCD550

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Figure 13. Surface of the SA-sample analyzed with the confocal laser scanning microscope. The top images show the sample’s surface before coming into contact with molten salt and the bottom two images show the surface after molten salt contact. Next to the laser images (a,c), the corresponding optical images are displayed (b,d). No significant change in the surface can be seen. The results of the confocal laser scanning microscopy for the other two droplets do not differ qualitatively.

Influence of Salt Support Structures on Material Jetted Aluminum Parts

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Influence of Salt Support Structures on Material Jetted Aluminum Parts” published by “Materials (MDPI)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Like most additive manufacturing processes for metals, material jetting processes require support structures in order to attain full 3D capability. The support structures have to be removed in subsequent

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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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