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Fig. 2—Surface appearances of the alloy 360 in the as-cast condition and after different solution-treatment schedules. Metal velocity at the gate was 26 m/s.

Heat Treatment of High-Pressure Die Castings

고압 다이캐스팅의 열처리 Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A volume 38, pages2564–2574 (2007)Cite this article Abstract High-pressure die-cast Al alloys cannot normally be heated at high temperatures due to the presence of pores containing entrapped gases, which lead to the formation of surface blisters. It has been found that blistering can be avoided by using considerably shorter solution-treatment times

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Fig. 6. Pit-tail test result of HPDC MRI 260D tensile bar (as-cast).

Recent developments in high-pressure die-cast magnesium alloys for automotive and future applications

Gerry GangWangJ.P.WeilerMeridian Lightweight Technologies, Strathroy, Ontario N7G 4H6, Canada Abstract The use of magnesium alloy high pressure die cast (HPDC) components for structural applications, especially in the automotive and transportation industries, where weight reduction is of a great concern, is increasing. As new applications are developing and existing applications are becoming more complex, there is a need

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Fig. 1. The as-cast microstructure of the Al–Si–Cu alloy containing 0.1 wt.% Fe. (a) Optical micrograph showing the overall microstructure; (b) SEM image showing the morphology of eutectic Si phase in the deeply etched sample; (c) backscattered SEM micrograph showing the distribution of Fe-and Cu-rich intermetallic phases (inset: the fine compact α-AlFeMnSi intermetallics); and (d) SEM image showing the morphology of Al2Cu phase (inset: the irregular AlCuMgSi intermetallics).

Effect of heat treatment and Fe content on the microstructure and mechanical properties of die cast Al–Si–Cu alloys

HailinYangabShouxunJiaZhongyunFanaShow moreAdd to MendeleyShareCite https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2015.07.074Get rights and content Highlights • Solution and ageing significantly improve the tensile strength of die-cast Al–Si–Cu alloy. • Low Fe is necessary for improving the ductility in the solution and aged alloy. • Cu-rich phase is dissolved during solutionising of die-cast Al–Si–Cu alloy. • θ′ and Q′ precipitates co-exist in

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Fabrication and Characterization of High-strength Water-soluble Composite Salt Cores via Layered Extrusion Forming

Fabrication and Characterization of High-strength Water-soluble Composite Salt Cores via Layered Extrusion Forming

Zheng Chen,  Suo Fan,  Lei Peng,  Yincheng Wang,  Xiaolong Gong,  Xinwang Liu &  Zitian Fan  International Journal of Metalcasting (2022)Cite this article 67 Accesses Metricsdetails Abstract This paper presents a novel process for preparing high-strength water-soluble salt cores with complex structure via layered extrusion forming using K2SO4 and KCl as the base salt materials, which is suitable for manufacturing

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First-Principles Calculation and Mechanical Properties of NaCl–Na2SO4 Composite Water-Soluble Salt Core

First-Principles Calculation and Mechanical Properties of NaCl–Na2SO4 Composite Water-Soluble Salt Core

Xue-ting Wang,  Wei-hua Liu,  Xuan-yu Liu &  Lai Song  International Journal of Metalcasting (2022)Cite this article 84 Accesses 1 Citations Metricsdetails Abstract In this paper, the interfacial energy of various inorganic salts was calculated using the first principle. Finally, NaCl and Na2SO4 were determined as the core materials. A high-strength composite salt core was prepared by optimizing the distribution ratio

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A predictive model for the evolution of the thermal conductance at the casting–die interfaces in high pressure die casting

A predictive model for the evolution of the thermal conductance at the casting–die interfaces in high pressure die casting

A.HamasaiidaG.DouraT.LouloucM.S.DarguschbaUniversité de Toulouse, INSA, UPS, Mines Albi, ISAE, ICA (Institut Clément Ader), CROMeP, Campus Jarlard, F-81013 Albi Cedex 09, FrancebCAST Cooperative Research Centre, School of Engineering, The University of Queensland, St. Lucia, Brisbane QLD 4072, AustraliacUniversité de Bretagne-Sud, LIMAT B, rue de Saint-Maudé, 56321 Lorient, France Abstract An analytical model is proposed to predict the

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Macro Porosity Formation: A Study in High Pressure Die Casting

Macro Porosity Formation: A Study in High Pressure Die Casting

David Blondheim Jr. & Alex Monroe Abstract Porosity formation in high pressure die casting (HPDC) impacts mechanical properties and casting quality. Much is published regarding micro porosity and its impact on mechanical properties, but there is limited research on the actual formation of macro porosity. In production applications, macro porosity plays a critically important role in casting

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Fig. 8. Filling phase.

Injection moulding of automotive components: comparison between hot runner systems for a case study

R.SpinaDipartimento di Ingegneria Meccanica e Gestionale, Politecnico di Bari, Bari, Italy Abstract This paper studies the fabrication of a plastic arm of the body interior of a medium-sized car in order to evaluate the beneficial effects of using sequential injection moulding (SIM). The main requirement for the component is optimal surface finishing to maintain an excellent surface

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Figure 2. Look-up-tables for basic motor characteristics.

Automotive Lightweight Design: Simulation Modeling of Mass-Related Consumption for Electric Vehicles

by Francesco Del Pero *,Lorenzo Berzi,Andrea Antonacci andMassimo DeloguDepartment of Industrial Engineering, University of Florence, Via di S. Marta 3, 50139 Florence, Italy*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.Machines2020, 8(3), 51; https://doi.org/10.3390/machines8030051Received: 14 August 2020 / Revised: 30 August 2020 / Accepted: 31 August 2020 / Published: 3 September 2020 Abstract A thorough assessment of Life-Cycle effects involved by vehicle lightweighting needs a rigorous evaluation of

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Mesh resolution consideration for the viability prediction of lost salt cores in the high pressure die casting process

Mesh resolution consideration for the viability prediction of lost salt cores in the high pressure die casting process

B. Fuchs and C. KörnerPublished Online:February 10, 2014pp 24-30 Abstract High pressure die casting is limited in its geometry since a lost core technology as with sand or low pressure casting is not state-of-the art. Using lost cores made from sodium chloride may be a solution for high pressure die casting. Due to the high dynamical forces

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