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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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Figure 1. Casting region with gating system and 8 tensile samples HPDC tensile.

Evolution of Dilatant Shear Bands in High Pressure Die Casting for Al-Si Alloy

This introduction paper is based on the paper “The Evolution of Dilatant Shear Bands in High Pressure Die Casting for Al-Si Alloy” published by “Preprints.org”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Bands of interdendritic porosity and positive macrosegregation are commonly observed in pressure die castings, with previous studies demonstrating their close relation to dilatant shear bands in

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Figure 5: Laser marked identifier on aluminum die casting alloy.

Review of technologies for identification of die casting parts

The content of this introduction paper is based on the article “Review of technologies for identification of die casting parts” originating from researchers affiliated with Laserax Inc., Université Laval, and Viami International. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Part traceability is increasingly required not only for safety critical applications, but for a growing number of applications within

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Figure 1 A typical structure of CPU package and heat sink module.

Challenges in Cooling Design of CPU Packages for High-Performance Servers

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Challenges in Cooling Design of CPU Packages for High-Performance Servers” published by “Heat Transfer Engineering”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Cooling technologies that address high-density and asymmetric heat dissipation in CPU packages of high-performance servers are discussed. Thermal management schemes and the development of associated technologies are reviewed

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Figure 2. The creep resistance vs. castability and cost (represented by the relative size of a circle that is larger with increasing costs) of reviewed magnesium alloys.

Newly Developed Magnesium Alloys for Powertrain Applications

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Newly Developed Magnesium Alloys for Powertrain Applications” published by “JOM: the journal of the Minerals, Metals & Materials Society”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Several new magnesium alloys have been developed recently for high-temperature applications to obtain an optimal combination of die castability, creep resistance, mechanical properties, corrosion

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FIG. 2 Door and window frames for a German sports car (Photo: Georg Fischer AG). Telai di portiere e finestrini di un’automobile sportiva tedesca (Photo: Georg Fischer AG).

The tool steel producer’s contribution to successful die casting of structural components

This introduction paper is based on the paper “The tool steel producer’s contribution to successful die casting of structural components” published by “AIM / La Metallurgia Italiana”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Die cast structural components for the automotive industry gain more and more importance as they highly contribute to a weight reduction of cars and

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Fig. 1. The components of intermetallic phases examined using XRD and TEM in the Mg4LaxAl (x ¼ 08, wt.%) alloys fabricated by gravity die casting. The purple dotted lines correspond to the critical Al/La ratio for the formation of certain simplex intermetallic phase, and the dotted gray area corresponds to the Al/La range where only Mg12La phase forms. (For interpretation of the references to color in this figure legend, the reader is referred to the Web version of this article.)

Developing a die casting magnesium alloy with excellent mechanical performance by controlling intermetallic phase

This article introduces the paper “Developing a die casting magnesium alloy with excellent mechanical performance by controlling intermetallic phase”. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Purpose and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology: 5. Main Research Results: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Follow-up Research: 8. References: 9. Copyright: This material was summarized based on

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High-pressure die-cast (HPDC) aluminium alloys for automotive applications

High-pressure die-cast (HPDC) aluminium alloys for automotive applications

This article introduces the paper [‘High-pressure die-cast (HPDC) aluminium alloys for automotive applications’] presented at the [‘Advanced materials in automotive engineering’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: The chapter addresses the historical progression of aluminium materials in automotive applications, with a central focus on High-Pressure Die-Cast (HPDC) aluminium alloys. It traces

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Figure 3.3 grain structure of as cast meta ls (A) a pure zinc showing typical combination of columnar grains from the mold wall and equiaxed grains in the center, (B) as cast grain for magnesium can be refined by adding an inoculant (C) during the casting process.

General manufacturing route for medical devices

This article introduces the paper [‘General manufacturing route for medical devices’] presented at the [‘Metallic Biomaterials Processing and Medical Device Manufacturing’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: Manufacturing is fundamental to the secondary industry, transforming raw materials into finished goods. The medical device industry utilizes a wide array of manufacturing processes

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