Tag Archives: Sand casting

Figure 1. MMLV concept vehicle

Aluminum High-Pressure Vacuum Die Casting Applications for the Multi-Material Lightweight Vehicle (MMLV) Body Structure

1. Overview: 2. Research Background: This research stemmed from the Multi-Material Lightweight Vehicle (MMLV) project, a collaborative effort initiated in 2012 by Magna International, the U.S. Department of Energy, and Ford Motor Company. The societal impetus was the need for improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions through vehicle weight reduction. The research addressed limitations of

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Figure 11. Backward-curved fan manufactured by sand casting with top-down gating system: (a) front; (b) back.

Casting Simulation-Based Design for Manufacturing Backward-Curved Fan with High Shape

This paper summary is based on the article Casting Simulation-Based Design for Manufacturing Backward-Curved Fan with High Shape Difficulty presented at Metals, MDPI 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: In contemporary engineering, centrifugal fans, particularly backward-curved fans, are critical components in high-performance applications, such as engine cooling systems operating at elevated rotational speeds. Manufacturing these complex

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Figure 7. Water testing results for Fr unmatched (left) vs. Fr matched (right) (a) 0.5 s after pullingplug, (b) 0.74 s (c) 1 s, (d) 1.24 s.

A Novel Approach to Visualize Liquid Aluminum Flow to Advance Casting Science

This paper summary is based on the article “A Novel Approach to Visualize Liquid Aluminum Flow to Advance Casting Science” presented at the “MDPI Materials” 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Social/Academic Context of the Research Topic:In sand-casting, turbulent filling of molten metal is a well-known precursor to casting defects such as bi-films, porosity, and oxide

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Fig. 1. Handle for X-Ray machine made out of V Process.

Studies on performance and process improvement of implementing novel vacuum process for new age castings

This paper summary is based on the article Studies on performance and process improvement of implementing novel vacuum process for new age castings presented at the Materials Today: Proceedings 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:

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Figure 7. (a) Graphical illustration of a cold-chamber die casting machine. (b) Casting cycle for cold-chamber die casting [14].

Al Alloys and Casting Processes for BEV Induction Motors

Paper Summary:This paper summary is based on the article Al Alloys and Casting Processes for Induction Motor Applications in Battery-Powered Electric Vehicles: A Review presented at the MDPI Metals 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: The increasing environmental concerns and the rapid growth of the battery-powered electric vehicle (BEV) industry have significantly driven research into lightweight

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Figure 8 A casting of the presented case study from Al-Si7Mg, Source: Walter Frank & Sons Ltd., Barnsley, UK

THE DIRECTOOL SOFTWARE – TOOL DESIGN ON FACET GEOMETRIES WITH DECISION SUPPORT

This paper summary is based on the article The DIRECTOOL Software – Tool Design on Facet Geometries with Decision Support presented at the INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ENGINEERING DESIGN 1. Overview: Title: THE DIRECTOOL SOFTWARE – TOOL DESIGN ON FACET GEOMETRIES WITH DECISION SUPPORTAuthor: Dieter H. Müller, Claus Aumund-Kopp, Robert Weitzel, Axel SelkPublication Year: 2003Publishing Journal/Academic

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Figure 3. Microstructure near porosity in the Mg-Al-Zn alloy.

Evaluation of the Microstructure and Properties of As-Cast Magnesium Alloys with 9% Al and 9% Zn Additions

This paper summary is based on the article Evaluation of the Microstructure and Properties of As-Cast Magnesium Alloys with 9% Al and 9% Zn Additions presented in Materials, MDPI. 1. Overview: Title: Evaluation of the Microstructure and Properties of As-Cast Magnesium Alloys with 9% Al and 9% Zn AdditionsAuthors: Lechosław Tuz, Vít Novák, and František

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Figure 1. Geometrical model of the variable thickness plate casting with sprue and top riser. Node numbers are marked

Simulation of variable thickness aluminum alloy plate casting

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 the above paper, and unauthorized use for commercial purposes is prohibited.Copyright © 2025 CASTMAN. All rights reserved.

Fig. 1: Actual casting EP20, Fig. 2: Monthly rejection rate of EP 20

A Review on Casting Defect Minimization Through Simulation

1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Objectives and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology: 5. Key Research Findings: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Follow-up Research: 8. References: 9. Copyright: *This material is based on the paper by Mahipalsinh G. Jadeja, Manojkumar V. Sheladiya, Mayursinh Gohil: A Review on Casting Defect Minimization Through Simulation. This

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Figure 6, This casting, produced in ZE41, weighs 620 Ibs. and is the main gearbox for the Westland WG34 helicopter.

Mg Casting Alloys for the Aerospace Challenge

Abstract – Core Objective of the Research: To evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of currently available magnesium casting alloys for aerospace applications, and to develop improved alloys and casting techniques that offer enhanced high-temperature capability, improved corrosion resistance, and the ability to produce larger, more complex castings with weight savings. – Primary Methodology: The research involved a

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