Tag Archives: Sand casting

Life Cycle Assessment of Magnesium Components in Vehicle Construction

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Life Cycle Assessment of Magnesium Components in Vehicle Construction” published by “German Aerospace Centre e.V. (DLR) for the International Magnesium Association (IMA)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Magnesium has considerable potentials as lightweight material for many applications and offers valuable advantages in transport. Lightweight design is a key

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Figure 1. Major functions within the die casting process

LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS OF CONVENTIONAL MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES: DIE CASTING

This summary is based on the working paper “LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS OF CONVENTIONAL MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES: DIE CASTING” from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: A system-level environmental analysis of die casting based on aggregate national data and representative machine characteristics could be applied to design and manufacturing decisions where environmental impact is

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Figure 1. Typical applications of aluminium castings in automotive vehicles [5]. Nemak/American Metal Market Conference, 2015, accessed on 1 October 2022.

Joining Technologies for Aluminium Castings—A Review

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Joining Technologies for Aluminium Castings—A Review” published by “Coatings”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Aluminium castings have been widely used in many industries, including automotive, aerospace, telecommunication, construction, consumer products, etc., due to their lightweight, good electric and thermal conductivity, and electromagnetic interference/radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI) shielding properties.

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Figure 2. Casting section thickness variations magnesium door inner panel.

The Application of Magnesium Die Casting to Vehicle Closures

This introduction paper is based on the paper “The Application of Magnesium Die Casting to Vehicle Closures” published by “SAE International”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: During the last decade, advances in magnesium die casting technology have enabled the production of large lightweight thin walled die castings that offer new approaches for low investment body construction

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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 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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Fig. 4. Anodized element made from the AC-AlSi9Cu3 aluminium alloy, produced by the Pressure Cast method

Anodization of cast aluminium alloys produced by different casting methods

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Anodization of cast aluminium alloys produced by different casting methods” published by “ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In this paper the usability of two casting methods, of sand and high pressure cast for the anodization of AlSi12 and AlSi9Cu3 aluminium cast alloys was investigated.

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Figure 6. Images showing interior applications of HPDC magnesium alloys: (a) AZ91D automotive audio amplifier cast by Twin City die casting company [44]; (b) AM60 display bracket on 2021 ford explorer; (c) AM60 steering column cast by Meridian lightweight technologies; (d) AM50 center console on Audi A8 and (e) AM60 center stack on JLR defender [45] (courtesy of GF casting solutions).

Applications of High-Pressure Die-Casting (HPDC) Magnesium Alloys in Industry

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Applications of High-Pressure Die-Casting (HPDC) Magnesium Alloys in Industry” published by “IntechOpen”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: High-pressure die-cast (HPDC) magnesium alloys have seen diverse applications in the automotive industry, primarily driven by requirements in internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. As the automotive industry is transitioning to an

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The Effect of Microstructural Features, Defects and Surface Quality on the Fatigue Performance in Al-Si-Mg Cast Alloys

This introduction paper is based on the paper “The Effect of Microstructural Features, Defects and Surface Quality on the Fatigue Performance in Al-Si-Mg Cast Alloys” published by “Jönköping University, School of Engineering, Dissertation Series No. 084”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Global warming is driving industry to manufacture lighter components to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

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Figure 8. The megacasting replaces many stamped parts at the rear of this Volvo's chassis (Carney, 2022)

New Trends in Aluminum Die Casting Alloys for Automotive Applications

This introduction paper is based on the paper “New Trends in Aluminum Die Casting Alloys for Automotive Applications” published by “The Eurasia Proceedings of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (EPSTEM)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In order to provide ecological balance, new technologies are being developed to reduce fuel consumption. Within these new technologies, usage of

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