Tag Archives: Sand casting

Fig. 1. The hydraulic press.

Study on the Effect of Casting Pressure on the Wear Resistance of Al-Si Alloy Prepared by Squeeze Casting

Boosting Al-Si Alloy Performance: How Squeeze Casting Pressure Unlocks Superior Wear Resistance This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Study on the Effect of Casting Pressure on the Wear Resistance of Al-Si Alloy Prepared by Squeeze Casting” by Muna Khedier Abbass and Osama Sultan Muhammed, published in JKAU: Eng. Sci. (2012). It has

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Castings whose properties are improved by inserts are technically challenging. However, effects such as the control of microstructure or distortion can be predicted with the help of casting simulation (Photo: MAGMA)

Material combinations in light-weight casting components

Predicting Perfection: How Casting Simulation Solves Stress and Distortion in Hybrid Lightweight Components This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Material combinations in light-weight casting components” by Dr.-Ing. Götz Hartmann, published in Casting Plant & Technology (4/2013). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for HPDC Professionals In the quest for

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Fig.1 - Schematics of the casting moulds: (a) Chill sample and (b) PCM sample.

Numerical simulation of the effects of a Phase Change Material (PCM) on solidification path of gravity sand cast Al-Cu alloy

Extending Columnar Growth: How Phase Change Materials Are Revolutionizing Solidification Control in Al-Cu Castings This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Numerical simulation of the effects of a Phase Change Material (PCM) on solidification path of gravity sand cast Al-Cu alloy” by Z. Noohi, B. Niroumand, and G. Timelli, published in La Metallurgia

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Fig. 2. a) First casting die for creating shear and pullout specimen (b) from flat steel sheets and c) second casting die for creating cross-tension specimen (d) from Ushaped steel sheets

Influence of high-pressure die casting parameters on bonding characteristics of aluminium-steel hybrid-castings for automotive lightweight structures

Unlocking 25 MPa Bond Strength in Aluminium-Steel Hybrid Castings: A Deep Dive into HPDC Process Optimization This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Influence of high-pressure die casting parameters on bonding characteristics of aluminium-steel hybrid-castings for automotive lightweight structures” by Florian Mielke, Damian Sulik, and Xiangfan Fang, published in the Journal of Manufacturing

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Fig. 4: Castings of Al-7%Si Alloy

Parametric Optimization of Casting Surface Roughness Produced by Ceramic Shell Investment Casting Process

Optimizing Casting Surface Finish: A Data-Driven Approach to Al-7%Si Alloy This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Parametric Optimization of Casting Surface Roughness Produced by Ceramic Shell Investment Casting Process” by Balwinder Singh, Pardeep Kumar, and B.K. Mishra, published in the International Journal of Surface Engineering & Materials Technology (2011). It has been

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Figure 6: An ADI prototype bracket with a continuous 3mm wall.

Austempered Ductile Iron (ADI) – A Green Alternative

Rethinking Lightweighting: Why Austempered Ductile Iron (ADI) Offers a More Sustainable Alternative to Steel and Aluminum This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Austempered Ductile Iron (ADI) – A Green Alternative” by John R. Keough, PEng, FASM, published in April 2010. Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for HPDC Professionals

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Gambar 2.3 Piston

DESIGN OF GATING SYSTEM ON PISTON OF MOBIL SINJAI WITH GRAVITY DIE CASTING METHOD

Eliminating Shrinkage Defects in Piston Casting: A Gating System Design Breakthrough This technical summary is based on the academic paper “DESIGN OF GATING SYSTEM ON PISTON OF MOBIL SINJAI WITH GRAVITY DIE CASTING METHOD” by Rizki Yustisiabellah, published by Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (2015). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for HPDC

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Research on Lightweight Wheel Hub Design and Its Improvement on Vehicle Fuel Economy

Research on Lightweight Wheel Hub Design and Its Improvement on Vehicle Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Reimagined: A Deep Dive into Advanced Lightweight Wheel Hub Manufacturing This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Research on Lightweight Wheel Hub Design and Its Improvement on Vehicle Fuel Economy” by Simin Wang, published in International Journal of Frontiers in Engineering Technology (2025). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research

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Figure 6: Details for Experiment and the Assembled Mould for Volume Deficit Experiment

CALCULATION OF SHRINKAGE CHARACTERISTIC OF US 413 CAST ALUMINIUM ALLOY USING CASTING SIMULATION

Mastering Shrinkage in US 413 Aluminum Alloy: A Guide to Casting Simulation This technical summary is based on the academic paper “CALCULATION OF SHRINKAGE CHARACTERISTIC OF US 413 CAST ALUMINIUM ALLOY USING CASTING SIMULATION” by S Santhi, S B Sakri, D Hanumantha Rao and S Sundarrajan, published in International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics

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Fig. 1. Photograph of the project under analysis. View: a) from the fixed half; b) from the mobile half

Effect of Cavitation Phenomenon on the Quality of High-Pressure Aluminium Alloy Castings

How Vacuum Casting Intensifies HPDC Cavitation and What to Do About It This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Effect of Cavitation Phenomenon on the Quality of High-Pressure Aluminium Alloy Castings” by Marcin Brzeziński and Jakub Wiśniowski, published in the Journal of Casting & Materials Engineering (2023). It has been analyzed and summarized

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