Tag Archives: Sand casting

Fig. 1 Wheel model.

Magnesium Alloy Wheel Structure Design and Wheel Casting Process Performance Analysis

From Blueprint to Reality: Using FEA to Perfect Magnesium Alloy Wheel Casting This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Magnesium Alloy Wheel Structure Design and Wheel Casting Process Performance Analysis” by Xin Jiang and Xinwei Lan, published in Journal of Materials Science and Engineering B (2022). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This

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Fig. 2. Structure of the sand cast alloy(top left) and anodic layer (top right) and structure of the high pressure cast (bottom left) and anodic layer (bottom right) produced on the composite EN-ACAlSi9Cu3

INFLUENCE OF ALUMINIUM ALLOY ANODIZING AND CASTING METHODS ON STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES

Optimizing Anodized Aluminum Components: Why Your Casting Method is the Critical First Step This technical summary is based on the academic paper “INFLUENCE OF ALUMINIUM ALLOY ANODIZING AND CASTING METHODS ON STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES” by J. KONIECZNY, K.LABISZ, M. POLOK-RUBINIEC, A. WŁODARCZYK-FLIGIER, published in Arch. Metall. Mater. (2016). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why

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Figure 2. Ishikawa Diagram for Casting defect analysis

Optimizing Casting Processes: A Data-Driven Approach to Eliminating Defects

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “OPTIMIZATION OF CASTING PROCESS BASED ON BOX BEHNKEN DESIGN AND RESPONSE SURFACE METHODOLOGY” by Rathish Raghupathy and K.S. Amirthagadeswaran, published in the International Journal for Quality Research (2014). It has been analyzed and summarized for technical experts by CASTMAN. Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This

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Fig. 6. Average weight of aluminum castings per vehicle.

Circumstances of the Automotive Industry Impact on Aluminum Foundries

Paper Title Navigating the Perfect Storm: A Deep Dive into the Automotive Industry’s Impact on Aluminum Foundries This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Circumstances of the Automotive Industry Impact on Aluminum Foundries” by R. Gallo, published in AFS Proceedings 2010 American Foundry Society (2010). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research

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A Review of Various Mould Attributes in the Sand Casting Process

A Review of Various Mould Attributes in the Sand Casting Process

Boosting Throughput: A Review of Casting Mould Attributes and a Novel Path to Higher Productivity This technical summary is based on the academic paper “A Review of Various Mould Attributes in the Sand Casting Process” by Bedarapalli Sainath Bharadwaj, Jayam Sreehari, and Nagasamudram Phani Raja Rao, published in Advanced Engineering Science (2021). Keywords Executive Summary

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Fig. 1. Aluminium Die Cast Parts.

Choosing the Right Casting Method for Automotive Parts: A Review of Green Sand, Die Casting, and More

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Automobile Parts Casting-Methods and Materials Used: A Review” by Madhav Goenka, Chico Nihal, Rahul Ramanathan, Pratyaksh Gupta, Aman Parashar, and Joel Jb, published in Materials Today: Proceedings (2020). It has been analyzed and summarized for technical experts by CASTMAN with the assistance of AI. Keywords Executive

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Figure 1.1: Gravity die mold [3].

Boosting Casting Quality: Why Vertical Gravity Die Casting Outperforms Horizontal Arrangements

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Analysis of Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Multiple Die Cavity Products Produced in Vertical and Horizontal Arrangement by Gravity Die Casting” by Ong Chin Yee, published by UTHM, Batu Pahat (2012). It was analyzed and summarized for HPDC experts by CASTMAN experts with the help of

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Figure 1: Injection molding machine set up

Review on Optimization of Injection Molding Process Parameter for Reducing Shrinkage of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) material

A Review of the Taguchi Method for Minimizing Part Shrinkage in HDPE Injection Molding This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Review on Optimization of Injection Molding Process Parameter for Reducing Shrinkage of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) material” by Harshal P. Kale and Dr. Umesh V. Hambire, published in the International Journal of

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Figure 0.2: (a) The geometrical dimensions and (b) the thickness distribution (mm) of the 2020 Ford explorer aluminium shock tower.

A cost-efficient process route for the mass production of thin-walled structural aluminum body castings

This article introduces the paper ‘A cost-efficient process route for the mass production of thin-walled structural aluminum body castings’ published by ‘RWTH Aachen University’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction In response to the automotive sector’s demand for reduced vehicle weight to improve fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emissions, this thesis investigates a cost-efficient process

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Fig. 3.1 Shrinkage prediction by Modulus Method 5)

Research on Porosity Defects of Al-Si Alloy Castings made with Permanent mold

From Theory to Foundry Floor: Using the Niyama Criterion to Eliminate Porosity in Permanent Mold Castings This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Research on Porosity Defects of Al-Si Alloy Castings Made with Permanent Mold” by MINAMI Rin (July, 2005). It is summarized and analyzed for casting professionals by the experts at STI

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