Tag Archives: Sand casting

Fig. 1. Examples of automotive components made of Mg alloys a) engine block, b) oil pump

Microstructures of Mg-Al-Zn and Al-Si-Cu cast alloys

Unlocking Performance: A Microstructural Analysis of Lightweight Automotive Alloys This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Microstructures of Mg-Al-Zn and Al-Si-Cu cast alloys” by T. Tański, L.A. Dobrzański, and R. Maniara, published in the Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering (2010). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for

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Recent Advancements and Critical Insights in Casting Processes

Slashing Defects and Boosting Efficiency: A Deep Dive into Modern Casting Processes This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Recent Advancements and Critical Insights in Casting Processes” by Amarishkumar J Patel and Sunilkumar N Chaudhari, published in the International Journal of Scientific Research in Mechanical and Materials Engineering (2023). Keywords Executive Summary The

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Figure 2.1: LM 25 (Al—7Si-0.3Mg) aerospace and automotive thin walled products (efunda, 2009).

THE EFFECTS OF VORTEX GATE DESIGN ON MECHANICAL STRENGTH OF THIN SECTION CASTING OF LM 25 (Al—7Si-0.3Mg) ALUMINUM CASTING ALLOY

Boost Aluminum Casting Strength: A Deep Dive into Vortex Gate Design This technical summary is based on the academic paper “THE EFFECTS OF VORTEX GATE DESIGN ON MECHANICAL STRENGTH OF THIN SECTION CASTING OF LM 25 (A—7Si-0.3Mg) ALUMINUM CASTING ALLOY” by Zaid Ali Subhi, submitted in February 2012 to Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia. It

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Fig. 1. Examples of: a) sand castings made of EN AW-2017A and b) cylindrical specimens made of these castings

INVESTIGATION OF THE DEFORMABILITY OF ALUMINIUM-COPPER CASTING ALLOYS

Optimizing Forging Temperatures for Cast Aluminium-Copper Alloys: A Guide to Improving Deformability This technical summary is based on the academic paper “INVESTIGATION OF THE DEFORMABILITY OF ALUMINIUM-COPPER CASTING ALLOYS” by Grzegorz Winiarski, Anna Dziubińska, Krzysztof Majerski, Michał Szucki, and Krzysztof Drozdowski, published in Advances in Science and Technology Research Journal (2018). It has been analyzed

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Permanent Mold Casting: An Excellent Manufacturing Method for Automotive Components

Permanent Mold Casting: An Excellent Manufacturing Method for Automotive Components

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Permanent Mold Casting” Excellent Casting Method for Manufacture of Automotive Components” published by “International Journal on Recent and Innovation Trends in Computing and Communication”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In this paper the study has been done why permanent mold casting method is excellent for manufacture of automotive

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Figure 11: Photograph of extremely dry dross in transfer ladle after treatment with COVERAL MTS 1582.

THEORY AND PRACTICE OF GRAIN REFINING FOR ALUMINIUM ALLOYS – UTILIZING COVERAL MTS 1582

Unlocking Superior Aluminum Castings: How Advanced Grain Refining Slashes Defects and Boosts Mechanical Strength This technical summary is based on the academic paper “THEORY AND PRACTICE OF GRAIN REFINING FOR ALUMINIUM ALLOYS – UTILIZING COVERAL MTS 1582” by Brian Began, Foseco USA & Pascaline Careil, Foseco Europe, published in Foundry Practice No. 268. Keywords Executive

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Fig. 2. Anodised Al-Si belt pulleys used in combustion engines

Reflectivity of anodised Al-Si alloy surface of belt pulleys used in combustion engines

Maximizing Component Durability: How Al-Si Alloy Casting and Anodization Impact Reflectivity in High-Temp Applications This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Reflectivity of anodised Al-Si alloy surface of belt pulleys used in combustion engines” by Krzysztof LABISZ, published in Scientific Journal of Silesian University of Technology. Series Transport (2021). Keywords Executive Summary The

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Figure 1.0: Aluminum cast centrifugal pump casing. Figure 1.1: Aluminum casting process.

Theoretical Analysis of Liquid Aluminum Flow in Aluminum Casting Processes

Beyond Trial and Error: A New Model for Aluminum Casting Process Optimization This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Theoretical Analysis of Liquid Aluminum Flow in Aluminum Casting Processes” by Taiwo Alare and Feranmi J Adeloye, published in PriMera Scientific Engineering (2023). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for HPDC

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Figure 1: Microstructures of Al-Si-Mg-Fe alloys produced by (a) sand cast (b) investment cast, and (c) die cast processes

EVALUATION OF DRY SLIDING WEAR CHARACTERISTICS AND CONSEQUENCES OF CAST Al-Si-Mg-Fe ALLOYS

Unlocking Peak Performance: How Casting Method Dictates Al-Si-Mg-Fe Alloy Wear Resistance This technical summary is based on the academic paper “EVALUATION OF DRY SLIDING WEAR CHARACTERISTICS AND CONSEQUENCES OF CAST Al-Si-Mg-Fe ALLOYS” by A.Chennakesava Reddy and S. Madhava Reddy, published in The Icfai University Journal of Mechanical Engineering (2010). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why

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Fig.7 The final rupture fractography analysis of both experimental materials, SEM a) Stage III in sand mould samples; b) Stage III in metallic mould samples; c) fracture of Si particles; d) fracture of Fe-rich phases; e) fracture of Cu-rich phases.

THE FRACTOGRAPHY STUDY OF FATIGUE FRACTURE SURFACES IN Al-Si CAST ALLOYS

How Casting Method Impacts Fatigue Life in Al-Si Alloys: A Fractography Analysis This technical summary is based on the academic paper “THE FRACTOGRAPHY STUDY OF FATIGUE FRACTURE SURFACES IN Al-Si CAST ALLOYS” by L. Hurtalová, E. Tillová, M. Chalupová, published in Powder Metallurgy Progress, Vol.15 (2015), special issue. Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This

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