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Fig. 3 Optical images of grain refined alloy samples using Al-5Ti-1B at only one magnification (750 ppm Ti,150 ppm B)

Effect of Addition of Grain Refiner and Modifier on Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of Squeeze Cast A356 Alloy

This article introduces the paper “Effect of Addition of Grain Refiner and Modifier on Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of Squeeze Cast A356 Alloy” presented at the “Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals” 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: In industries such as automobile, aerospace, and defense, Aluminum-Silicon (Al-Si) alloys, particularly grade A356, are extensively utilized

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Fig.4 Grain orientation and grain boundary distribution at position A under different cooling rates

Effects of Cooling Rate on Solidification Structure and Performance of ADC12 Alloy

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“Effects of Cooling Rate on Solidification Structure and Performance of ADC12 Alloy”] published by [Special Casting & Nonferrous Alloys]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction Abstract: Effects of cooling rate on solidification structure evolution and mechanical properties of ADC12 aluminum alloy were investigated through directional

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Figure 3. Radio filter produced by means of the RSF/RheoMetalTM process. A unique feature of this product is the weight reduction of 1.6 kg facilitated by wall thicknesses as low as 0.4 mm at 40 mm height (aspect ratio 100). High conductivity low Si alloys were used, and thermal transport properties further increased by up to 20% depending on the alloy composition by means of heat treatments, as depicted in the top right diagram by means of arrows denoting the course of the latter (images provided by Comptech AB, Skillingaryd, Sweden).

Advances in Metal Casting Technology: A Review of State of the Art, Challenges and Trends—Part II: Technologies New and Revived

This article introduces the paper ‘Advances in Metal Casting Technology: A Review of State of the Art, Challenges and Trends—Part II: Technologies New and Revived’ published by MDPI. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction The present text, as the second part of an editorial for the Special Issue “Advances in Metal Casting Technology,” builds upon

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Figure 1. Microstructure of the Al-Cu alloy generated at different CRs with different methods: (a–c) using sand mold casting method, CR 1.65 K/s, (d–f) using cooper mold casting method, CR 5.7 K/s, (g–i) using twin-roll casting method, CR 117.3 K/s [4]. Reprinted with permission from the publisher.

A Comprehensive Study of Cooling Rate Effects on Diffusion, Microstructural Evolution, and Characterization of Aluminum Alloys

This article introduces the paper ‘A Comprehensive Study of Cooling Rate Effects on Diffusion, Microstructural Evolution, and Characterization of Aluminum Alloys’ published by ‘MDPI’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction Abstract:”Cooling Rate (CR) definitively influences the microstructure of metallic parts manufactured through various processes. Factors including cooling medium, surface area, thermal conductivity, and temperature control

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Fig. 0.1: Automatic CAE Tool overview, fully-machined (fully-mach.), mold temperature (𝑇𝑚) cycling, flow length-dependent cooling rate 𝑇̇ 𝐹𝐿, engineering specification (eng. spec.), industrial prototypes (ind. prot.)

An Automatic CAE Tool for autonomous feasibility assessment of aluminum gravity die castings – development and calibration

This article introduces the paper ‘An Automatic CAE Tool for autonomous feasibility assessment of aluminum gravity die castings – development and calibration’ published by ‘Rheinisch-Westfälischen Technischen Hochschule Aachen’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction The paper addresses the increasing demand for fully automated CAE tools in next-generation development processes to enable multidisciplinary design optimization (MDO)

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Figure 2: SEM micrographs of the PM AM50 alloy in: (a) skin region, and (b) central region, and the PM AC51 alloy in: (c) central region and the PM AC52 alloy in: (d) central region

Development of creep-resistant magnesium casting alloys for high temperature automotive applications

This article introduces the paper [‘Development of creep-resistant magnesium casting alloys for high temperature automotive applications’] presented at the [‘WIT Transactions on The Built Environment, Vol 97, 2008 WIT Press’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: Magnesium alloys, owing to their low specific gravity, are highly desirable in automotive and aerospace

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Fig. 1 – Position of the spoke and the rim zone in the wheels analysed.

Impact behaviour of A356 alloy for low-pressure die casting automotive wheels

This article introduces the paper [‘Impact behaviour of A356 alloy for low-pressure die casting automotive wheels’] published by [‘Journal of Materials Processing Technology’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction Instrumented impact strength tests have been carried out on KV sub-size Charpy samples drawn from A356 aluminium alloy 17-in. wheels, produced by a low-pressure die casting.

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Fig. 1. Sampling locations for fatigue testing and metallographic examination.

Fatigue behavior of A356-T6 aluminum cast alloys. Part I. Effect of casting defects

This article introduces the paper [‘Fatigue behavior of A356-T6 aluminum cast alloys. Part I. Effect of casting defects’] presented at the [‘Journal of Light Metals’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: Cast aluminum alloys are increasingly utilized in the automotive sector owing to their superior castability, corrosion resistance, and notably their

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Figure 1. Organic cores production by the cold-box process: (a) half core box, (b) organic cores.

A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS ON ORGANIC AND INORGANIC CORE BINDERS FOR A GRAVITY DIECASTING AL ALLOY COMPONENT

This article introduces the paper “A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS ON ORGANIC AND INORGANIC CORE BINDERS FOR A GRAVITY DIECASTING AL ALLOY COMPONENT” presented at the International Journal of Metalcasting 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: The metal casting industry has witnessed an increasing interest in inorganic binders for core making over the past two decades. This shift

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Fig. 1: Illustration of engine block with 6 ingates and the vacuum channels.

Correlation Between Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Al-Si Diecast Engine Blocks

This article introduces the paper “Correlation Between Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Al-Si Diecast Engine Blocks” 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Objectives and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology: 5. Key Research Findings: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Research Directions: 8. References: [1] Colás, R., A. Rodríguez, J. Talamantes, and S. Valtierra. Solidification

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