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Fig. 1 Body-in-white, main specifications, and material constitution of base vehicle

Unlocking 33% Weight Reduction: A Deep Dive into Multi-Material Car Bodies & Advanced Joining

Multi-material Automotive Bodies and Dissimilar Joining Technology to Realize Multi-material This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Multi-material Automotive Bodies and Dissimilar Joining Technology to Realize Multi-material” by Dr. Junya NAITO and Dr. Reiichi SUZUKI, published in KOBELCO TECHNOLOGY REVIEW (2020). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for HPDC Professionals

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Figure 1.2: Water exit from the mould

Influence of Water Quality and Kind of Metal in the Secondary Cooling Zone of Casting Process

Unlock Peak Performance: How Water Quality Drives Casting Cooling Process Optimization This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Influence of Water Quality and Kind of Metal in the Secondary Cooling Zone of Casting Process” by M.Sc. Khalid Haroun Mohamed Abdalrahman, a dissertation for the Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg (2012). It has been analyzed and summarized

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Fig. 1. World foundry production volume with respect to the ferrous and the non-ferrous castings over the years 2000-2019; based on Refs. [22-41]

The Leading Role of Aluminium in the Growing Production of Castings Made of the Non-Ferrous Alloys

The Rise of Aluminum: Why Aluminum Castings are Dominating the Non-Ferrous Market This technical summary is based on the academic paper “The Leading Role of Aluminium in the Growing Production of Castings Made of the Non-Ferrous Alloys” by M.S. Soiński and A. Jakubus, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2021). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge:

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Fig. 1 Improvement by allotment of refining function in hot-metal pretreatment

Melting, Casting, and Welding Technologies Supporting the Art of Manufacturing in Materials Business

Revolutionizing Materials Manufacturing: A Deep Dive into Kobe Steel’s Advanced Casting Technology for a Carbon-Neutral Future This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Melting, Casting, and Welding Technologies Supporting the Art of Manufacturing in Materials Business” by Dr. Hitoshi ISHIDA, published in KOBELCO TECHNOLOGY REVIEW (NO. 42 FEB. 2025).. Keywords Executive Summary The

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Fig. 2 Macrostructure of AlSi10.5Cu1.2Mn0.8Ni1.2Pb0.5 alloy a) sand mold b) metal mold

The Effect of Casting Mold Material on Microstructure of Al-Si Alloys

Paper Title Metal vs. Sand Molds: How Cooling Rate Dictates Al-Si Alloy Microstructure and Performance This technical summary is based on the academic paper “The Effect of Casting Mold Material on Microstructure of Al-Si Alloys” by Tomas Vlach and Jaromir Cais, published in MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY (2022). It has been analyzed and summarized for technical experts

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Fig. 1. Proposed 2D Segmentation Approach.

Establishment of Acceptance Criteria for Tomography Inspection of Aluminium Alloy Castings

Beyond 2D X-Rays: Revolutionizing Aluminium Casting Quality with 3D Casting Inspection This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Establishment of Acceptance Criteria for Tomography Inspection of Aluminium Alloy Castings” by Abdel Rahman DAKAK, Pr. Valérie KAFTANDJIAN, Dr. Philippe DUVAUCHELLE, and Mr. Patrick BOUVET, published in International Symposium on Digital Industrial Radiology and Computed

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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. Overall sales of investment casting foundries in different countries (in million USD) [2]

5 Cs of Investment Casting Foundries in Rajkot Cluster – An Industrial Survey

Benchmarking Your Foundry: Key Insights from India’s Largest Investment Casting Cluster This technical summary is based on the academic paper “5 Cs of Investment Casting Foundries in Rajkot Cluster – An Industrial Survey” by A.V. Sata and N.R. Maheta, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2021). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters

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Figure 1. Aluminum in the automotive industry, model Audi A2

Application of Aluminum and ITS Alloys in the Automotive Industry With Special Emphasis PN Wheel Rims

The Rise of Automotive Aluminum Casting: A Technical Review of Lightweighting Trends and Wheel Rim Innovations This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Application of Aluminum and ITS Alloys in the Automotive Industry With Special Emphasis PN Wheel Rims” by Dragan Adamović, Tomislav Vujinović, Fatima Živić, Jelena Živković, and Marko Topalović, published in

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Figure 10: Simulation compared with real casting of cracks

Apply simulation application optimize production process for car industry

Optimize Automotive Die Casting: A Guide to Simulation for Defect Reduction and Efficiency This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Apply simulation application optimize production process for car industry” by Phan Van Tong. Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for HPDC Professionals In the competitive automotive industry, mass-producing parts from

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