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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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Fig. 10. (Color online) DXCT of ADC12 sample 1: (a) total-energy 2D CT image, (b) low-energy 2D CT image, and (c) high-energy 2D CT image.

Micro X-ray Computed Tomography and Machine Learning Assessment of Impregnation Efficacy of Die-Casting Defects in Metal Alloys

Beyond Visual Inspection: Using Micro-XCT and AI for Flawless Impregnation Efficacy Assessment This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Micro X-ray Computed Tomography and Machine Learning Assessment of Impregnation Efficacy of Die-Casting Defects in Metal Alloys” by Ajith Bandara, Koichi Kan, Katanaga Yusuke, Natsuto Soga, Takagi Katsuyuki, Akifumi Koike, and Toru Aoki, published

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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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Figure 1: Test bars are put into an aluminum 226 melt for a total time of 32 hours to evaluate the thermo-chemical resistance.

INCREASING COMPETITIVENESS IN HIGH PRESSURE DIE CASTING WITH ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

Boosting HPDC Profitability: How Additive Manufacturing Slashes Scrap Rates and Cycle Times This technical summary is based on the academic paper “INCREASING COMPETITIVENESS IN HIGH PRESSURE DIE CASTING WITH ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING” by Armin WIEDENEGGER, Günther PRUNNER, and Bostjan NOTAR, published in INDUSTRIJSKI FORUM IRT (2021). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for

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