This introduction paper is based on the paper “Metal Casting: Back to Future” published by “Proceedings of the 52nd Indian Foundry Congress, Hyderabad, February 2004”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Future requirements of castings – thin intricate shape, minimal machining and small order quantity – can be met by going back to the time tested lost
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Optimisation of die casting process in Zamak alloys” published by “Procedia Manufacturing”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The casting industry is one of the major industries in the world with a great impact in everybody’s life. Die casting is a process where a permanent mould is used, and
This introduction paper is based on the paper “On determining the critical velocity in the high-pressure die casting machine’s shot sleeve using CFD” published by “Preprint submitted to Elsevier”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: This paper investigates the critical plunger velocity in high-pressure die casting during the slow phase of the piston motion and how it
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Mechanisms of Leaker Formation in Aluminium High Pressure Die Casting” published by “University of Queensland”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Within this report an understanding of the mechanisms of leaker formation, both in general and in a specific aluminium high pressure die casting, is developed. This understanding is
This article introduces the paper “Clinching of Heated Aluminum Die Casting” presented at the “WGP 2021, LNPE, Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022” 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: In contemporary automotive manufacturing, the utilization of multi-material bodies (MMB) is increasingly prevalent. This approach addresses the complex demands of lightweight construction, cost optimization, and stringent performance criteria,
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Integrated Structural Casting Development with Digital Twin Technology” published by “The 75th World Foundry Congress”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In the present paper, we introduced the development of integrated structural castings with digital twin technology for the rear structure of high-end E-sports cars. The topological optimisation, casting
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Interface of steel inserts in Al-Si alloy castings” published by “Dissertation, Technischen Universität Wien, Fakultät für Maschinenwesen und Betriebswissenschaften”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Aluminium alloys are very important materials because of they low density and excellent mechanical properties. Aluminium silicon casting alloys are essential to the automotive,
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Effect of Shielding Gases on the Wire Arc Additive Manufacturability of 5 Cr – 4 Mo Tool Steel for Die Casting Mold Making” published by “Korean Journal of Metals and Materials”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Generally, molds are fabricated by the machining of massive billets of tool
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Innovative Die Lubricant Trends for Evolving Productivity and Process Requirements” published by “NADCA North American Die Casting Association (at the 2013 Die Casting Congress & Tabletop)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The continued push for improved productivity in the high pressure die cast (HPDC) industry places ever increasing
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Subsurface Microstructural Evolution of High-Pressure Diecast A365: From Cast to Cold-Sprayed and Heat-Treated Conditions” published by “Metals”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: The use of cold spray deposition, coupled with diffusion-driven thermal postprocessing, is considered herein as a surface modification process such that near-surface microstructural, micromechanical, and microchemical