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Fig. 4. EDX analysis of large iron particle

Influence of Nickel Addition on Properties of Secondary AlSi7Mg0.3 Alloy

Unlocking the Potential of Secondary Aluminum Alloys: How Nickel Addition Mitigates Iron Impurities This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Influence of Nickel Addition on Properties of Secondary AlSi7Mg0.3 Alloy” by L. Richtárech, D. Bolibruchová, M. Brůna, and J.Caiss, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2015). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This

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Fig. 1. Specimen on the Plate

Effect of Yttrium on the Microstructure of Gravity Die Cast A356 Alloy

Unlocking A356 Alloy Performance: How Yttrium Addition Refines Microstructure for Superior Castings This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Effect of Yttrium on the Microstructure of Gravity Die Cast A356 Alloy” by Ying Pio Lim and Wei Hong Yeo, published in Proceedings of the World Congress on Mechanical, Chemical, and Material Engineering (MCM

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Table 1. The refractory coating for evaporable pattern

APPLICATION OF LOST FOAM CASTING PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING PARTS IN AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

Optimizing the Lost Foam Casting Process: A Deep Dive into Refractory Coatings and Process Parameters for Automotive Parts This technical summary is based on the academic paper “APPLICATION OF LOST FOAM CASTING PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING PARTS IN AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY” by Marko Pavlović, Tatjana Volkov-Husović, Muhamed Sarvan, Milan Đuričić, Fuad Klisura, and Zagorka Acimović, published in

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Fig. 2: Different specimens after tests

Modeling of Damage Behavior of Cast Aluminum Components Taking into Account Porosity Effects

Beyond Standard Simulation: A New Porosity Damage Model for Predicting Failure in Aluminum Die Castings This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Modeling of Damage Behavior of Cast Aluminum Components Taking into Account Porosity Effects” by Dong-Zhi Sun, Andrea Ockewitz, Florence Andrieux, and Herbert Klamser, published in Proceedings of the 12th International Conference

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Fig. 5 Reference die

Determination of heat transfer coefficients using a 1-D flow model applied to irregular shaped cooling channels in pressure diecasting

Unlocking Higher Production Rates: A New Model for Irregular Cooling Channel Design in HPDC This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Determination of Heat Transfer Coefficients Using a 1-D Flow Model Applied to Irregular Shaped Cooling Channels in Pressure Diecasting” published by L. D. Clark, K. Davey, I. Rosindale, and S. Hinduja in

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Fig. 2. Structure of the sand cast alloy(top left) and anodic layer (top right) and structure of the high pressure cast (bottom left) and anodic layer (bottom right) produced on the composite EN-ACAlSi9Cu3

INFLUENCE OF ALUMINIUM ALLOY ANODIZING AND CASTING METHODS ON STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES

Optimizing Anodized Aluminum Components: Why Your Casting Method is the Critical First Step This technical summary is based on the academic paper “INFLUENCE OF ALUMINIUM ALLOY ANODIZING AND CASTING METHODS ON STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES” by J. KONIECZNY, K.LABISZ, M. POLOK-RUBINIEC, A. WŁODARCZYK-FLIGIER, published in Arch. Metall. Mater. (2016). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why

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Fig. 5. Simulation of filling a thin-wall casting mould when filled in: (a) 15%; (b) 30%; (c) 50%; (d) 70%; (e) 100%; and (f) in the course of casting solidification

The Effect of a Thin-Wall Casting Mould Cavity Filling Conditions on the Casting Surface Quality

Eliminating Thin-Wall Casting Defects: How Mould Filling Simulation Prevents Cold Shots and Scabs This technical summary is based on the academic paper “The Effect of a Thin-Wall Casting Mould Cavity Filling Conditions on the Casting Surface Quality” by A. Trytek, A.W. Orłowicz, M. Tupaj, M. Mróz, O. Markowska, G. Bąk, and T. Abram, published in

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Fig. 1. Prototype vehicle and the swing arm

Development and optimization of casting technology on part of the suspension of a heavy vehicle used in difficult environmental wetland conditions

Paper Title From Simulation to Suspension: Optimizing Aluminum Casting for Heavy-Duty Performance This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Development and optimization of casting technology on part of the suspension of a heavy vehicle used in difficult environmental wetland conditions” by Marcin Małysza, Robert Żuczek, Stanisław Pysz, Andrzej Gil, Piotr Wieliczko, Piotr Kowalski,

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Figure 2. Ishikawa Diagram for Casting defect analysis

Optimizing Casting Processes: A Data-Driven Approach to Eliminating Defects

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “OPTIMIZATION OF CASTING PROCESS BASED ON BOX BEHNKEN DESIGN AND RESPONSE SURFACE METHODOLOGY” by Rathish Raghupathy and K.S. Amirthagadeswaran, published in the International Journal for Quality Research (2014). It has been analyzed and summarized for technical experts by CASTMAN. Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This

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Figure 1. Cast aluminium (LM24) clutch housing component.

Analysis of cooling channels performance

The Surprising Truth About Conformal Cooling: A Deep Dive into Channel Performance This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Analysis of cooling channels performance” published by A. J. Norwood, P. M. Dickens, R. C. Soar, R. Harris, G. Gibbons & R. Hansell in the International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing (2004). It was

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