A Design Engineer’s Guide to Material Properties: Mastering the Fundamentals for Optimal Performance This technical brief is based on the academic chapter “Chapter 6: Properties of Engineering Materials” by Theodore Gela, D.Eng.Sc., from the MECHANICAL DESIGN HANDBOOK. It is summarized and analyzed for HPDC professionals by the experts at CASTMAN. Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge:
Hot vs. Cold Chamber for Magnesium: A Data-Driven Guide to Choosing the Right HPDC Process This technical brief is based on the paper “Properties of Diecasting Alloys and a Comparison of Hot and Cold Chamber Processes for Magnesium Die Casting” by Dr. Ing Norbert Erhard and Bob Tracy of Oskar Frech GmbH + Co. KG.
This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Promoting Distance Learning in Metal Casting by Implementing Four Simulation Activities” by Dr. Sam Ramrattan and Dr. Matthew Cavalli P.E., Western Michigan University, published in the Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference. It is summarized and analyzed for HPDC professionals by the experts
This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Productivity Improvement by Value Stream Mapping in Die Casting Industry” by Pradip Gunaki and S.N. Teli, published in the Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR) (2015). It is summarized and analyzed for HPDC professionals by the experts at CASTMAN. Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge:
From Theory to Production: A Practical Guide to High-Pressure Die Casting for Engine Components This technical brief is based on the academic paper “PRODUCTION OF SINGLE CYLINDER ENGINE COMPONENTS THROUGH HIGH PRESSURE DIE CASTING IN SEDI ENUGU” by Nwonye E.I., Ilochonwu C.E., and Nwajagu C.O., published in Light Metals 2013 by TMS (The Minerals, Metals
A Blueprint for High-Integrity HPDC: Tackling Porosity in Structural Aluminum & Magnesium Castings This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Process and Tool Design for the High Integrity Die Casting of Aluminum and Magnesium Alloys” by Varun Nandakumar, presented as a Master’s Thesis at The Ohio State University (2014). It is summarized and
AI-Powered Design: Eliminating Heatsink Fracture Before It Happens This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Prevention of the Fracture Problem Occurring in Automotive Alternator Heatsink Blocks Using Artificial Intelligence” by Dinçer Kökden, Adem Egi, Emre Bulut, Emre İsa Albak, İbrahim Korkmaz, and Ferruh Öztürk, published in Applied Sciences (2024). It is summarized and
This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Process Selection on the Basis of Time Cost and Quality for Development Components of Aluminium Bracket” by Piyush Shukla, published in the International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research (IJFMR) (Volume 6, Issue 4, July-August 2024). It is summarized and analyzed for HPDC professionals by the experts at
This introduction paper is based on the paper “Neural Network-Based Model for Supporting the Expert Driven Project Estimation Process in Mold Manufacturing” published by “Strojniški vestnik – Journal of Mechanical Engineering”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: One of the crucial activities for running a successful mold manufacturing business is project estimation. The estimation process is an
This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Preventive Maintenance Modeling on Die Casting Machines with Information Systems” by Tri Pujadi, Bahtiar H. Simamora, Vikas Kumar, Yulia Magdalena, Witarsjah, Yunita Kartika Sari, and Satya Windy, published in the Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (2021). It is summarized and
