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Fig. 2: RFID cast part with integrated RFID transponder (left) and design of a glass transponder [7] (right)

In-Process Embedding of Piezo Sensors and RFID Transponders into Cast Parts for Autonomous Manufacturing Logistics

Smart Castings in a Single Step: A Breakthrough in In-Process Embedding for HPDC This technical summary is based on the academic paper “In-Process Embedding of Piezo Sensors and RFID Transponders into Cast Parts for Autonomous Manufacturing Logistics” by Dipl.-Wi.-Ing. Christoph Pille, published in Smart Systems Integration (2010). It has been analyzed and summarized for technical

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Fig. 1. Total casting surface, mag. 3x

Influence of Al5FeSi Phases on the Cracking of Castings at Al-Si Alloys

Cracking the Code: How Iron Contamination Creates Catastrophic Failure in Al-Si Alloy Castings This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Influence of Al5FeSi Phases on the Cracking of Castings at Al-Si Alloys” by I. Hren, J. Svobodova, and Š. Michna, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2018). It has been analyzed and summarized

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Figure 5. Cause-effect Diagram Flowline Defect

IMPLEMENTATION SIX SIGMA AND DATA MINING TO IMPROVE DIE CASTING PRODUCTION PROCESS AT PT. AB

Boosting Die Casting Quality: A Six Sigma and Data Mining Approach to Defect Reduction This technical summary is based on the academic paper “IMPLEMENTATION SIX SIGMA AND DATA MINING TO IMPROVE DIE CASTING PRODUCTION PROCESS AT PT. AB” by Rina Fltriana, Johnson Saragih, and Sitta Sarasaty, published in the Proceeding 7th International Seminar on Industrial

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Fig. 1 Summary of elongation-tension variation of the copper based material a) for forged and laminated states, b) laminated and c) forged with different heat treatments applied like recovered or wat

Unlocking Superior Vibration Damping: How Stress Enhances the Performance of CuZnAl Shape Memory Alloys

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Effect of stress on damping capacity of a shape memory alloy CuZnAl” published by N. CIMPOEȘU, S. STANCIU, M. MAYER, I. IONIȚĂ, R. HANU CIMPOEȘU in the Journal of Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials (2010). It was analyzed and summarized for HPDC experts by CASTMAN experts with

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Figure 2. External aspect of some nozzles removed from the high-pressure die-casting equipment after severe damage: (a) exhibiting a hole; (b) or even being broken

Improving the Design of Nozzles Used in Zamak High-Pressure Die-Casting Process

Solving Premature Nozzle Failure: A Breakthrough in Zamak HPDC Nozzle Design for the Automotive Industry This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Improving the Design of Nozzles Used in Zamak High-Pressure Die-Casting Process” by V. F. C. Sousa, F. J. G. Silva, et al., published in FME Transactions (2021). It has been analyzed

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Fig. 1. Comparison of copper weld seam surfaces for same energy per unit length with (a) typical failures during static beam guidance; (b) unsuitable oscillation parameters; (c) adapted oscillation parameters

Enhanced process understanding for laser welding of copper and aluminum alloys with dynamic beam oscillation

Unlocking Flawless Welds: How Dynamic Beam Oscillation Transforms Laser Welding for Die Casting This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Enhanced process understanding for laser welding of copper and aluminum alloys with dynamic beam oscillation” by Stephan Börner et al., published in Lasers in Manufacturing Conference 2023. It has been analyzed and summarized

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Fig. 1 Graphic representation of the CTE

Hybrid forecasting modelling of cost and time entities for planning and optimizing projects in the die-cast aluminium industry

Unlock 85%+ Accuracy in Die Casting Project Forecasting: A New Hybrid Model This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Hybrid forecasting modelling of cost and time entities for planning and optimizing projects in the die-cast aluminium industry” by Muñoz-Ibañez, C., Chairez, I., Jimenez-Martinez, M., Molina, A., and Alfaro-Ponce, M., published in Advances in

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Figure 15. CK1 engine – external views.

Beyond Poppet Valves: How Rotary Valve Engines Deliver Unmatched Power and Multi-Fuel Capability

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Rotary Valve 4-Stroke Engines for General Purpose Power Equipment and Unmanned Systems” published by Brian Mason, Keith Lawes (RCV Engines Limited), and Koichi Hirakawa (KAAZ Corporation) in SETC2022 New Product Technology Session (2022). It was analyzed and summarized for HPDC experts by CASTMAN experts with the

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Fig. 2. Character of crack propagation in structure of casting with not acceptable defect documented by LM (a) and SEM (b)

EVALUATION OF CRACKING CAUSES OF AlSi5Cu3 ALLOY CASTINGS

Solving the Cracking Puzzle in AlSi5Cu3 Alloy Castings: A Microstructural Investigation for HPDC Engineers This technical summary is based on the academic paper “EVALUATION OF CRACKING CAUSES OF AlSi5Cu3 ALLOY CASTINGS” by Š. EPERJEŠI, M. MATVIJA, L. EPERJEŠI, M. VOJTKO, published in ARCHIVES OF METALLURGY AND MATERIALS (2014). It has been analyzed and summarized for

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Bild 1. Einordnung der Karosseriebauweise „Mega-Casting“ und dessen Konzepte mit beispielhaften OEM und Modellen im Rahmenwerk der etablierten Karosseriebauweisen (Eigenleistung). Rahmenwerk und Teil-Darstellungen in Anlehnung an Birkert et al. [3], Stellantis [14], Land Rover [15], Tesla [5]. Grafik: WZL

Mega-Casting in Automotive Production: The Die-Cast Aluminum Body

Mega-Casting: The High-Pressure Die Casting Revolution for Automotive Body-in-White This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Chancen und Risiken von Mega-Casting in der Fahrzeugproduktion – Die Karosserie aus dem Aluminium-Druckguss” by G. Schuh, G. Bergweiler, L. Dworog, and F. Fiedler, published in WT WERKSTATTSTECHNIK (2022). It has been analyzed and summarized for technical

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