A Comprehensive Guide to FSW: Understanding the Process, Parameters, and Potential for High-Strength Joints This technical brief is based on the academic paper “A Critical Review of Friction Stir Welding Process” by Verma, S. M. & Misra, J.P., published in DAAAM International Scientific Book 2015. It is summarized and analyzed for manufacturing and design professionals
MIG vs. TIG vs. FSW: A Data-Driven Guide to Selecting the Strongest Welding Method for Al-6061 This technical brief is based on the academic paper “A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS AMONG THE WELDED Al-6061 PLATES JOINED BY FSW, MIG AND TIG WELDING METHODS” by Aaluri Praveen Reddy and Saurabh Dewangan, published in ACTA METALLURGICA SLOVACA (2023). It
Unlocking the Secrets of Dissimilar Metal Joining: Advanced Imaging Techniques Reveal How to Create Stronger, More Reliable Copper-Steel Bonds. This technical brief is based on the academic paper “A combined full-field imaging and metallography approach to assess the local properties of friction stir welded (FSW) copper-stainless steel joints” by S. Ramachandran, J.M. Dulieu-Barton, P.A.S. Reed,
SHOT SLEEVE WITH INTEGRAL THERMAL REGULATION How Integral Thermal Control Extends Service Life by Over 15x and Boosts Casting Quality This technical brief is based on the academic paper “SHOT SLEEVE WITH INTEGRAL THERMAL REGULATION” by F. Miglierina (Omnia Press S.r.l.) and B. Vianello (Zanussi Metallurgica S.p.a.), published in the 6th International Tooling Conference. It
How Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) Delivers Unprecedented Accuracy in Predicting HPDC Filling and Defects This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Simulation of casting complex shaped objects using SPH” by P.W. Cleary, J. Ha, M. Prakash, and T. Nguyen, published in the proceedings of the Shape Casting: The John Campbell Symposium by TMS
Mastering Shrinkage: A Simulation-Driven Approach to Defect-Free Precision Casting This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Simulation of Hot Casting Shrinkage of Thermoplastic Beryllium Oxide Slurries with Ultrasonic Activation” by Uzak Zhapbasbayev, Zamira Sattinova, and Gaukhar Ramazanova, published in Engineered Science (2024). It is summarized and analyzed for HPDC professionals by the experts
How Simplified Simulations Can Unlock Major Efficiency Gains with Less Data and Faster Results This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Simulative Study of Aluminium Die Casting Operations Using Models with Varying Degrees of Detail” by Johannes Dettelbacher and Wolfgang Schlüter, published in SNE – Simulation Notes Europe (2020). It is summarized and
Optimizing Your Castings: How Sand Composition Dictates Zinc Alloy Performance This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Properties of Zinc alloy cast product with different composition of Silica Sand and Bentonite in Green Sand Mould” by Zatil Alyani Mohd Amin, Faizul Che Pa, and P.M Ir. Mohd Ichwan Nasution. It is summarized and
Beyond the Surface: How Severe Plastic Deformation Boosts Biomedical Implant Performance This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Properties of the nanocrystalline layers obtained by methods of severe plastic deformation in metals and alloys for biomedical applications” by Konrad Skowron, submitted for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Physics (Kraków 2021). It
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: