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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

Opportunities and Risks of Mega-Casting in Automotive Production – The Aluminum Die-Casted Body in White

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“Opportunities and Risks of Mega-Casting in Automotive Production – The Aluminum Die-Casted Body in White”] published by [WT Werkstattstechnik]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction The electric car manufacturer Tesla patented Mega-Casting in 2018, introducing a novel manufacturing method to produce a car body in

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Fig.7 Product of impeller casting

Manufacturing of Thin-walled Impeller Based on Optimization of Sand Mold 3D Printing Forming Process

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“Manufacturing of Thin-walled Impeller Based on Optimization of Sand Mold 3D Printing Forming Process”] published by [“Special Casting & Nonferrous Alloys”]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction In this study, the Box-Behnken response surface method was employed to optimize the sand mold 3D printing forming

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Fig. 1 Illustration of important terms used in the gating-system

A computer-aided system for multi-gate gating-system design for die-casting dies

This article introduces the paper “A computer-aided system for multi-gate gating-system design for die-casting dies” presented at the The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: The design of gating-systems in die casting is traditionally a complex and time-intensive task heavily reliant on the expertise of die-casting engineers. Current industrial practices

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Figure 13. Line scan of solute elements in the Al-Fe-Mn-Si system at a specific time step along the FCC-A1 and liquid phases (shown by the white line). (a–c) Show the mole fractions of Fe, Mn, and Si, respectively. (d,e) highlights the phases presence, where Fe and Mn depleted, while Si is segregated.

Phase Field Simulation of Al–Fe–Mn–Si Quaternary Eutectic Solidification

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“Phase Field Simulation of Al–Fe–Mn–Si Quaternary Eutectic Solidification”] published by [MDPI]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction This study investigates the eutectic equilibrium phases in a multicomponent system through 3-D multi-phase-field simulations. Emphasizing the directional solidification process, the work examines the growth dynamics of intermetallic

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FIGURE 3: HIGH EFFICIENCY INDUCTION MOTOR IMPROVEMENTS (SOURCE ISR-UC)

Motor System Efficiency Trends

This article introduces the paper [“D 4.1. MOTOR SYSTEM EFFICIENCY TRENDS”] published by [EU-MORE]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction The paper “D 4.1. MOTOR SYSTEM EFFICIENCY TRENDS” provides an overview of the trends in motor system efficiency, driven by increasing global awareness of energy efficiency and the implementation of Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS).

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Figure-4. Cause and effect diagram undercut cylinder components

Corrective and preventive actions of motor cycle cylinder component leak problem on casting process

This article introduces the paper [“Corrective and preventive actions of motor cycle cylinder component leak problem on casting process”] published by [ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction Defective product in industry is an undesirable quality product deviation in production process. In the casting process of motor cycle cylinder

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Figure 1. Proposed workflow of the optimization for the combination of topology optimization and process assurance. Starting from the initial design space, a TO with a volume target volume Vt and a parallel process simulation. The One-Step Optimization ends after the first iteration. In the iterative optimization, the design space VDS is modified for every new iteration with a step-length of λ on the basis of previous results.

Combining Structural Optimization and Process Assurance in Implicit Modelling for Casting Parts

This article introduces the paper [“Combining Structural Optimization and Process Assurance in Implicit Modelling for Casting Parts”] published by [MDPI Materials]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction The structural optimization of manufacturable casting parts remains a challenging and time-consuming task. Current methods involve topology optimization followed by manual reconstruction and process assurance simulation, leading to

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Figure 1: Photograph of the produced Brembo brake calliper

New Generation of Brake Callipers to Improve Competitiveness and Energy Savings in Very High Performance Cars

This article introduces the paper “New Generation of Brake Callipers to Improve Competitiveness and Energy Savings in Very High Performance Cars” published by ResearchGate. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction Recent research in materials science and production processes has focused on energy consumption and weight reduction. Light alloys and semi-solid processes are promising for automotive

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Cast aluminium engine cradle of the Mercedes-Benz C class (C204) (Photo: Aluminium Rheinfelden)

Die Casting Technology for Automotive Body Components: A Handbook Overview

This article introduces the paper “The Aluminium Automotive MANUAL” published by the European Aluminium Association. It focuses on the applications of die casting technology in manufacturing car body and body components using aluminum. 1. Body Components and Modules: 2. Engine Cradles and Engine Mounts: 3. Suspension Strut Domes: 4. Front End Carriers: 5. Cross Car

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Figure 15. Side view and longitudinal cut of 10.9 steel bolt, zinc flake coated and sealed after 720 hours salt spray test

Applicability of high strength thread forming Aluminum bolts in magnesium power train components

This article introduces the paper ‘Applicability of high strength thread forming Aluminum bolts in magnesium power train components’ published by ‘9th European All-Wheel Drive Congress Graz’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction Abstract “Aluminum thread forming bolts in combination withmagnesium clamping parts in power train componentsoffer a high potential to save costs and weight. Thispaper

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