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Fig. 1 The multi-gated die, producing a ‘U’ shaped profile used in this study. Thickness of U-profile: ~2 mm, Length: ~300 mm, Width:~90 mm, Height: ~75 mm. Total casting: ~1300 g

Gate microstructure in an AlSi9MgMn High-Pressure Die Casting

The Hidden Feeding Mechanism in HPDC: How Shear Banding Through the Gate Boosts Casting Quality This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Gate microstructure in an AlSi9MgMn High-Pressure Die Casting” by Joseph Gleeson, Christopher M. Gourlay, Paul L. Schaffer, and Hans I. Laukli, published in the Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on

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Fig.9. Short shot experiments proved that it is vital to simulate shot sleeve process before cavity filling simulations.

Slash Porosity Defects: A Guide to Optimizing HPDC Shot Sleeve Simulation

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Complete Simulation of High Pressure Die Casting Process” published by Matti Sirviö, Sami Vapalahti, and Jukka Väinölä of VTT Industrial Systems. It was analyzed and summarized for HPDC experts by CASTMAN experts with the help of LLM AI such as Gemini, ChatGPT, and Grok. Keywords Executive

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Fig. 1. Stages of the Metal Extrusion Additive Manufacturing technique combined with solar sintering.

Harnessing the Sun: A Breakthrough in Sustainable, High-Performance Copper Component Manufacturing

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Sustainable production of copper components using concentrated solar energy in material extrusion additive manufacturing (MEX-CSE)” published by Antonio Cañadilla Sánchez, Gloria Rodríguez, Ana Romero, Miguel A. Caminero, and Oscar J. Dura in Sustainable Materials and Technologies (2023). It was analyzed and summarized for manufacturing experts by

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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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Figure 1: Evolution of material damage by different stress states (Engelen, 2005).

A Stochastic Approach for Damage Modelling of Cast Alloys

Beyond Averages: The Future of Predictive Simulation for Cast Aluminum Alloys This technical summary is based on the academic paper “A Stochastic Approach for Damage Modelling of Cast Alloys” by Christian Mühlstätter, published in Proceedings of 8th International Conference on Simulation and Modeling Methodologies, Technologies and Applications (SIMULTECH 2018) (2018). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge:

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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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