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Figure 3. Mould surface repaired by TIG welding

High pressure die casting mould repair technologies

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “High pressure die casting mould repair technologies” published by MTSM2017. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction This paper presents the most commonly used technologies for repairing high-pressure die-cast moulds. High-pressure die casting (HPDC) effectively addresses issues found in conventional casting, such as porosity, surface roughness,

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Figure 7: Effect of Pressure Head and Change in Gate Design on the Velocity of Metal Flow: (a) 90° Bend; (b) r/d = 1; (c) r/d = 6; (d) Multiple 90° Bends. The Variables r and d are the Radius of Curvature and the Diameter of the Runner, Respectively

GATING DESIGN CRITERIA FOR SOUND CASTING

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “GATING DESIGN CRITERIA FOR SOUND CASTING” published by IJMERR. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction Casting may experience defects such as porosity and incomplete filling. Gating/riser system design is critical to improving casting quality. The objective of the research is to optimize gating systems with

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Fig. 3 - Hydrogen removal to gas bubbles in a degasser.

Final Report on Refining Technologies of Aluminum

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “Final Report on Refining Technologies of Aluminum” published by Government of Canada. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction Aluminum refining is crucial for meeting the stringent quality demands of industries like automotive. The report details the three primary refining processes: fluxing, floatation, and filtration. These

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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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