This article introduces the paper [‘ALLOY 718 AT PRATT & WHITNEY-HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE AND FUTURE CHALLENGES’] published by [‘TMS (The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society)’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction The introduction of Alloy 718 at Pratt & Whitney (P&W) in the early 1960’s marked a significant advancement in gas turbine engine technology. This innovation
This article introduces the paper ‘Current Trends in Metallic Materials for Body Panels and Structural Members Used in the Automotive Industry’ published by ‘MDPI’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction Abstract: The development of lightweight and durable materials for car body panels and load-bearing elements in the automotive industry results from the constant desire to
This article introduces the paper “Advanced metals for aerospace and automotive use” presented at the Materials Science and Engineering, A184 (1994) 119-133 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: The pursuit of enhanced performance in aerospace systems and automobiles necessitates materials exhibiting superior characteristics compared to conventional materials. This is particularly critical for automotive powertrains. Historically, advancements
This article introduces the paper “Development of a Housing Component for an Auto-compressor Using Vacuum Ladling Die Casting” presented at the Transactions of Materials Processing. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Purpose and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology: 5. Main Research Results: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Follow-up Research: 8. References: 9. Copyright:
This article introduces the paper “Design and Manufacturing of High Performance, Reduced Charge Heat Exchangers”. 1. Overview: 2. Background: Heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R) systems consume a significant portion of residential and commercial building energy. Reducing refrigerant charge to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions is a crucial objective. Traditional heat exchangers (HXs) using round tubes
This article introduces the paper “Advanced Metals for Aerospace and Automotive Use”. Abstract Core Objective of the Research: To develop materials with enhanced characteristics compared to existing state-of-the-art materials for improved performance in aerospace systems and automobiles. For automobiles, this improvement is particularly crucial for powertrain applications rather than body structures. Main Methodologies: The research focuses on
Steven Richard Pires de OliveiraDissertação de MestradoOrientador na FEUP: Prof. Doutor Rui Jorge de Lemos NetoOrientador no INEGI: Doutora Inês Vieira de Oliveira Abstract The high pressure die casting process has undergone major advances in recent years, due to its increasing use in the automotive sector. Although aluminum alloys are the most widely used, the
Porosity Control in Copper Rotor Die CastingsE. F. Brush, Jr., S. P. Midson, W. G. Walkington, D. T. Peters and J. G. Cowie Abstract This paper reports on the results of an investigation to minimize and control the distributionof porosity in edge-gated copper rotor die castings. A Flow 3-D computer modelingexercise was used to simulate