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Figure 26: Aluminum applications in a car [30].

Self hardening aluminum alloys for automotive applications

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This paper introduction was written based on the ‘Self hardening aluminum alloys for automotive applications’ published by Politecnico di Torino. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts This PhD thesis has been carried out in collaboration with Teksid Aluminum, an aluminum foundry situated in Carmagnola near Turin. The research focuses on Self-hardening aluminum alloys (Al-Zn-Si-Mg alloys), an innovative

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Figure 3. Squirrel cage rotor and its components manufactured from commercially pure aluminium via the high-pressure casting method.

Improving Electrical Conductivity of Commercially Pure Aluminium: The Synergistic Effect of AlB8 Master Alloy and Heat Treatment

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This paper summary is based on the article “Improving Electrical Conductivity of Commercially Pure Aluminium: The Synergistic Effect of AlB8 Master Alloy and Heat Treatment” presented at the “MDPI Materials” 1. Overview: Title: Improving Electrical Conductivity of Commercially Pure Aluminium: The Synergistic Effect of AlB8 Master Alloy and Heat TreatmentAuthors: Yusuf Zeybek, Cemile Kayış, and

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Fig. 1. Shock tower casting scheme.

Effects of die-casting defects on the blister formation in high-pressure die-casting aluminum structural components

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1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Objectives and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology 5. Key Research Findings: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Follow-up Research: 8. References: 9. Copyright: *This material is summarized based on the paper: “Effects of die-casting defects on the blister formation in high-pressure die-casting aluminum structural components” by Bartłomiej Dybowski,

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Figure 2. Throttle body with the marked value of the bearing surface roughness specified by the customer (Ra = max. 2.5 μm).

Study of PVD-Coated Inserts’ Lifetime in High-Pressure Die Casting Regarding the Requirements for Surface Quality of Castings

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by Andrea Sütőová 1,*, Róbert Kočiško 1,*, Patrik Petroušek 1, Martin Kotus 2, Ivan Petryshynets 3 and Andrii Pylypenko 4 Abstract The wear and degradation of tools applied in the high-pressure die casting of Al alloys induce significant financial losses. The formation of failures on the surface of mold parts caused by erosion, thermal fatigue, corrosion, and soldering negatively affects the surface quality

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Fig. 1. TiN- and Ti(B,N)-coated core with the corresponding cast.

Application of wear-resistant PACVD coatings in aluminium diecasting: economical and ecological aspects

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Author links open overlay panelC.PfohlaA.Gebauer-TeichmannbK.-T.Rieaa Institut für Oberflächentechnik und Plasmatechnische Werkstoffentwicklung, TU Braunschweig, Bienroder Weg 53, D-38108 Braunschweig, Germanyb Fraunhofer Institut für Schicht- und Oberflächentechnik, Braunschweig, Germany Abstract One of the major manufacturing techniques for aluminium precision parts is the pressure diecasting process. However, nowadays the state of the art involves the application of large

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