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On the effect of testing setups on Aluminum alloys Interfacial Heat Transfer Coefficient Measurement
Sheet metal to die steel Interfacial Heat Transfer Coefficient (IHTC) is closely related to the cooling rate achieved in hot
Evolution of hot stamping technology: a bibliometric review
Today’s huge automotive industry requires continuous innovations. In this sense, numerous publications on new materials or developments which can provide
Rollover safety ring for vehicles
A rollover safety ring for a vehicle that defines a longitudinal axis (L), a vertical axis (V) and a transversal
Is Thermal Analysis Able to Provide Carbon and Silicon Contents of Cast Irons?
The determination of silicon and carbon contents by thermal analysis is based on the recording of a cooling curve of
Guideline to improve machinability in ductile iron casting
open resource GUIDELINES FOR MACHINABILITY IMPROVEMENT IN DUCTILE IRON A helpful resource to address machnability issues. Get the guide A
A Smart Digital Twin to Stabilize Return Sand Temperature without Using Coolers
In order to ensure the optimal state of recovered molding sand inside a foundry, it is necessary to avoid temperature
Chemical Composition and Melt Treatment Optimization of 5XXX and 6XXX Alloys for Ablation Technology
One of the most interesting capabilities of ablation technology is its capability to manufacture uncastable alloys such as alloys of
Influence of the Holding Time in the Heating/Pouring Unit on the Metallurgical Quality of Spheroidal Graphite Iron
The final metallurgical quality of a ductile iron is determined by the components of the metallic charge, as well as
New ductile cast iron digital grades for automotive components
This research paper demonstrate that new cast iron grade materials can be developed aided by an expert digital twin (manufacturing
Melt Treatment Optimization of 5XXX and 6XXX Alloys for Ablation Technology
Ablation technology is an emerging casting technology which presents several advantages associated to the high cooling rate that strongly modify
Towards the Prediction of Tensile Properties in Automotive Cast Parts Manufactured by LPDC with the A356.2 Alloy
Aluminum-silicon-magnesium alloys are commonly used in the automotive industry to produce structural components. Among usual quality controls of produced castings,
Evolution of the manufacturing control and quality prediction system through thermal analysis
A common issue in foundry process is that with the same or very similar chemical composition of the metal, different
The effect of the substitution of Silicon by Aluminum on the properties of lamellar graphite iron
In cast iron, silicon and aluminum are elements that promote graphite precipitation and strengthen the alloy by solid solution. In
Al Gray Iron
NEW MATERIAL AL GRAY IRON Gray cast iron with improved mechanical properties. Greater resistance with moderate hardness High thermal diffusivity
Industrial manufacturing of High Silicon castings
Manufacturing processes High silicon casting industrial manufacturing system. Assure a serial manufacturing without defects. More information A robust manufacturing process
Axial Computer Tomography
FEATURED TEST AXIAL COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY 3D representation of the soundness of metallic components. More information Explore the total volume of