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Supervised learning classification for dross prediction in ductile iron casting production
Foundry is one of the key axes in society because it provides with important pieces to other industries. However, several
Gray cast iron with superfine graphite, high primary austenite fraction and optimized mechanical properties
The present invention describes a flake graphitic cast iron with a chemical composition which allows obtaining superfine graphite and a
Study of the Effect of Cooling Rate on Eutectic Modification in A356 Aluminium Alloys
In this present work, an assessment of eutectic modification based on thermal analysis was performed on modified A356 alloy. The
Atmospheric particulate matter related to industrial processes
Origin, levels and physical-chemicals properties Every day it seems clearer that the environmental factor must be included as part
Statistical Analysis of the Influence of Some Trace elements on Chunky Graphite Formation in Heavy Section Nodular Iron Castings
To study the formation of chunky graphite (CHG) in heavy section castings, 68 nodular cast irons of both pearlitic and
Influence of 1 wt-% addition of Ni on structural and mechanical properties of ferritic ductile irons
Two sets of ductile irons with and without Ni additions containing various low Si contents have been prepared in order
Critical temperature range in standard and Ni-bearing spheroidal graphite cast irons
Describing the conditions for reaustenitization of spheroidal graphite cast irons is of interest for theirheat-treatment after casting, e.g. for manufacturing
Optimization of chemical bonded sand moulds for big size cast components. Reduction of manufacturing costs
The production of big size cast components to accomplish the demanding market requirements requires advanced design concepts, a proper metallurgical
A technical study submitted by the Azterlan Metallurgy Research Centre regarding the optimization of chemical bonded sand moulds has been awarded ‘Best Paper’ at the 70th World Foundry Congress 2012
The paper “Optimization of chemical bonded sand moulds for big size cast components. Reduction of the casting manufacturing costs” has
Gray Cast iron with high austenite to eutectic ratio. Part III. High strength, low hardness, high carbon equivalent gray iron with superfine graphite
The standard methods to increase the mechanical properties of gray cast iron include the use of a lower carbon equivalent
Gray cast iron with high austenite-to eutectic ratio. Part II. Increasing the austenite-to eutectic ratio trough inoculation
A higher amount of primary austenite in the microstructure of gray iron typically results in higher strength, if the pearlite-to-ferrite
Gray cast iron with high austenite to eutectic ratio. Part I. Calculation and experimental evaluation of the fraction of primary austenite in cast iron
The amount of primary austenite at the end of solidification in the microstructure of cast iron has a direct impact
Influence of wt.% addition of Ni on the structural and mechanical properties of ferritic ductile irons
Two sets of ductile irons with and without Ni additions containing various low Si contents have been prepared in order
Experimental evidence of metallurgical modification associated to chunky graphite in heavy section ductile iron castings
Heavy-section castings made of spheroidal graphite cast irons are known to be prone to graphite degeneracy. Upon the various degenerate
Relationship between casting modulus and grain size in cast A356 aluminium alloys
Microstructure of Al-Si alloy castings depends most generally on melt preparation and on the cooling rate imposed by the thermal
Effect of various dopant elements on primary graphite growth
Five spheroidal graphite cast irons were investigated, a usual ferritic grade and four pearlitic alloys containing Cu and doped with