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Kinetics of Nucleation and Growth of Graphite at Different Stages of Solidification for Spheroidal Graphite Iron
The importance of the nucleation and growth phenomena that controls the solidification of castings on the mechanical properties and soundness
Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of a New Secondary AlSi10MnMg (Fe) Alloy for Ductile High Pressure Die Casting Parts for the Automotive Industry
Primary AlSi10MnMg alloy is the most widely used alloy for manufacturing of vacuum assisted high pressure die castings (VPDC) with
Austempered Ductile Iron (ADI) Alternative Material for High-Performance Applications
Austempered ductile iron (ADI) grades are standardized, and the requirements of current international standards (EN 1564-12/ASTM A897-15) are given terms
On the Crystallization of Compacted and Chunky Graphite from Liquid Multicomponent Iron-Carbon-Silicon-Based Melts
Extensive SEM work was carried out on deep-etched specimens to reveal the evolution of compacted and chunky graphite in magnesium-modified
MONOZUKURI and Foundry: an industry committed to its social and environmental context and to a high quality production
The Japanese word Monozukuri captures the true spirit of companies like Toyota and Nissan in relation to the concept of
Active Mg Estimation Using Thermal Analysis: A Rapid Method to Control Nodularity in Ductile Cast Iron Production
Appropriate nodularity in ductile iron castings is strongly associated with the presence of high enough not combined Mg dissolved in
Understanding Superfine Graphite iron solidification through interrupted solidification experiments
The tensile strength of near-eutectic gray iron can be increased from 230–300 to 300–345MPa, without a significant increase in hardness,
High entropy alloys: ¡Long life to chaos¡
When we study the materials present on earth we realize that these are the balanced result after millions of years
Effect of solution heat treatment on gas porosity and mechanical properties in a die cast step test part manufactured with a new AlSi10MnMg(Fe) secondary alloy
The effect of heat treatment on gas porosity and mechanical properties was investigated in a step test part manufactured by
Investigation of Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Quenchable High-Strength Steels in Hot Stamping
The interfacial heat transfer coefficient (IHTC) is determined in the industrial range of contact pressure applied during the hot stamping
A new secondary AlSi10MnMg (Fe) Alloy suitable for manufacturing of ductile Aluminium parts by vacuum assisted high pressure die casting technology
Vacuum assisted high pressure die castings (VPDC) with high ductility requirements are usually manufactured with primary AlSi10MnMg alloy. However, secondary
High performance cast parts. Advanced feeding systems for metallurgical optimization
Foundry sector, as a whole, has incorporated relevant technological advances into productive processes. Nevertheless, the specific field of feeding system
Explaining Industry 4.0 to my Grandma
Nowadays it is really easy that some kind of Anglicism or strange word generated abroad comes to our ears and,
Solidification of Superfine Graphite Iron Revealed by Interrupted solidification Experiments
The tensile strength of near-eutectic grey iron can be increased from 230–300 to 300–345 MPa, without a significant increase in
On the Nucleation of Graphite in Lamellar Graphite Cast Iron
Extensive research on graphite nucleation in lamellar graphite irons was conducted over the years, with many theories, more or less
On the crystallization of graphite from liquid iron-carbon-silicon Melts
Extensive SEM work was carried out on deep etched specimens to reveal the evolution of graphite shape in Fe–C–Si alloys