Aluminium castings have been widely used in many industries, including automotive,
aerospace, telecommunication, construction, consumer products, etc., due to their …

In modern vehicle chassis, multi-material design is implemented to apply the appropriate
material for each functionality. In spaceframe technology, both sheet metal and continuous …

The present study was undertaken to elaborate on the parameters controlling the
microstructural characterization of A319. 2 Al–Si alloys, as a function of iron content (0.12 …

Consistent lightweight construction in the area of vehicle manufacturing requires the
increased use of multi-material combinations. This, in turn, requires an adaptation of …

In many manufacturing areas, multi-material designs are implemented in which individual
components are joined together to form complex structures with numerous joints. For …

With the evolution of modularization and prefabrication in construction, there is a growing
adoption of prefabricated thin-wall steel and aluminum structures for lightweight buildings …

Entrapped double oxide film defects are known to be the most detrimental defects during the
casting of aluminium alloys. In addition, hydrogen dissolved in the aluminium melt was …

The automotive industry is undergoing a rapid evolution to meet today's challenges;
therefore, continuous innovation and product development are needed. Validation tests on …

In this paper, a naturally pressurized gating system has been designed to reduce the
turbulence of the melt during casting. The influence of gate dimensions, foam filters, a trident …

For a reliable, strength-compliant and fracture-resistant design of components and technical
structures and for the prevention of damage cases, both the criteria of strength calculation …