Metallic materials are extensively used in engineering structures and fatigue failure is one of
the most common failure modes of metal structures. Fatigue phenomena occur when a …

Excellent thermal conductivity and lower density make Al–Si alloys a suitable alternative for
cast iron in the fabrication of engine components. The increase in the maximum operation …

Surfaces of A319 and A356 castings were treated by friction stir processing to reduce
porosity and to create more uniform distributions of second-phase particles. Dendritic …

The effects of Mn on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Type 319 aluminum
casting alloys have been examined. It is shown that, as the Mn content is increased up to …

Casting imperfections, such as porosity, in cast aluminum components greatly influence their
fatigue properties. The effect of porosity on the fatigue life of 319-F and A356-T6 aluminum …

The fatigue behavior of five Al–Si casting alloys under the influence of microstructural
heterogeneities was investigated for the present study. The silicon content of these alloys …

Simulation of shrinkage related defects in shape castings has been extensively studied
because of its potential contribution to quality improvement of cast products. Although the …

Abstract Lost Foam Casting (LFC) process is replacing the conventional gravity Die Casting
(DC) process in automotive industry for the purpose of geometry optimization, cost reduction …

Lightweight, age-hardenable aluminum alloys are attracting increasing attention as a means
to reduce vehicle mass and improve fuel economy. To accelerate the adoption of these …

The effects of microstructure and temperature on the fatigue behavior of a commercial Al–Si–
Cu alloy used in automotive engine components were investigated for lifetimes as long as …