Aluminium Foam and Magnesium Compound Casting Produced by High-Pressure Die Casting
Nowadays, fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions are two of the main focal points in vehicle design, promoting the reduction in the weight of vehicles by using lighter materials. The aim of the work is to evaluate the influence of different aluminium foams and injection parameters in order to...
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| author | Iban Vicario Ignacio Crespo Luis Maria Plaza Patricia Caballero Ion Kepa Idoiaga |
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| description | Nowadays, fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions are two of the main focal points in vehicle design, promoting the reduction in the weight of vehicles by using lighter materials. The aim of the work is to evaluate the influence of different aluminium foams and injection parameters in order to obtain compound castings with a compromise between the obtained properties and weight by high-pressure die cast (HPDC) using aluminium foams as cores into a magnesium cast part. To evaluate the influence of the different aluminium foams and injection parameters on the final casting products quality, the type and density of the aluminium foam, metal temperature, plunger speed, and multiplication pressure have been varied within a range of suitable values. The obtained compound HPDC castings have been studied by performing visual and RX inspections, obtaining sound composite castings with aluminium foam cores. The presence of an external continuous layer on the foam surface and the correct placement of the foam to support injection conditions permit obtaining good quality parts. A HPDC processed magnesium-aluminium foam composite has been developed for a bicycle application obtaining a suitable combination of mechanical properties and, especially, a reduced weight in the demonstration part. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-3521355a6f704c29a6bded677f4a6b082022-12-21T22:53:17ZengMDPI AGMetals2075-47012016-01-01612410.3390/met6010024met6010024Aluminium Foam and Magnesium Compound Casting Produced by High-Pressure Die CastingIban Vicario0Ignacio Crespo1Luis Maria Plaza2Patricia Caballero3Ion Kepa Idoiaga4Department of Foundry and Steel making, Tecnalia Research & Innovation, c/Geldo, Edif. 700, E-48160 Derio, SpainDepartment of Aerospace, Tecnalia Research & Innovation, c/Mikeletegi 2, E-20009 Donostia, SpainDepartment of Aerospace, Tecnalia Research & Innovation, c/Mikeletegi 2, E-20009 Donostia, SpainDepartment of Foundry and Steel making, Tecnalia Research & Innovation, c/Geldo, Edif. 700, E-48160 Derio, SpainIndustrias Lebario, c/Arbizolea 4, E-48213 Izurza, SpainNowadays, fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions are two of the main focal points in vehicle design, promoting the reduction in the weight of vehicles by using lighter materials. The aim of the work is to evaluate the influence of different aluminium foams and injection parameters in order to obtain compound castings with a compromise between the obtained properties and weight by high-pressure die cast (HPDC) using aluminium foams as cores into a magnesium cast part. To evaluate the influence of the different aluminium foams and injection parameters on the final casting products quality, the type and density of the aluminium foam, metal temperature, plunger speed, and multiplication pressure have been varied within a range of suitable values. The obtained compound HPDC castings have been studied by performing visual and RX inspections, obtaining sound composite castings with aluminium foam cores. The presence of an external continuous layer on the foam surface and the correct placement of the foam to support injection conditions permit obtaining good quality parts. A HPDC processed magnesium-aluminium foam composite has been developed for a bicycle application obtaining a suitable combination of mechanical properties and, especially, a reduced weight in the demonstration part.http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/6/1/24high pressure die casting (HPDC)hybrid magnesium aluminium foam cast compositealuminium foam coremagnesium cast composite |
| spellingShingle | Iban Vicario Ignacio Crespo Luis Maria Plaza Patricia Caballero Ion Kepa Idoiaga Aluminium Foam and Magnesium Compound Casting Produced by High-Pressure Die Casting Metals high pressure die casting (HPDC) hybrid magnesium aluminium foam cast composite aluminium foam core magnesium cast composite |
| title | Aluminium Foam and Magnesium Compound Casting Produced by High-Pressure Die Casting |
| title_full | Aluminium Foam and Magnesium Compound Casting Produced by High-Pressure Die Casting |
| title_fullStr | Aluminium Foam and Magnesium Compound Casting Produced by High-Pressure Die Casting |
| title_full_unstemmed | Aluminium Foam and Magnesium Compound Casting Produced by High-Pressure Die Casting |
| title_short | Aluminium Foam and Magnesium Compound Casting Produced by High-Pressure Die Casting |
| title_sort | aluminium foam and magnesium compound casting produced by high pressure die casting |
| topic | high pressure die casting (HPDC) hybrid magnesium aluminium foam cast composite aluminium foam core magnesium cast composite |
| url | http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/6/1/24 |
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