The automotive industry traditionally reduces weight primarily by value engineering and thickness optimization. However, both of these strategies have reached their limits. A 6% reduction in automotive truck mass results in a 13% improvement in freig...
Squeeze casting is a process that can produce the highest quality castings. In the current study, the effect of the process settings and the in-die conditions on rejection rates is studied through a full-scale experimental study. Factors affecting th...
In this study, the filling and solidification processes of squeeze-casting SiC3D/Al composites were analyzed by the ProCAST simulation software (ver. 2018.0). A practical squeeze-casting experiment was conducted to verify the accuracy of the simulati...
This study applies the Taguchi method to investigate the relationship between the ultimate tensile strength, hardness and process variables in a squeeze casting 2017 A wrought aluminium alloy. The effects of various casting parameters including squee...
Al-8Zn-2Mg-1.5Cu-0.15Sc-0.15Zr alloy with high-strength performance as well as good castability has been developed. In this study, effects of electromagnetic stirring melt treatment (ESMT) on microstructure and mechanical properties of the alloy in t...
The creep behavior of a binary Mg-15 wt.% Gd alloy was investigated over the temperature range from 523 K to 743 K, i.e., in both the single-phase region (the hexagonal close-packed solid solution of Gd in Mg) and the two-phase region (the solid solu...
In this paper, ZL205A (AlCu5Mn alloy) castings were prepared by squeeze casting. The effects of solution and ageing treatment on the microstructure and mechanical properties of ZL205A castings were studied by metallography, scanning electron microsco...
In this study, the heat treatment process of a high-chromium cast iron (HCCI) alloy prepared via 128 MPa squeeze casting at different subcritical quenching temperatures was investigated. The results showed that subcritical heat treatment can change t...
The suspension arm is a crucial connecting component in the automotive powertrain system, required to withstand various working condition loads, thus necessitating high mechanical performance. With the continuous development of forming processes, the...
In this study, a novel casting–forging hybrid forming technique, introducing torsional shear during squeeze casting, was investigated. This approach enhances the forming efficiency and refines the grain size. Using a finite element method coupl...
The current study investigated the relationship between the process settings and in-die conditions to understand the transitions between the different filling stages and the final pressure settings in indirect squeeze casting. A pressure sensor was p...
This research intends to enhance the tribo-mechanical and corrosion properties of ADC 12 alloys by incorporating marble dust (MD) as a reinforcing element. Composites with varied MD concentrations (0–10 wt%) were fabricated using a squeeze cast...
To enhance the mechanical properties of 6082 aluminum alloy, a novel Sc- and Zr-microalloyed 6082 alloy was fabricated through squeeze casting technology. Microalloying with Sc and Zr substantially refined the microstructure of alloy, achieving an av...
In this study, the effects of applied pressure (0, 90, 120, and 150 MPa) during solidification on the microstructure, mechanical properties, and impact–abrasive wear resistance of Cr-Mn-Mo steel prepared by squeeze casting were systematically i...
Aluminum alloy–graphene metal matrix composite is largely used for structural applications in the aerospace and space exploration sector. In this work, the preprocessed powder particles (AA 2014 and graphene) were used as a reinforcement materi...
This study investigates on Zn-Al alloy microstructural characteristics and mechanical properties of a Zn-Al alloy with calcium (Ca) additions ranging from 0.5 to 1.5 wt.%. The base alloy composition is 94.95 wt.% Zn, 4.0 wt.% Al, 1.0 wt.% Cu, and 0.0...
The squeeze casting process for an AlSi9Mg aluminum alloy flywheel housing component was numerically simulated using the ProCAST software, and orthogonal simulation tests were designed according to the L16 (4) 5 orthogonal test table to investigate t...
ZG25MnCrNiMo steel samples were prepared by squeeze casting under pressure ranging from 0 to 150 MPa. The effects of pressure on the microstructure, low-temperature toughness, hardness, and impact wear performance of the prepared steels were experime...
The development of aluminium composite with the inclusion of advanced materials is a continuous research process due to the increasing industrial demand for advanced hybrid materials. To cater for this need, this research work focuses on the developm...
Magnesium matrix composites are considered a desired solution for lightweight applications. As an attractive thermal management material, diamond particle-reinforced Mg matrix (Mg/diamond) composites generally exhibit thermal conductivities lower tha...
The melt of V-modified A380 alloy aluminum alloy was treated by compound field of ultrasonic vibration (UV) and electromagnetic stirring (ES) around liquidus temperatures. Then the high pressure rheo-squeeze casting (HPRSC) process was used to produc...
In this study, near-liquidus squeeze casting AZ91D alloy was used to prepare differential support, and the microstructure and mechanical behavior under different applied pressure were investigated. Under the preset temperature, speed, and other proce...
Advanced processing techniques are required to produce functionally graded metal matrix composites due to the metallurgical conditions required during production. In this study, we developed a novel approach for this task by using a combination of tw...
The technology of casting with crystallization under pressure-squeeze casting belongs to unconventional pressure-casting methods. The melt or material in a semi-solid state is pressed under pressure until the casting solidifies completely. The input...
Magnesium-based biomaterials have recently been in the research spotlight in the field of biomedical engineering owing to their properties, such as density and biocompatibility that closely align with those of human bone. However, poor strength and r...
In this study, concurrent enhancements in both strength and ductility of the Al-2Li-2Cu-0.5Mg-0.2Zr cast alloy (hereafter referred to as Al-Li) were achieved through an optimized forming process comprising ultrasonic treatment followed by squeeze cas...
New Mg-3Zn-2Ca magnesium alloy was prepared using different processing techniques: gravity casting as well as squeeze casting in liquid and semisolid states. Materials were further thermally treated; thermal treatment of the gravity cast alloy was ad...
In this study, an enclosed cooling slope channel (ECSC) was used to produce a semi-solid slurry of the 7075 aluminum alloy. The effects of the pouring temperature and the rate of cooling water on the microstructure of the semi-solid slurry were studi...
The increasing demand for lightweight and high-performance brake rotors has led to the exploration of aluminum–metal matrix composites (Al-MMCs) as alternatives to conventional cast iron rotors. This study evaluated the tribological performance...
Recycled aluminum has emerged as an excellent alternative for producing new alloys. The development of multicomponent alloys has led to products with enhanced properties, and the aluminum alloy market has increased. This study utilized squeeze castin...
This study examines the mechanical and microstructural properties of graphene-reinforced AA2219 composites developed for hydrogen storage tank inner liner applications. A novel processing route combining high-energy ball milling, ultrasonic-assisted...
This paper employed squeeze-casting (SC) technology to develop a novel Al-7Si-1.5Cu-1.2Ni-0.4Mg-0.3Mn-0.15Ti heat-resistant alloy, addressing the issue of low room/high temperature elongation in traditional gravity casting (GC). Initially, the effect...
The effect of the vanadium addition on the microstructure, the precipitation behavior, and the mechanical properties of the Al-5.0Cu-0.4Mn alloy has been studied. The as-cast Al-5.0Cu-0.4Mn alloy was produced by squeeze casting and the heat treatment...
The effects of Sc-Zr microalloying and casting conditions on the microstructure, precipitation behavior, and mechanical properties of Al-Ce-Mg alloys were investigated. Sc-Zr addition refined the grains, suppressed coarse primary Al11Ce3, and changed...
In this study, AZ91/23 vol.% short carbon fiber composite was produced by a squeeze casting technique using a cylindrical pre-form of treated carbon fibers, in which the fibers are randomly oriented in the horizontal plane. Cylindrical specimens (hei...
In this work, squeeze casting experiments of flywheel housing components with a large wall thickness difference and a complex shape were carried out with AlSi9Mg aluminum alloy. The defects, microstructures, and mechanical properties under different...
A quantitative feeding system of molten metal was designed based on a special vehicle cover, which achieved the quantitative transport of molten metal in a fully enclosed environment. There are lots of advantages of this novel device, such as improvi...
A kriging modeling method is proposed to conduct the temperature uncertainty analysis of an injection mechanism in squeeze casting. A mathematical model of temperature prediction with multi input and single output is employed to estimate the temperat...
A Bayesian framework-based approach is proposed for the quantitative validation and calibration of the kriging metamodel established by simulation and experimental training samples of the injection mechanism in squeeze casting. The temperature data u...
The effect of high pressure (135 MPa) and the following heat treatment on the microstructure and micro-hardness of the squeezing cast AlSi9CuMg alloy is investigated, using optical microscopy (OM), Vickers tester, scanning electron microscopy (SEM),...
7xxx series aluminum alloys exhibit high strength and low density; however, their high degree of alloying results in a pronounced hot-cracking tendency, making direct casting forming challenging. In this study, a rheo-squeeze-cast AA7075 alloy was in...
The poor formability of high volume fraction whisker reinforced aluminum matrix composites of original squeeze casting is an important factor restricting its further development and application. Currently, there are no reports on the secondary forgea...
This work examines the machining responses of dry turning in ultrasonic-assisted stir-squeeze cast A356 hybrid nanocomposites reinforced with zirconia (ZrO2) and graphene oxide (GO). Accordingly, flank wear (VBc) ranged from 0.061 to 0.238 mm, influe...
This research investigated the influence of volume fraction (30 vol.% and 40 vol.%) and particle size α-Al2O3 on the physical and mechanical properties of AlMg7 composites manufactured by the squeeze casting technique. The aim of the study was...
Magnesium alloys are still attractive materials for applications that necessitate light weight due to their low density, moderate strength, and good corrosion resistance. AZ91 is one of the widely applied magnesium alloys due to its very good castabi...
Aluminum Alloy AA-7034 is a high strength wrought alloy with reasonable ductility containing 10–12 wt% Zn, 2–3 wt% Mg, and 0.8–1.2 wt% Cu. This work investigates the effect of varying the concentration of Zn (10–12 wt%) and Cu (0.8–1 wt%) on the solu...
Scroll compressors are popularly applied in air-conditioning systems. The conventional fabrication process causes gas and shrinkage porosity in the scroll. In this paper, the electromagnetic stirring (EMS)-based semisolid multicavity squeeze casting...
The process of symmetrical multidirectional pressure was adopted to inhibit the macrosegregation of eutectic Si in squeeze cast A356 alloy. Five pressure modes were applied to study the effects of multidirectional pressure and the timing of pressure...
In this paper, the effect of adding the refiner Sc to the high Zn/Mg ratio 7xxx series aluminum alloy melt on the hot tearing performance, microstructure, and mechanical properties of the alloy is studied. The hot tearing performance test (CRC) metho...
In this research work, machining operations on an aluminum matrix composite (AMC) were optimized for improving the wear of high-speed steel tools. The squeeze casting method was used to manufacture the AMC, which had Al-6061 as matrix material and si...
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