In any casting process it becomes tough to judge the exact cause of defects because they are quite perceptive in nature. Therefore, first of all, it is necessary to identify the process parameters ...

2009 - PACE Award Winner Alcoa What: Aluminum Vacuum Die Casting (AVDC) Process Judge's Citation: The quest for better performance from much lighter parts and systems is a major automotive theme today ...

casting is a very complicated process. The most important part is the rate at which a casting cools down. Many properties of the casting are affected by this rate, which eventually determines the ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract High pressure die casting is characterized by rapid die filling and subsequent rapid cooling of the molten metal in the die. These ...

Die cast zinc alloys have a variety of applications, from bat fittings to electronic components. Die castings dominate the total volume of alloys produced by the metal working industry. Zinc offers a ...

Alcoa announced on July 14 that it is the recipient of a Global Innovation Award from Nissan Motor Co. for its proprietary vacuum die casting process (AVDC) and new, advanced alloys used on the GT-R, ...