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Indirect Fabrication of Lattice Metals with Thin Sections Using Centrifugal Casting
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2016
An indirect additive manufacturing method combining a 3D printing of polymers with a centrifugal casting is outlined for manufacturing 3D octet truss metals (Al and Cu alloys) having a unit cell length of 5 mm with a wall thickness of 0.5 mm.
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Experimental Procedure for Warm Spinning of Cast Aluminum Components
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2017
An experimental protocol for instrumented warm rotary forming of cast aluminum alloys employing a bespoke industrially scaled apparatus is presented. Experimental considerations including thermal and mechanical effects are discussed, as well as similitude with full-scale processing of automotive wheels.
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Fabrication of Mechanically Tunable and Bioactive Metal Scaffolds for Biomedical Applications
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2015
Bioactive and mechanically reliable metal scaffolds have been fabricated through a method which consists of two processes, dynamic freeze casting for the fabrication of porous Ti, and coating and densification of the Ti scaffolds. The densification process is simple, effective and applicable to the fabrication of functionally graded scaffolds.
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Cerebrovascular Casting of the Adult Mouse for 3D Imaging and Morphological Analysis
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2011
In this article, we present a simple, practical technique for cerebrovascular casting that is easy to perform and can be utilized to image the vascular tree of the adult mouse brain.
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Quadruply Metal-Metal Bonded Paddlewheels
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2023
Source: Corey Burns, Tamara M. Powers, Department of Chemistry, Texas A&M University Paddlewheel complexes are a class of compounds comprised of two metal ions (1st, 2nd, or 3rd row transition metals) held in proximity by four bridging ligands (most commonly formamidinates or carboxylates) (Figure 1). Varying the identity of the metal ion and the bridging ligand provides access to large families of paddlewheel complexes. The structure of paddlewheel complexes allows for metal-metal bonding,...
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In Metal Casting, filling and cooling conditions are central to controlling the final result. Engineers manage these stages to help the mold cavity fill completely and to limit porosity, shrinkage, and incomplete filling. This control links process conditions with casting quality, dimensional accuracy, and the need for later finishing or inspection.
Porosity, shrinkage, and incomplete filling are key outcomes that process control seeks to reduce. The source connects these problems with the filling and cooling stages, so engineers must control both rather than focus only on melting. Reducing such defects improves the usefulness of castings for subsequent finishing, inspection, and intended applications.
Sand, investment, die, and permanent-mold casting offer different combinations of detail, dimensional accuracy, production speed, and cost. This comparison helps engineers match a process to the required component and manufacturing priorities. No single method is identified as universally best; the appropriate choice depends on which performance and production characteristics matter most.
Once the metal has solidified, the casting is removed from the mold and proceeds to finishing and inspection. Finishing prepares the component for its intended use, while inspection provides a way to evaluate the produced form and identify quality concerns. These post-solidification stages complete the manufacturing sequence described for engineering applications.
Engineers can compare casting methods according to the required level of detail, dimensional accuracy, production speed, and cost. Sand, investment, die, and permanent-mold options provide different tradeoffs across these factors. Selection therefore depends on the component’s design requirements and the production priorities, rather than on the process name alone.
Metal Casting supports production of complex components across automotive, aerospace, construction, energy, and consumer applications. Its engineering value comes from combining mold-based shaping with process choices that address detail, accuracy, speed, and cost. Inspection and defect reduction are especially important when cast components must meet the needs of these varied application areas.