Project challenges
 | To supply the basic knowledge on casting and
solidification required for foundries as well as for the metal
suppliers.
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| To describe and quantify mechanisms leading to
undesirable variations in the castings.
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| To improve the predictability and process
understanding by extensively use and critical evaluation of casting
simulation tools.
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| To optimise alloys and process
conditions with respect to high-pressure diecasting.
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Key words
| Basic mechanisms controlling melt quality,
castability, solidification, and
properties.
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| Predictive tools for solidification microstructures
and mechanical properties (e.g. ductility and fatigue properties) of
light metal castings.
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| Dedicated casting simulations and focused case
studies.
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| Experimental facilities including a low-pressure
casting station for controlled mould filling, die and casting
temperatures |
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A proud Mr Sandberg showing the result of his
molding and casting of a B-pole in magnesium, and ...
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