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This study demonstrates that the addition of the rare earth element Erbium (Er) significantly enhances the machinability and tensile properties of titanium (Ti). Pure Ti alloys and Er-added Ti alloys with 0.5-1.1 wt.% Er content were prepared, and their microstructure, machinability, and tensile properties were compared. Two different types of..... More

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A cooling channel with an optimized design provides not only high throughput with gravity die casting, but also guarantees product quality. A conformal cooling channel (CC) whose structure follows the shapes or surfaces of the mold cavity has attracted great attention in the die casting industry, because it allows rapid..... More

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Since strength and ductility have a trade-off relationship in Al alloys, controlling these properties using heat treatments requires careful attention to the dissolution and evolution of the reinforcing phases. In this study, the effects of solution and aging treatments on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Al-5.2Si-3.4Cu-0.28Mg alloy were investigated...... More