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<article-title>Process Optimization and Alloy Modification in Hot Chamber Die Casting</article-title> 
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<author>Cem Karakaya<sup>1</sup>, Ali Serdar Vanli<sup>2</sup> and Anil Akdo&#287;an<sup>2</sup></author>

<aff><sup>1</sup>Mesan Locks Inc., Turkey</aff>
<aff><sup>2</sup>Yildiz Technical University, Turkey</aff>




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<p>Zamak is the trade name given to pure zinc by the addition of aluminum, copper and magnesium and named after the German initials of these elements and is the 4th most commonly used metal alloy in the world industry. Hot chamber die casting is one of the most preferred methods for shaping Zamak alloy which is used in many areas such as automotive, household goods industry, hardware, office equipment, agricultural and mining equipments, electronic tools, kitchen and bathroom fixtures, industrial locks and fasteners. This method is a cost-effective process for mass production of non-ferrous metals with low melting temperatures; It has advantages such as dimensional perfection, surface quality and high production speed. The process parameters such as casting and die temperature, filling time, piston and gating inlet speeds and ironing pressure applied during solidification directly affect product quality and mechanical properties. In this study, with the application of optimized process parameters, an attempt was made to cast a alloy with a lower density; In this way, besides the lightening of the final products, it is aimed to improve the mechanical strength with the applied alloy modification.</p>
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Keywords: </italic>Die Casting Method, Process Optimization, Alloy Modification</p>
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