Digital Twin (DT) is a concept of growing interest, driven by the technological advancements
related to Industry 4.0. DT combines innovative technologies to create a virtual model …

A freckle is a grain defect frequently found in Ni-based single-crystal (SC) superalloy
castings resulting in a high scrap rate. A precise prediction of the defect before production is …

The article presents a mechanism for the formation of equiaxed grain defects and a new
approach to eliminate them during the directional solidification of single‐crystal CMSX‐4 …

The present text is the second part of an editorial written for a Special Issue entitled
Advances in Metal Casting Technology. The first part, which was published in November …

Segregation channels with misoriented spurious grains, known as freckles, are an
unacceptable casting defect in superalloy turbine blades. A digital-twin method to predict …

Low-angle grain boundaries (LAGBs) are one of the solidification defects in single-crystal
nickel-based superalloys and are detrimental to the mechanical properties. The formation of …

This study investigates the reactions occurring at the metal-mold interface during directional
solidification of Ni-based superalloys, exerting a significant influence on both the surface …

Single-crystal turbine blades, manufactured via investment casting, are key components of
high-performance aero engines and gas turbines. The final dimensions of the blades …

Stainless steel/carbon steel laminated composites have a wide application demand,
nevertheless, traditional preparation methods are still insufficient in terms of performance …

Materials development has always been a major concern for scientists due to the growing
need for advanced materials for severe conditions in automobile, aerospace, energy, and …