OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of China Foundry is 6. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
A comparative study on Sn macrosegregation behavior of ternary Al-Sn-Cu alloys prepared by gravity casting and squeeze casting	44
Solidification microstructure of Ti-43Al alloy by twin-roll strip casting	27
Effect of pouring time on microstructure and mechanical properties of centrifugal cast Ti-46Al alloy tubes	23
Effect of heat treatment on microstructure and mechanical properties of Ti-containing low alloy martensitic wear-resistant steel	23
Effect of rare earth on morphology and dispersion of TiB2 phase in Al-Ti-B alloy refiner	23
Effect of polysilazane on microstructure and properties of Al2O3-based ceramic core for 3D printing	22
Effect of La addition on semi-solid microstructure evolution of Mg-7Zn magnesium alloy	22
Microstructure and mechanical properties of high pressure die casting AE81 magnesium alloy battery module ends	20
Effect of 3D printing angle on microstructure and mechanical properties of silica ceramic cores by stereolithography	20
A method for enhancing ductility of a polycrystalline Ni-based superalloy K417G	19
Al-CeO2-Mg refiner on grain refinement, cast fluidity and mechanical properties of AZ91 alloy	18
Elastic-viscoplastic constitutive equations of K439B superalloy and thermal stress simulation during casting process	18
On microstructure and room-/high-temperature properties of an Al2O3/Al-Cu-Mn composite	17
Effect of V and Sn on microstructure and mechanical properties of gray cast iron	17
Compression properties of cost-efficient porous expanded clay reinforced AA7075 syntactic foams fabricated by industrial-oriented die casting technology	17
Optimizing mechanical performance and microstructural integrity in CaO-doped alumina ceramic cores by additive manufacturing	16
Enhancing forming quality, refining grains, and reducing anisotropy of mechanical properties of WAAM-processed AZ31 alloy by welding torch wobbling	16
An accelerated aging assisted by electric current in a Fe-Mn-Al-C low-density steel	16
Structural die casting application of a heat treated free aluminum-silicon alloy	16
On establishment of novel constitutive model for directionally solidified nickel-based superalloys utilizing machine learning methods	15
Positive effect of Mo on mechanical properties of a Ni-42W-10Co-xMo medium heavy alloy	15
Effect of single winding helical electromagnetic stirring on microstructure and mechanical properties of semi-solid Al-Mg2Si in-situ composites	14
Melting and floating processes of inorganic materials in molten steel: Visualization physical simulation and mathematical modelling	14
Effect of Mn addition on microstructure and mechanical properties of GX40CrNiSi25-12 austenitic heat resistant steel	13
Role of elemental reduction in microstructure, microcrack, and mechanical properties of GH3230 by laser powder bed fusion	13

Effects of aging treatment processes on microstructures and mechanical properties of AZ63 casting magnesium alloy	11
Corrosion and wear properties of in situ (TiB+TiC)/TA15 composites with a high volume percentage of reinforcement	11
Role of alloying and heat treatment on microstructure and mechanical properties of cast Al-Li alloys: A review	11
In situ monitoring of surface depressions in metal laser additive manufacturing and its interlayer transfer mechanism	11
Combined effects of ultrasonic vibration and FeCoNiCrCu coating on interfacial microstructure and mechanical properties of Al/Mg bimetal by compound casting	10
Effects of TiB2 on microstructure, mechanical properties, and fluidity of AlSi10MnMg alloy fabricated by high-pressure die casting	10
Microstructure evolution of Ti48Zr27Cu6Nb5Be14 amorphous alloy after semi-solid isothermal treatment	10
Enhancement of bending toughness for Fe-based amorphous nanocrystalline alloy with deep cryogenic-cycling treatment	10
High-strength Ti-Al-V-Zr cast alloys designed using α and β cluster formulas	10
Ultra-large aluminum shape casting: Opportunities and challenges	10
Preparation of soluble ceramic cores via additive manufacturing technology: A review	9
Effect of grain size on fatigue behaviors of Mg-2.6Nd-0.35Zn-xZr alloys	9
Numerical simulation of microstructure and microporosity morphology in directional solidification of aluminum-copper alloys: Effect of copper content and withdrawal rate	9
As-cast microstructure and properties of non-equal atomic ratio TiZrTaNbSn high-entropy alloys	9
Improving wear resistance of 3D printed alumina-based ceramics via sintering temperature	9
Effect of salt bath temperature on microstructure and mechanical properties of an austempered alloyed cast iron	8
Optimization of investment casting process for K477 superalloy aero-engine turbine nozzle by simulation and experiment	8
Effect of Ta addition on microstructure and mechanical properties of Ti46Al1.5Cr8Nb alloy	8
Microstructure and wear resistance of AlCrFeNiMo0.5Six high-entropy alloy coatings prepared by laser cladding	8
I-DCGAN and TOPSIS-IFP: A simulation generation model for radiographic flaw detection images in light alloy castings and an algorithm for quality evaluation of generated images	8
Temperature fields prediction for the casting process by a conditional diffusion model	8
Effect of cooling rate on solidification behavior and micro-segregation of high-alloyed wrought superalloy GH4975	8
Role of processing parameters on relative density, microstructure and mechanical properties of selective laser melted titanium alloy	8
Morphologies of intermetallic compound phases in Sn-Cu and Sn-Co peritectic alloys during directional solidification	7
Hot deformation behavior of 2707 hyper duplex stainless steel	7
Regional differences in mechanical properties of high-pressure vacuum casting AlSi10MnMg automotive rear longitudinal beam	7
Influence of scanning strategies on microstructure and properties anisotropy of GH3536 alloy formed by laser powder bed fusion	7
Application of transparent casting moulds prepared by additive manufacturing technology in hydraulic simulation	7
Progress in preparation of AlN-reinforced magnesium matrix composites: A review	7
Microstructure and mechanical properties of Co-28Cr-6Mo-0.22C investment castings by current solution treatment	7
Mechanical properties and microstructures of Mg-6Si alloys fabricated using the tungsten-inert-gas arc additive manufacturing	7
Enhanced wear resistance of LDED 316L stainless steel fabricated by in-situ ultrasonic rolling	7
Microstructure and mechanical properties of a cast TRIP-assisted multiphase stainless steel	7
On AlNP/Mg-Zn-Cu cast composites with low expansion and high thermal conductivity	7
Effect of wide-spectrum pulsed magnetic field on grain refinement of pure aluminium	7
Pronounced impact of size and shape effects on creep rupture life of a K439B superalloy combustion chamber casting simulator	6
Quantitative analysis of columnar-to-equiaxed transition in Mg-Gd-Zn alloys	6
Improvement in corrosion resistance of Mg97Zn1Y2 alloy by Zr addition	6
Influence of non-uniform ultrasonic vibration on casting fluidity of liquid aluminum alloy	6
Effect of electrical parameters and slag system on macrostructure of electroslag ingot	6
Effect of secondary aging on microstructure and properties of cast Al-Cu-Mg alloy	6
Preparation of coated sand for selective laser sintering and optimization of baking process of sand moulds	6
Effect of heat treatment on microstructure and mechanical properties of a novel Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy	6
Distribution pattern of acoustic and streaming field during multi-source ultrasonic melt treatment process	6
Grain refinement and dendrite morphology of superalloy K4169 during equiaxed growth under pulsed magnetic field	6
Influence of ultrasonic agitation on dispersion of fibers in a shell mold for investment casting	6
Microstructure and mechanical properties of a cast heat-resistant rare-earth magnesium alloy	6
Microstructural evolution and comprehensive properties of Mg-8Li-3Al-2Zn alloy during annealing treatment under various cooling rates	6
Vat photopolymerization 3D printing of Al2O3 ceramic cores with TPMS micro lattice structure	6
Refinement of A356 alloy using continuous rheological extrusion Al-Ti-V-B master alloy	6

Sub-pixel high precision dimensional measurement method for aero-engine hollow turbine blade based on industrial computed tomography image	6
Effects of low frequency electromagnetic casting on solidification macrostructure of GH4742 superalloy	6
Effect of alumina fibers on ceramic shell mold properties	6
Intelligent casting: Empowering the future foundry industry	6
Abrasive wear behavior of functionally graded Al3Ti reinforced aluminum matrix composite	6
Designing the counter pressure casting gating system for a large thin-walled cabin by machine learning	6
To improve robustness of mechanical properties of semi-solid cast A356 alloy using taguchi design method	6
Effect of Si content on microstructure, mechanical, and thermal/electrical conductivities of Al-xSi-0.3Mn-0.3Mg-0.14Fe alloy prepared by super-slow-speed die-casting	6