Semisolid metal processing (SSM) or thixoforming is a new technology that offers several
advantages over liquid processing and solid processing. This process utilizes semisolid …

Aluminum/alumina composites are used in automotive and aerospace industries due to their
low density and good mechanical strength. In this study, compocasting was used to fabricate …

To develop an aluminum alloy that combines excellent mechanical properties with good
castability for near-net-shape casting of automotive structural parts, new Cu–free medium …

Prediction of the material flow behavior is an essential step to optimize the design of any
forming process. In this context, artificial neural network (ANN) may be used as a reliable …

In this study, the effects of different amounts of magnesium (Mg) on the microstructures and
tensile properties of thixoformed Al–5% Si–Cu alloys were investigated. Three different …

The current work's key emphasis is on investigating the influence of isothermal holding
temperature and time on the microstructural development and coarsening rate during the …

The present study reports the effect of melt treatment, ie, grain refiner (0.15 wt pct of Al–5Ti–
1B) and modifier (0.1 wt pct of Al–10Sr) addition on microstructure formation mechanism of …

Three kinds of A356 based composites reinforced with 3 wt.% Al 2 O 3 (average particle
size: 170 μm), 3 wt.% SiC (average particle size: 15 μm), and 3 wt.% of mixed Al 2 O 3–SiC …

A cast A356 aluminum alloy was successfully processed through applying a new severe
plastic deformation method, accumulative back extrusion (ABE), at the temperature of 300° …

The microstructural and dry sliding wear characteristics of thixoformed A319 aluminium alloy
are investigated and compared with those of a conventional mould cast alloy. Cooling slope …