Semi-solid processing (SSP), including rheoforming and thixoforming, offers a promising
opportunity to manufacture net-shaped parts with complex structure and excellent …

Semi-solid metal (SSM) processing has been an attractive method for manufacturing near-
net-shape components with high integrity due to its distinct advantages over conventional …

The flow parameters in the conventional power law viscosity model are generally
considered to be function of temperature without considering the time-dependent property of …

High-entropy alloys containing Cu can lead to the formation of phases with lower melting
temperatures and large solidification intervals, making them potential candidates for …

In order to obtain the optimal parameters for thixoforging of A356 aluminum alloy parts, the
effects of heating temperature and holding time on the microstructure and mechanical …

To shorten the preparation process of semi-solid billets, semi-solid billets of 2A14 aluminum
alloy were prepared by wrought aluminum directly semi-solid isothermal treatment …

Liquid metal engineering (LME) refers to a variety of physical and/or chemical treatments of
molten metals aimed at influencing their solidification characteristics. Although the …

The enthalpy sensitivity of liquid fraction has been proposed as a novel criterion for
assessing the semi-solid processability. Via experimental analysis and thermodynamic …

This study proposes a method of preparing an Al-Si semi-solid billet by cold pressing and
liquid phase reaction sintering with Al and Si elemental powders. The microstructural …

In recent years, the semisolid processing has received extensive interest because of its
noticeable advantages, and a series of criteria have been proposed to assess the …