Semisolid metal (SSM) processingis a relatively new technology for metal forming. Different
from the conventional metal forming technologies which use either solid metals (solid state …

A comprehensive study was carried out to establish the effects of controlled stirring during
solidification on the microstructure and mechanical properties of aluminium alloys, in …

It is well documented that applying mechanical vibration to the mold during solidification has
a profound effect on the microstructure and mechanical properties of castings. However, it is …

In this study, the mechanical and corrosion behavior of rheocast and low-pressure cast A356-
T6 alloy were examined and compared with each other. Tensile, impact and high-cycle …

The microstructure and mechanical properties of AA5013 aluminum alloys prepared by
strain-induced melt activation (SIMA) process were studied to investigate the effects of cold …

The effects of 2 mass% Mg and 0.8 mass% RE additions on the microstructural evolution of
a Zr modified zinc alloy ZA27 during isothermal holding at semi-solid temperature of 460 C …

Raw materials for thixoforming processes can be obtained by various routes. An analysis
was made of the influence of five different processing routes on the production of thixotropic …

Ti alloys are successfully applied in several sectors due to their outstanding properties. A
greater increase in the industrial consumption of Ti is strongly limited by its cost, which is …

In this paper, the effect of semi-solid isothermal heat treatment on the microstructure of Mg–
6A1–1Zn–0.7 Si alloy, especially on the semi-solid microstructural evolution and the …

In thixoforming processes control of the solid-to-liquid transition and grain size of the mush
metal is essential. If eutectic melting is avoided, subsequent melting of the primary phase …