High-porosity, open-cell AZ91 magnesium alloy foams of two pore sizes were fabricated by
means of investment casting technology, using PUR foam patterns. Foam casting variables …

Investment casting (IC) process is one of the oldest and most advanced to manufacture
components with excellent surface finish, close dimensional tolerance and complex shape …

The selection of face-coat primary slurry material in investment casting defines the surface
quality of the casting especially for reactive magnesium alloys. The prime objective of the …

The process of investment casting of AZ91 magnesium alloy open-cell porosity foams was
analysed. A basic investment casting technique was modified to enable the manufacturing of …

In the manufacturing sector, the processing of magnesium alloys through the liquid casting
route is one of the promising methods to manufacture automotive and aircraft components …

In the last years, magnesium and its alloys have been the focus of many studies in both
academic and industrial fields. The mechanical properties of this material, due to its metallic …

The magnesium alloy investment castings have greater potential for automobile and air-craft
applications due to the higher strength to weight ratio of magnesium alloys and capability of …

Metal casting molds are widely used in the field of mechanical manufacturing and mass
production. Mold materials require good temperature resistance, high thermal wear …