The formulation of process variables for the elimination of defects in a semi-solid high pressure die cast component.

Semi-Solid Metal (SSM) forming has distinct advantages: strength, near net shape, thick and thin sections and a large scope of materials able to be cast. The aim of this project is to produce a near net shape component using SSM casting with A356 primary Semi Solid Aluminum feed stock from SAG. The...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Reinhardt, Carl Jurgen.
Other Authors: Verijenko, Belinda-Lee.
Language:en
Published: 2011
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10413/2303