Semisolid Casting—Introduction and Fundamentals
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Published:2008
Abstract
Semisolid metal (SSM) processing, also known as semisolid metal casting, semisolid forming, or semisolid metal forging, is a special die casting process. This article discusses the origin and advantages of the SSM processing. It describes three major semisolid processing routes: thixocasting, rheocasting, and thixomolding.
Q.Y. Pan, Diran Apelian, John Jorstad, Semisolid Casting—Introduction and Fundamentals, Casting, Vol 15, ASM Handbook, Edited By Srinath Viswanathan, Diran Apelian, Raymond J. Donahue, Babu DasGupta, Michael Gywn, John L. Jorstad, Raymond W. Monroe, Mahi Sahoo, Thomas E. Prucha, Daniel Twarog, ASM International, 2008, p 761–763, https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.hb.v15.a0005272
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