Semi-solid processing of alloys /

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Kirkwood, David H
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Heidelberg ; New York : Springer, c2010
Series:Springer series in materials science ; v. 124
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1 Fundamental aspects
  • 2. Characterization of microstructure in semisolid slurries
  • 3. Evolution of microstructure in semisolid alloys
  • 4. Recent developments in slurry formation
  • 5. Introduction and definitions for rheology and modeling
  • 6. Experimental determination of rheological behavior
  • 7. Modeling of semisolid processing
  • 8. General conclusions on rheology and modeling
  • 9. Introduction to industrial applications of semisolid processing
  • 10. Raw material
  • 11. Process control in die filling and die design
  • 12. Component design rules
  • 13. Practical applications in use today
  • 14. The future
  • Appendix to industrial applications of semisolid processing : mechanical properties of some thixoformed alloys.