Microstructure and Properties of Semi-Solid Aluminum Alloys: A Literature Review

Semi-solid processing of aluminum alloys is a well-known manufacturing technique able to combine high production rates with parts quality, resulting in high performance and reasonable component costs. The advantages offered by semi-solid processing are due to the shear thinning behavior of the thixo...

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Main Authors: Annalisa Pola, Marialaura Tocci, Plato Kapranos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-03-01
Series:Metals
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/8/3/181