Semi-Solid Processing of Aluminum Alloys
This book describes in great detail the semi-solid processing of aluminum alloys. The authors examine the fundamentals of semi-solid metal processing, provide guidelines for research, illustrate the tools that are employed, and explain the measured parame
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emi-Solid Processing of Aluminum Alloys
Semi-Solid Processing of Aluminum Alloys
Shahrooz Nafisi • Reza Ghomashchi
Semi-Solid Processing of Aluminum Alloys
Shahrooz Nafisi University of Alberta Edmonton, AB, Canada
Reza Ghomashchi The University of Adelaide Adelaide, SA, Australia
ISBN 978-3-319-40333-5 ISBN 978-3-319-40335-9 DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-40335-9
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Foreword
With the publication of this book, it is just 45 years since the seminal doctoral thesis of David B. Spencer laid the foundation for semi-solid metal (SSM) processing. Research interest remains high in developing the fundamentals of semi-solid forming, and industrial applications of these fundamentals continue to grow. The authors of this book have had a long and distinguished career in the field of solidification processing and have collaborated very closely since 2003 on the solidification and metallurgy of aluminum alloys. This book is an outgrowth of such fruitful collaboration and a very detailed study on the semi-solid processing of aluminum alloys. An important strength of the book is its emphasis on fundamentals, including on how SSM microstructure evolves and how stirring and thermal variables can alter the structure and alloy distribution. The fundamentals of solidification are used to interpret nucleation, growth, and disintegration of primary phase particles. Important points are made regarding characterization of SSM structures including the roadmap, “methodology,” and necessary tools and equipment to characterize such a structure. The book is mainly on rheocasting, but thixocasting also forms a chapter. SSM processes available or in the process of being developed are described. Indus
