Manufacturing – Casting methods - European Aluminium Association
Manufacturing – Casting methods - European Aluminium Association
Manufacturing – Casting methods - European Aluminium Association
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1.10.2 Suitable alloys and their mechanical properties<br />
Requirements for alloys suitable for semi-solid forming:<br />
The metal can be brought homogeneously to a liquid fraction between 40 and 60%<br />
(i.e. no pure metal or eutectic alloy),<br />
The solid phase is prone to build a fine globular structure,<br />
The flow behaviour of the alloy is good.<br />
Static mechanical properties of AlSi7Mg0.3 (most used aluminium alloy) in various<br />
temper conditions<br />
Source: Alcan<br />
Fatigue properties of thixoforming samples, A356, T6-temper (R=-1)<br />
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