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Thixoforming : Semi-solid Metal Processing

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shell. Therefore, for the non-isothermal extrusion process, prevention of such<br />

sticking shells and ensuring complete <strong>solid</strong>ification are the main challenges.<br />

Solving these problems could eventually be achieved by a combination of both<br />

concepts. A first ceramic zone where the material is formed under (nearly) isothermal<br />

conditions, followed by a long cooling channel with an integrated active cooling<br />

system, could ensure that all requirements are met for successful semi-<strong>solid</strong><br />

extrusion. An additional mechanism to carry the bar weight is also an option.<br />

Abbreviations and Units<br />

HPDC high pressure die casting<br />

e.g. for example<br />

A0/A1<br />

extrusion ratio<br />

A0, A1<br />

cross section<br />

Ts<br />

<strong>solid</strong>us temperature<br />

TB<br />

billet temperature<br />

T temperature<br />

F press force<br />

v velocity<br />

fL<br />

fraction liquid<br />

T0<br />

initial temperature<br />

TB,0<br />

initial billet temperature<br />

TD,0<br />

initial die temperature<br />

TW,0<br />

initial water cooling temperature<br />

Ichannel<br />

extrusion channel length<br />

vbar<br />

bar extrusion velocity<br />

vpress<br />

press velocity<br />

t<strong>solid</strong>ification time for <strong>solid</strong>ification<br />

Ø diameter<br />

h height<br />

hD<br />

die height<br />

a angel alpha<br />

TC Thermocouple<br />

PVD Physical vapour deposition<br />

mm/s velocity<br />

s 1<br />

strain rate<br />

mm length<br />

mm2<br />

cross section<br />

angle<br />

C Celsius temperature<br />

K Kelvin temperature<br />

MPa pressure<br />

kN/MN force<br />

N/mm 2<br />

pressure<br />

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