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Semi-solid Processing of Alloys

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Authors:
  1. David H. Kirkwood

    1. Dept. Engineering Materials, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  2. Michel Suéry

    1. Labo. SIMAP, Grenoble INP, St.-Martin d'Hères, France

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  3. Plato Kapranos

    1. Dept. Engineering Materials, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  4. Helen V. Atkinson

    1. Dept. Engineering, University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom

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  5. Kenneth P. Young

    1. Vforge, Inc., Lakewood, U.S.A.

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  • First book on semi-solid processing of alloys and composites, no other book although this is also a topic of conferences
  • Summarizes the current state-of-the-art of the basics and techniques
  • Provides an overview of applications
  • Useful reference for researchers and engineers
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Springer Series in Materials Science (SSMATERIALS, volume 124)

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XII
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  2. Evolution and Design of Microstructure in Semisolid Alloys

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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  3. EVOLUTION AND DESIGN OF MICROSTRUCTURE IN SEMISOLID ALLOYS

    1. Fundamental Aspects

      • David H. Kirkwood, Michel Suéry, Plato Kapranos, Helen V. Atkinson, Kenneth P. Young
      Pages 3-16

    2. Characterization of Microstructure in Semisolid Slurries

      • David H. Kirkwood, Michel Suéry, Plato Kapranos, Helen V. Atkinson, Kenneth P. Young
      Pages 17-21

    3. Evolution of Microstructure in Semisolid Alloys During Isothermal Holding (Soaking)

      • David H. Kirkwood, Michel Suéry, Plato Kapranos, Helen V. Atkinson, Kenneth P. Young
      Pages 23-33

    4. Recent Developments in Slurry Formation

      • David H. Kirkwood, Michel Suéry, Plato Kapranos, Helen V. Atkinson, Kenneth P. Young
      Pages 35-37

  4. Back Matter

    Pages 39-39
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  5. Rheology and Modeling

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 42-42
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  6. RHEOLOGY AND MODELING

    1. Introduction and Definitions for Rheology and Modeling

      • David H. Kirkwood, Michel Suéry, Plato Kapranos, Helen V. Atkinson, Kenneth P. Young
      Pages 43-44

    2. Experimental Determination of Rheological Behavior

      • David H. Kirkwood, Michel Suéry, Plato Kapranos, Helen V. Atkinson, Kenneth P. Young
      Pages 45-69

    3. Modeling of Semisolid Processing

      • David H. Kirkwood, Michel Suéry, Plato Kapranos, Helen V. Atkinson, Kenneth P. Young
      Pages 71-99

    4. General Conclusions on Rheology and Modeling

      • David H. Kirkwood, Michel Suéry, Plato Kapranos, Helen V. Atkinson, Kenneth P. Young
      Pages 101-101

  7. Back Matter

    Pages 103-106
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  8. Industrial Applications of Semisolid Processing

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 108-108
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  9. INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS OF SEMISOLID PROCESSING

    1. Introduction to Industrial Applications of Semisolid Processing

      • David H. Kirkwood, Michel Suéry, Plato Kapranos, Helen V. Atkinson, Kenneth P. Young
      Pages 109-111

    2. Raw Material

      • David H. Kirkwood, Michel Suéry, Plato Kapranos, Helen V. Atkinson, Kenneth P. Young
      Pages 113-128

    3. Process Control in Die Filling and Die Design

      • David H. Kirkwood, Michel Suéry, Plato Kapranos, Helen V. Atkinson, Kenneth P. Young
      Pages 129-137

    4. Component Design Rules

      • David H. Kirkwood, Michel Suéry, Plato Kapranos, Helen V. Atkinson, Kenneth P. Young
      Pages 139-140

    5. Practical Applications in Use Today

      • David H. Kirkwood, Michel Suéry, Plato Kapranos, Helen V. Atkinson, Kenneth P. Young
      Pages 141-149

    6. The Future

      • David H. Kirkwood, Michel Suéry, Plato Kapranos, Helen V. Atkinson, Kenneth P. Young
      Pages 151-151
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Semisolid metallurgy (SSM) is now some 37-years-old in terms of time from its conception and ?rst reduction to practice in the laboratory. In the intervening years, there has been a steadily growing body of research on the subject and the beginning of signi?cant industrial applications. The overall ?eld of SSM comprises today a large number of speci?c process routes, almost all of which fall in the category of either “Rheocasting” or Thi- casting.” The former begins with liquid metal and involves agitation during partial solidi?cation followed by forming. The latter begins with solid metal of suitable structure and involves heating to the desired fraction solid and forming. Research over the past 37 years, and particularly over the last decade, has provided a detailed picture of process fundamentals and led to a wide range of speci?c SSM processes and process innovations. Industrial studies and actual p- duction experience are providing a growing picture of the process advantages and limitations. At this time, the conditions for eventual wide adoption of SSM appear favorable, both for nonferrous and ferrous alloys. It must, however, be recognized that major innovations, such as SSM become adopted only slowly by industries where capital costsarehigh,pro?tmarginsaremodest,andfailuretomeetcustomercommitments carries a high penalty.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Dept. Engineering Materials, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom

    David H. Kirkwood, Plato Kapranos

  • Labo. SIMAP, Grenoble INP, St.-Martin d'Hères, France

    Michel Suéry

  • Dept. Engineering, University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom

    Helen V. Atkinson

  • Vforge, Inc., Lakewood, U.S.A.

    Kenneth P. Young

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