Author:Jahajeeah, NDate:2006Numerical modelling has successfully been used as an efficient tool to convert a gravity cast brake calliper to a thixocasting process. The thixo-modue of Procast has been used for the modelling process to obtain optimum processing parameters. ...Read more
Author:Müller, H; Masuku, EP; Curle, UA; Pistorius, PC; Knutsen, RD; Govender, GDate:Mar 2011A201 aluminium alloy is a high strength casting alloy with a nominal composition of Al-4.6Cu-0.3Mg-0.6Ag. It is strengthened by the O(Al2Cu) phase and the ’(Al2Cu) phase during heat treatment. Further strengthening of this alloy system can ...Read more
Author:Govender, G; Ivanchev, LHDate:Oct 2005The SSM forming technology has demonstrated that it will be a competitive process for the manufacture of high quality, high volume components for the automotive industry in particular. The new slurry approaches to SSM forming has made the ...Read more