Author:Moller, H; Masuku, EPDate:2009Semi-solid metal processing results in liquid segregation at the surface of the components. The pitting behaviour of this surface layer of semi-solid metal processed alloy F357 was compared with the centre (or bulk) of cast plates in 3.5% ...Read more
Author:Moller, H; Govender, G; Stumpf, WEDate:2008The heat treatment cycles that are currently applied to semi-solid processed components are mostly those that are in use for dendritic casting alloys. These heat treatments are not necessarily the optimum treatments. It is shown that a decrease ...Read more
Author:Moller, H; Govender, G; Stumpf, WDate:Apr 2009The T5 heat treatment of semi-solid metal (SSM) processed alloy F357 was investigated by considering the effects of cooling rate and natural aging after casting, as well as artificial aging parameters on tensile properties. In addition, the ...Read more