Author:Masuku, EP; Moller, H; Curle, UA; Pistorius, PC; Li, WDate:Sep 2010The aim of SSM forming is to obtain a semi-solid structure (which is free of dendrites) with the solid present in a near spherical form. The nature of the SSM slurry (with solid spherical grains suspended in a liquid), makes it susceptible ...Read more
Author:Curle, UADate:Jul 2011Wrought aluminium alloys are prone to hot tearing when cast into near-net shapes. This problem can be overcome by the novel casting technique of rheo-processing combined with high pressure die casting. An industrial engine mounting bracket ...Read more