Ivanchev, LWilkinson, DGovender, GDu Preez, WBean, R2010-01-062010-01-062008Ivanchev, L, Wilkinson, D, Govender, G et al. 2008. Rheo-processing of semi-solid metal alloys: a new technology for manufacturing automotive and aerospace components. South African Journal of Science, Vol.104(7-8), pp 257-2590038-2353http://hdl.handle.net/10204/3838Copyright: 2008 Academy of Science of South AfricaThe latest trend in the automotive industry to produce fuel-efficient vehicles has resulted in the increased use of aluminium and magnesium alloys. Liquid metal high pressure die-casting (HPDC) currently satisfies the bulk of the automotive industry's needs in those regard. Growing demands for improved quality and weight reduction, however, have been driving the development of new processing technologies. Problems inherently associated with liquid metal HPDC have resulted in enhanced interest in semi-solid metal (SSM) casting processes. The CSIR has developed and patented a novel SSM rheocasting process and equipment for semi-solid casting described here.enRheo-processingSemi solid metalsLiquid metal high pressure die-castingHPDCAutomotive industryRheocastingAerospaceArticleIvanchev, L., Wilkinson, D., Govender, G., Du Preez, W., & Bean, R. (2008). Rheo-processing of semi-solid metal alloys: a new technology for manufacturing automotive and aerospace components. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/3838Ivanchev, L, D Wilkinson, G Govender, W Du Preez, and R Bean "Rheo-processing of semi-solid metal alloys: a new technology for manufacturing automotive and aerospace components." (2008) http://hdl.handle.net/10204/3838Ivanchev L, Wilkinson D, Govender G, Du Preez W, Bean R. Rheo-processing of semi-solid metal alloys: a new technology for manufacturing automotive and aerospace components. 2008; http://hdl.handle.net/10204/3838.TY - Article AU - Ivanchev, L AU - Wilkinson, D AU - Govender, G AU - Du Preez, W AU - Bean, R AB - The latest trend in the automotive industry to produce fuel-efficient vehicles has resulted in the increased use of aluminium and magnesium alloys. Liquid metal high pressure die-casting (HPDC) currently satisfies the bulk of the automotive industry's needs in those regard. Growing demands for improved quality and weight reduction, however, have been driving the development of new processing technologies. Problems inherently associated with liquid metal HPDC have resulted in enhanced interest in semi-solid metal (SSM) casting processes. The CSIR has developed and patented a novel SSM rheocasting process and equipment for semi-solid casting described here. DA - 2008 DB - ResearchSpace DP - CSIR KW - Rheo-processing KW - Semi solid metals KW - Liquid metal high pressure die-casting KW - HPDC KW - Automotive industry KW - Rheocasting KW - Aerospace LK - https://researchspace.csir.co.za PY - 2008 SM - 0038-2353 T1 - Rheo-processing of semi-solid metal alloys: a new technology for manufacturing automotive and aerospace components TI - Rheo-processing of semi-solid metal alloys: a new technology for manufacturing automotive and aerospace components UR - http://hdl.handle.net/10204/3838 ER -