Ivanchev, LWilkins, DGovender, GDu Preez, WBBean, R2007-08-032007-08-032006-02Ivanchev, L et al. 2006. Rheo-processing of semi-solid metal alloys: a new technology for manufacturing Automotive and aerospace components. CSIR Research and Innovation Conference, CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria, South Africa, 27-28 February 2006, pp 12http://hdl.handle.net/10204/1082The new trend in the automotive industry to produce more fuel-efficient vehicles has resulted in the increased use of aluminium and magnesium alloys. Currently liquid metal high-pressure die-casting (HPDC) fulfills the bulk of the automotive industry’s needs, however, the ever increasing demands on quality and weight reduction have driven the development of new processing technologies. The inherent problems associated with liquid metal HPDC have resulted in the increased interest in semi-solid forming processes. The CSIR in SA, developed and patented a rheocasting process and equipment for semi solid casting, which is in the commercialization stage and an automotive component will be manufactured soon.enSemi-solid meta technologyAmbient temperatureLiquidus temperatureSolidus temperatureThixocastingRheocastingHigh pressure die castingsConference PresentationIvanchev, L., Wilkins, D., Govender, G., Du Preez, W., & Bean, R. (2006). Rheo-processing of semi-solid metal alloys: a new technology for manufacturing Automotive and aerospace components - Conference paper. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/1082Ivanchev, L, D Wilkins, G Govender, WB Du Preez, and R Bean. "Rheo-processing of semi-solid metal alloys: a new technology for manufacturing Automotive and aerospace components - Conference paper." (2006): http://hdl.handle.net/10204/1082Ivanchev L, Wilkins D, Govender G, Du Preez W, Bean R, Rheo-processing of semi-solid metal alloys: a new technology for manufacturing Automotive and aerospace components - Conference paper; 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/1082 .TY - Conference Presentation AU - Ivanchev, L AU - Wilkins, D AU - Govender, G AU - Du Preez, WB AU - Bean, R AB - The new trend in the automotive industry to produce more fuel-efficient vehicles has resulted in the increased use of aluminium and magnesium alloys. Currently liquid metal high-pressure die-casting (HPDC) fulfills the bulk of the automotive industry’s needs, however, the ever increasing demands on quality and weight reduction have driven the development of new processing technologies. The inherent problems associated with liquid metal HPDC have resulted in the increased interest in semi-solid forming processes. The CSIR in SA, developed and patented a rheocasting process and equipment for semi solid casting, which is in the commercialization stage and an automotive component will be manufactured soon. DA - 2006-02 DB - ResearchSpace DP - CSIR KW - Semi-solid meta technology KW - Ambient temperature KW - Liquidus temperature KW - Solidus temperature KW - Thixocasting KW - Rheocasting KW - High pressure die castings LK - https://researchspace.csir.co.za PY - 2006 T1 - Rheo-processing of semi-solid metal alloys: a new technology for manufacturing Automotive and aerospace components - Conference paper TI - Rheo-processing of semi-solid metal alloys: a new technology for manufacturing Automotive and aerospace components - Conference paper UR - http://hdl.handle.net/10204/1082 ER -