Semisolid casting using a vertical-injection squeeze casting machine: Material flow and tensile properties of Al-7Si-0.3Mg alloy

International Journal of Cast Metals Research

Volumn 12, Issue 2, 1999, Pages 127-135

  Chen, Z W ^a   Peck, S R ^b   Davidson, C J ^b  

^a NONE   (Australia)

^b NONE   (Australia)

Author keywords

Al Si alloys; Flow and segregation; Inclusions; Mechanical properties; Semisolid squeeze casting

Indexed keywords

EID: 0033423938     PISSN: 13640461     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13640461.1999.11819350     Document Type: Article

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