Defect formation during semi-solid casting

International Journal of Cast Metals Research

Volumn 9, Issue 2, 1996, Pages 113-123

  Sigworth, Geoffrey K ^a  

^a GKS Engineering Services   (United States)

Author keywords

Defect formation; Jetting; Segregation; Semi solid casting; Wall effects

Indexed keywords

EID: 21344457650     PISSN: 13640461     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13640461.1996.11819650     Document Type: Article

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