Advances in investment casting of Ti-6Al-4v alloy: A review

International Journal of Cast Metals Research

Volumn 19, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 73-93

  Nastac, L ^a   Gungor, M N ^a   Ucok, I ^a   Klug, K L ^a   Tack, W T ^a  

^a Mfg Technologies Directorate   (United States)

Author keywords

Investment casting; Mechanical properties; Microstructure; Ti 6al 4v

Indexed keywords

EID: 33745378641     PISSN: 13640461     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1179/136404605225023225     Document Type: Review

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