Optimization of squeeze cast parameters of LM6 aluminium alloy for surface roughness using Taguchi method

Journal of Materials Processing Technology

Volumn 180, Issue 1-3, 2006, Pages 161-166

  Vijian, P ^a   Arunachalam, V P ^a  

^a GOVERNMENT COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY   (India)

Author keywords

LM6 aluminium alloy; Squeeze casting; Surface roughness; Taguchi method

Indexed keywords

CASTING; METAL FORMING MACHINES; OPTIMIZATION; PREHEATING; PROCESS ENGINEERING; SURFACE ROUGHNESS;

ALUMINUM; SQUEEZE CASTING; TAGUCHI METHOD;

ALUMINUM ALLOYS;

EID: 33748045465     PISSN: 09240136     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2006.05.016     Document Type: Article

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