Optimization of squeeze casting process parameters using Taguchi analysis

International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology

Volumn 33, Issue 11-12, 2007, Pages 1122-1127

  Vijian, P ^a   Arunachalam, V P ^a  

^a GOVERNMENT COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY   (India)

Author keywords

Hardness; Squeeze casting; Taguchi method; Tensile strength

Indexed keywords

ALUMINUM ALLOYS; HARDNESS; PARAMETER ESTIMATION; TAGUCHI METHODS; TENSILE STRENGTH;

PREHEATING TEMPERATURE; SQUEEZE CASTING;

METAL CASTINGS;

EID: 34547813645     PISSN: 02683768     EISSN: 14333015     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s00170-006-0550-2     Document Type: Article

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