Thixotropic Structure Generation and Semisolid Casting of Aluminium and Magnesium Alloys

一系列铝和镁合金将通过控制浇注制备，以生产适合半固态成形的结构。将研究晶粒成核和生长的条件，以确定产生合适的微观结构的控制因素。将开发一个计算机模型来模拟触变结构的形成和定义工艺参数。 半固态铸造使用生产的原料将导致广泛的知识，不同的微观结构和合金的影响，半固态铸造。该项目的研究成果将极大地促进对触变组织形成的科学认识，并加速半固态加工技术的发展。

A range of aluminium and magnesium alloys will be prepared by controlled-pouring to produce structures suitable for semisolid forming. The conditions around grain nucleation and growth will be studied to ascertain the controlling factors in producing suitable microstructures. A computer model to simulate the thixotropic structure formation and define the processing parameters will be developed. Semisolid casting using the produced feedstock will lead to extensive knowledge about the effect of different microstructures and alloys on semisolid castability. Outcomes from the project will significantly advance the scientific understanding of the thixotropic structure generation and accelerate the development of semisolid processing technology.