Semi-Solid Processing of Alloys and Composites XII

<ul><li>Preface and Organizing Committees</li><li>Plenary</li><li>R-HPDC in South Africa</li><li>Alloys for Semi-Solid Processing</li><li>Applications of Semi-Solid Slurry Casting Using the Gas Induced Semi-Solid Technique</li><li>Industrial Applications of Rheoforming Technology in China</li><li>The Technology and Commercialization of Thixomolding (R)</li><li>Chapter 1: Material Development and Alloy Design</li><li>Semi-Solid High Pressure Die Casting of Metal Matrix Composites Produced by Liquid State Processing</li><li>Production of A356/TiB₂ Nanocomposite Feedstock for Thixoforming by an Ultrasonic Method</li><li>The Use of High Pressure Direct Squeeze Casting for Semi-Solid Processing of Aluminum Base Nano Composites</li><li>Influence of Nanodispersions on Properties and Microstructure Features of Cast and T6 Heat-Treated Al Si Hypoeutectic Alloys</li><li>Continuous Production of Metal Matrix Composites from the Semisolid State</li><li>Manufacturing of Composite and Hybrid Materials by Semi Solid Forming</li><li>Mechanical Properties of Hypo/Hyper-Eutectic Al-Si Bi-Metal Composite Parts Prepared by Thixo-Forging</li><li>Reduction of Hot Tearing of Cast Semi-Solid 206 Alloys</li><li>Chapter 2: Microstructure and Properties</li><li>Evolution of the Solidification Microstructure of Rheocast High Purity Aluminium</li><li>Rheo-Processing of Near-Eutectic ADC12 Alloy</li><li>Coarsening Mechanism of Isothermal Heat Treatment for ADC14 Semi-Solid Alloy</li><li>Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Hypereutectic Al-Si Alloy with 2% Fe Prepared by Semi-Solid Process</li><li>Microstructural Evaluation of Semi-Solid and Thixoformed Parts of LM28 Aluminum Alloy</li><li>Characterization of the Microstructure and Rheological Behavior of Al-4wt%Si-2.5wt%Cu Alloy Produced by Direct Chill Casting and Electromagnetic Stirring</li><li>Experimental Investigation on 7075 Aluminium Response during Thixoextrusion</li><li>The Heat Treatment of Rheo-High Pressure Die Cast Al-Zn-Mg Alloy 7017</li><li>Fusion Welding of Rheocast Semi-Solid Metal (SSM) Processed Aluminium Alloy 7017</li><li>Property and Quality Optimization of Laser Welded Rheo-Cast F357 Aluminum Alloy</li><li>The Heat Treatment of Rheo-High Pressure Die Cast Al-Cu-Mg-Ag Alloy 2139</li><li>Globule-Globule Interactions during Deformation in Semi-Solid Al-Cu Using Time-Resolved X-Ray Tomography</li><li>
<i>In Situ</i> Study of the Altering Globule Packing-Density during Semisolid Alloy Deformation</li><li>Determination of Quantity and Localization of Liquid in the Semi-Solid State Using both 3D X-Ray Microtomography and 2D Techniques for Steel Thixoforming</li><li>Properties of Thixocast Spring Steel Ratchets</li><li>The Influence of Reheating Profile on the Final Microstructure of the Semi-Solid S600 and K100 Tool Steels</li><li>Effect of Recrystallization and Partial Melting Method on Microstructural Evolution of SKD61 Tool Steel in Semi-Solid State</li><li>Micro-Compression Test of Thixoformed Austenite</li><li>Microstructure of Thixoformable Hypoeutectic Cast Iron</li><li>R-HPDC of Magnesium Alloys</li><li>Corrosion Behaviour of High Pressure Die-Cast and Semi-Solid Cast AZ91, AM60 and AM50 Alloys</li><li>Microstructural Evolution of AZ91D-1.5%Er during Semi-Solid Isothermal Treatment</li><li>Study on Microstructural Evolution of Deformed Magnesium Alloy during Partial Remelting</li><li>Investigation of Correlations between Shear History and Microstructure of Semi-Solid Alloys</li><li>Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Squeeze Cast Semi-Solid Materials</li><li>Chapter 3: Modelling, Simulation and Rheology</li><li>Squeeze Flow of Semi-Solid Slurries</li><li>A Thermomechanical Model Dedicated to Thixoforming. Application to Semi-Solid Forming</li><li>A Boubaker Polynomials Expansion Scheme for Solving the Flow of Nonlinear Power-Law Fluid in Semi-Solid State</li><li>Experimental and Simulation Study of Microstructure of the Aluminium Alloy 319s in Induction Reheating Process</li><li>Numerical Simulation on Rheo-Diecasting of Magnesium Matrix Composites</li><li>Numerical Simulation on the Filling Process of Rheological Die Casting and Forming Defects Analysis</li><li>Investigate on Flexible Thixo-Extrusion of Complex Part</li><li>Friction Welding of Thixocast A356 Aluminium Alloy</li><li>Flow Behaviour of M2 Steel Alloy during Semi Solid Isothermal Rapid Compression</li><li>The Rheological Behavior of HS6-5-2 Tool Steel for Non-Isothermal Processing</li><li>Rheological Properties and Microstructure of Hypereutectic Semi-Solid Al-Si-Mg Alloys Using Rheocasting Route</li><li>Rheological Characterization of Semi-Solid A356 Aluminium Alloy</li><li>Study on Thixotropic Property of A356 Alloy in Semi-Solid State</li><li>Studies on Rheocasting Using Cooling Slope</li><li>On the Filling of Semi-Solid during Thixocasting</li><li>Wall Slip Effect in Couette Rheometers</li><li>A High-Precision Rotational Rheometer for Temperatures up to 1700 degreesC</li><li>High Temperature Flow Behaviour of Semi-Solid Steel Alloys</li><li>Chapter 4: Process Development</li><li>New Developments with the SEED Technology</li><li>Investigation of Semi-Solid Slurries Prepared by Helical Curve Duct</li><li>Microstructure of Al Alloy Semi-Solid Slurry Made in Metallic Vessel Using Vibrating Plate</li><li>Effect of Superheat on Melting Rate of EEM of Al Alloys during Stirring Using the RheoMetal Process</li><li>Preparation of AlSi9Mg Alloy Semi-Solid Slurry by Electromagnetic Stirring Combined with Mechanical Vibration</li><li>Preparation and Rheo-Die Casting of Semi-Solid A356 Aluminum Alloy Slurry through a Serpentine Pouring Channel</li><li>Experimental Study on Semi-Solid Indirect Squeeze Casting</li><li>Effect of the Parameters in Inverted Cone-Shaped Pouring Channel Process on the Microstructure of Semi-Solid 7075 Aluminum Alloy Slurry</li><li>Forced Convection Rheomoulding Process for Semisolid Slurry Preparation and Microstructure Evolution of 7075 Aluminum Alloy</li><li>Effect of Ultrasounds during the Solidification Process of the A357 Aluminium Alloy</li><li>On Non-Dendritic Microstructure Formation during Sand Casting of A356 Alloy</li><li>Development of Generation Technology of High Quality Semi-Solid Slurry by Double-Axis-Electromagnetic Stirrer Combined with Properly Designed Cup</li><li>Development of Aluminum Die Casting Products with High Accuracy as Well as Superior Die-to-Casting Transcriptional Capability by Using Semi-Solid Method</li><li>A357 Aluminium Cast Alloys for Extrusion Processes</li><li>Study on the Semi-Solid Thixo-Diecasting Process of Aluminum Alloys and Die Design</li><li>Application Research on Annular Electromagnetic Stirring Casting Process of Al-Zn-Mg-Cu Alloy</li><li>Rheo-Extrusion of AZ91D</li><li>Experimental Study on Rheoforming of Quality Magnesium Alloys</li><li>Microstructure Characteristics and Semi-Solid Slurry Formation in Binary Mg-Al Alloys Produced by the RheoMetal Process</li><li>Improvement of Free Solidified Surface of Strip Cast Using a Single Roll Caster by Scribing Semisolid Layer</li><li>Refining and Recycling of Metal Scraps by Semisolid Processing</li><li>Mini-Thixoforming of a Steel Produced by Powder Metallurgy</li><li>Casting Wear-Resistant Functionally Gradient Ferrous Alloys via Partial Solidification Processing</li><li>Chapter 5: Industrial Applications</li><li>Production of Titanium Alloy Components by Semi-Solid Forming</li><li>Some Approaches on Industrial Installation of Steel Thixoforged Processes</li><li>Tooling Materials and Solutions for Thixoforming of Steel</li><li>Industrial Heat Treatment of R-HPDC A356 Automotive Brake Callipers</li><li>On the Rheocasting of High Integrity Hollow Shape Components for Automotive Applications Using 357 Aluminum Alloy</li><li>Extremely Light Weight Rheocast Components for Automotive Space Frame</li><li>Semisolid Forging of Hypereutectic Al-Si Alloy for Automobile AC Compressor Components</li><li>Casting and Heat Treatment of Turbocharger Impellers Thixocast from Alloy 201</li><li>Semisolid Processing of Al-Sn-Cu Alloys for Bearing Applications</li><li>Semi-Solid Preparation and Performance of Magnesium Based Thermoelectric Materials</li></ul>