A feasibility study on semi-solid casting for aluminum metal matrix composites

The purpose of this project is to study the feasibility of using SEED process to produce

aluminum metal matrix composite (MMC) slugs with high quality, which will be formed to the

net shape cast parts using a high pressure die casting machine. The study includes

understanding rheological behaviors of the semi-solid MMC slugs, the effects of different

SEED parameters on the slug quality, and the relationship between the microstructure of the

MMC slugs and the castability of final castings. This project will be benefit to the industrial

partner for a better understanding the SEED process for semi-solid MMCs casting.

Faculty Supervisor:

X-Grant Chen

Student:

Partner:

STAS INC

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

Program:

Accelerate

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