Thixoforming of semi-solid AZ91D alloy with high solid fraction prepared by the RUE-based SIMA process

Microstructure evolution of semi-solid Mg2Si/A356 composites during remelting process

“…metal forming method, thixoforming has attracted much attention due to its technical and economic advantages. Three steps are involved in the process: preparing semi-solid billets, remelting the billets to solid-liquid temperature range, and thixoforming the final near-net shaped products [8][9][10] . Remelting is a key step for the thixoforming process because the reheating temperature and holding time have a great impact on the globular microstructure.…”