| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2021 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts — Concurrent Alloy Design and Processing Science: An LMD Symposium Honoring Raymond Decker
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| Presentation Title |
Thixomolded Magnesium: Quick, Light, and Mighty |
| Author(s) |
Tracy D. Berman |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Tracy D. Berman |
| Abstract Scope |
Thixomolding is a semi-solid inject process that takes advantage of thixotropy, also known as shear thinning. Combining the lowered viscosity due to shearing with the relatively low melting point of magnesium alloys allows for cast metallic components that cool in seconds. This rapid solidification creates fine grain sizes and limits solute segregation. The Thixomolding process also leads to less porosity than is usually seen in die casting. This talk covers the history of Thixomolding with special emphasis given to Ray Decker’s contributions to the technology. Current and future applications of Thixomolded magnesium alloy components will also be discussed. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Magnesium, Mechanical Properties, Solidification |