Squeeze Casting & Semi-Solid Forming
The Non-Ferrous Founders' Society's Squeeze Casting & Semi-Solid Forming guide is available in electronic PDF format for download by clicking the button below (note: member login required, file size 6.6 MB).
Originally published in 1998, the 70-page guide remains a valuable resource for engineers and industry professionals seeking to utilize squeeze casting (SC) and semi-solid forming (SSM) technologies for a variety of part applications.
Compiled by the NFFS Forming Division Steering Committee, this publication addresses some of the common confusion in the engineering community regarding the optimal uses of the SC and SSM processes. By minimizing both gas and shrinkage porosity, these processes ensure high integrity and consistency in cast parts, making them ideal for secondary operations like machining, welding, and plating. The guide includes 30 detailed part applications, complete with part data, problem histories, and solution histories, demonstrating the practical benefits and economic considerations of both SC and SSM.
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