Squeeze Casting of Aluminum and Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites.

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Abstract:

The main driving forces for lightweight materials for the automotive industry and military applications are cost effectiveness, high strength, and wear resistance. Precision Metal Forming PMF has developed a new and innovative squeeze-casting process called metal compression forming MCF. MCF integrates the deceptively simple concept of solidification of metal under direct pressure with closed die forging and low-pressure permanent-mold fill technologies. This hybrid process, therefore, combines the advantages of traditional direct-squeeze casting and low-pressure permanent-mold casting. This report discusses property advantages attained with this process over traditional aluminum casting processes.

Author(s):
Huang, Paul J. ; Purgert, Robert ; Scherling, Clifford
Author Organization(s):
ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
Descriptive Note:
Rept. for Oct 94-Jan 96,
Supplementary Note:
Prepared in collaboration with Thompson Aluminum Casting Co., Cleveland OH.
Pagination:
0031

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ARL-TR-1250
Monitor Series:
ARL/APG
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_8.2_Shape
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*METAL MATRIX COMPOSITES, *ALUMINUM, *CASTING, COMPRESSION, COST EFFECTIVENESS, MATERIALS, LOW PRESSURE, MATRIX MATERIALS, SOLIDIFICATION, DIES, FORGING, HIGH STRENGTH, PRECISION, PRESSURE, MILITARY APPLICATIONS, LIGHTWEIGHT, HYBRID SYSTEMS, WEAR RESISTANCE, AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY, METALWORKING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Fabrication Metallurgy, Inorganic Chemistry, Laminates and Composite Materials, Mechanics
Keyword(s):
*SQUEEZE CASTING, PMF(PRECISION METAL FORMING), MCF(METAL COMPRESSION FORMING), METAL COMPRESSION FORMING, PRECISION METAL FORMING, MOLD CASTING
Report Date:
1996 Dec 01
Creation Date:
1997 Feb 26