Objective The main objective of the current research is the assessment of semi-solid state processing as a new near-net shape forming technique for MMCs. The rheological behaviour of semi-solid state. Microstructural and mechanical characterization will, finally, assess the potential of semi-solid forming of MMCs. Taking advantage of thixotropic properties, semi-sold state processing of metal matrix composites offers many advantages over conventional shaping processes, such as reduction of operating temperatures, porosity shrinkage, energy consumption, tool wear, damaging of the reinforcing phases and segregation of the reinforcing phases as well as easier machining. Fields of science engineering and technologymaterials engineeringcompositesengineering and technologymechanical engineeringmanufacturing engineeringsubtractive manufacturingnatural scienceschemical sciencesinorganic chemistrypost-transition metals Programme(s) FP2-BRITE/EURAM 1 - Specific research and technological development programme (EEC) in the fields of industrial manufacturing technologies and advanced materials applications (BRITE/EURAM), 1989-1992 Topic(s) Data not available Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme Data not available Coordinator Technische Universiteit Delft EU contribution No data Address Julianalaan 134 5 2600 AA DELFT Netherlands See on map Total cost No data Participants (1) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all Institut National Polytechnique de Grenoble France EU contribution No data Address 1340 rue de la Piscine 38042 Grenoble See on map Total cost No data
