Before revision: Advantages The advantages of semi-solid casting are as follows:Stephen P. Midson, NADCA Semi-Solid & Squeeze Casting Conference, Rosemont, Illinois, 1996 Complex parts produced net shape Porosity free Reduced shrinkage Excellent mechanical performance Pressure tightness Tight tolerances Thin walls Heat treatable (T4/T5/T6) Good surface finish High consolidation pressures are used to produce high integrity parts and temperatures required to die cast semi-solid metal are lower than normal casting , conventional tool steel materials are typically used in production applications.
After revision: Advantages The advantages of semi-solid casting are as follows:Stephen P. Midson, NADCA Semi-Solid & Squeeze Casting Conference, Rosemont, Illinois, 1996 Complex parts produced net shape Porosity free Reduced shrinkage Excellent mechanical performance Pressure tightness Tight tolerances Thin walls Heat treatable (T4/T5/T6) Good surface finish High consolidation pressures are used to produce high integrity parts and temperatures required to die-cast semi-solid metal are lower than normal casting ;, conventional tool steel materials are typically used in production applications.