Casting and semi-solid metal (SSM) casting are widely used to manufacture near-net-shape components of Al-Si alloys in the automotive and electronic industries. In such applications, casting components need to meet the combined requirements of good mechanical properties and corrosion and wear resistance. Hence, a good understanding of the relevant aspects such as material design, manufacturing and surface treatments have a significant impact on the final performance of the component. The objective of this thesis is to understand the interaction among manufacturing and surface treatments and how their combination impacts the microstructure and final properties. The results will accordingly highlight the potential for improving the mechanical...
It is well known that inclusions affect the properties of steels and alloys. Therefore, it is import...
The automotive industry is looking for new alloys to lighten the structure of vehicles while improvi...
The automotive industry is looking for new alloys to lighten the structure of vehicles while improvi...
Casting and semi-solid metal (SSM) casting are widely used to manufacture near-net-shape components ...
Casting and semi-solid metal (SSM) casting are widely used to manufacture near-net-shape components ...
The combination of two cost-effective processes, i.e. casting and anodising, would be an interest fo...
The combination of two cost-effective processes, i.e. casting and anodising, would be an interest fo...
Semi-solid metal (SSM) casting has been widely used in automotive industries to reduce the weight. I...
The future development of engines of heavy-duty vehicles towards reduced CO2 emission will increase ...
Today’s transportation highly depends on hydrocarbon fuels, and reducing the weight could help a lot...
Today’s transportation highly depends on hydrocarbon fuels, and reducing the weight could help a lot...
It is well known that inclusions affect the properties of steels and alloys. Therefore, it is import...
The formation of conversion coatings based on Ce, trivalent Cr and Ti/Zr is triggered by the local p...
The automotive industry is looking for new alloys to lighten the structure of vehicles while improvi...
It is well known that inclusions affect the properties of steels and alloys. Therefore, it is import...
It is well known that inclusions affect the properties of steels and alloys. Therefore, it is import...
The automotive industry is looking for new alloys to lighten the structure of vehicles while improvi...
The automotive industry is looking for new alloys to lighten the structure of vehicles while improvi...
Casting and semi-solid metal (SSM) casting are widely used to manufacture near-net-shape components ...
Casting and semi-solid metal (SSM) casting are widely used to manufacture near-net-shape components ...
The combination of two cost-effective processes, i.e. casting and anodising, would be an interest fo...
The combination of two cost-effective processes, i.e. casting and anodising, would be an interest fo...
Semi-solid metal (SSM) casting has been widely used in automotive industries to reduce the weight. I...
The future development of engines of heavy-duty vehicles towards reduced CO2 emission will increase ...
Today’s transportation highly depends on hydrocarbon fuels, and reducing the weight could help a lot...
Today’s transportation highly depends on hydrocarbon fuels, and reducing the weight could help a lot...
It is well known that inclusions affect the properties of steels and alloys. Therefore, it is import...
The formation of conversion coatings based on Ce, trivalent Cr and Ti/Zr is triggered by the local p...
The automotive industry is looking for new alloys to lighten the structure of vehicles while improvi...
It is well known that inclusions affect the properties of steels and alloys. Therefore, it is import...
It is well known that inclusions affect the properties of steels and alloys. Therefore, it is import...
The automotive industry is looking for new alloys to lighten the structure of vehicles while improvi...
The automotive industry is looking for new alloys to lighten the structure of vehicles while improvi...