Since its discovery some 30 years ago there have been significant developments in Thixoforming. The technique produces complex near net shaped components of high integrity, with mechanical properties better than cast components. It is suited to processing a diversity of alloys including those that may not be shaped easily by conventional casting techniques. Research work on various alloys, both aluminium and high temperature, will further exploit the potential benefits of this under utilised metal forming technique.
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