Squeeze Casting of Aluminum and Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites

摘要

The main driving forces for lightweight materials for the automotive industry andmilitary 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.