EVOLUTION AND DESIGN OF MICROSTRUCTURE IN SEMISOLID ALLOYS -- Fundamental Aspects -- Characterization of Microstructure in Semisolid Slurries -- Evolution of Microstructure in Semisolid Alloys During Isothermal Holding (Soaking) -- Recent Developments in Slurry Formation -- RHEOLOGY AND MODELING -- and Definitions for Rheology and Modeling -- Experimental Determination of Rheological Behavior -- Modeling of Semisolid Processing -- General Conclusions on Rheology and Modeling -- INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS OF SEMISOLID PROCESSING -- to Industrial Applications of Semisolid Processing -- Raw Material -- Process Control in Die Filling and Die Design -- Component Design Rules -- Practical Applications in Use Today -- The Future.

This book presents the state of the art concerning the fundamental aspects of semi-solid processing of alloys and composites, together with the industrial applications. The fundamental aspects include both the microstructure development and characterization, and the rheology of alloy slurries with special attention to both experimental determination and modeling. The industrial applications are also surveyed and particular consideration is given to recent developments in slurry formation. Foreword provided by Prof. Merton C Flemings (MIT), the father and originator of semi-solid processing.