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Semi-Solid Metal (SSM) Casting Explained

Monday October 13, 2003
Instead of using liquid metal, the new (SSM) casting process uses metal that is 50% liquid and 50% solid. The consistency of the metal is similar to ice cream which allows it to be injected into steel dies at relatively low pressures. Formcast, Inc. provides a complete description of the (SSM) process and identifies the benefits compared to other manufacturing processes.
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June 5, 2006 at 6:27 am
(1) jim says:

this is bloody fantasticle!!!! thanx so much. CHONGIN!!!!!

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