What Is Liquid Metal Forging Press
A Liquid Metal Forging Press is a specialized machine used in liquid metal forging (also known as semi-solid forging or thixoforging), a manufacturing process that shapes metal in a partially molten, semi-solid state under high pressure. Liquid metal forging process comprising pouring liquid metal into a mold, applying high pressure by a punch to said liquid metal through a sealing member of thin plate interposed between the pressure-applying surface of said punch and the liquid metal, wherein during pressing the rim of said sealing member because of high pressure and high temperature deforms and closely fits the mold to seal the clearance between the punch and mold against entrance of said liquid metal, thereby preventing the formation of flash. liquid metal forging press Key Features of a Liquid Metal Forging Press ● Semi-Solid Material Processing The metal (typically aluminum, magnesium, or steel alloys) is heated to a temperature where it is 20–60% solid, giving it a thixotr...