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thixocasting, thixoforging
In metallurgy, a method of metal forming which permits metal ingots and components to be shaped in the semisolid state.

Vigorous agitation in the early stages of solidification results in a semisolid slurry that flows homogeneously; after solidification, the slurry is reheated for forming.

This entry is located in the following unit: thigmo-, thigm-, thixo- + (page 1)