Semi-solid processing at the ERC/NSDM of Pusan and their application

0The Engineering Research Center for Net Shape and Die Manufacturing (ERC/NSDM), at Pusan National University, in Korea, was formed by the Korea Science and Engineering Foundation (KOSEF). It was established to study: metal forming, semi-solid forming, and advanced die manufacturing processes. To date twenty-seven professors (from eleven universities) and the representatives of thirty-two industries have conducted research in Net Shape and Die manufacturing. The ERC/NSDM is a leader in the field of advanced manufacturing processes. The center has also conducted intensive studies in the area of semi-solid forming process. Semi-solid forming and thixoformine, are related to the forging technologies field. Researchers in this field are focusing on difficult-to-form parts and the creation of lighter parts. The Material Processing Control Laboratory, which I own, has been conducting studies in the forming of semi-solids since the inception of the ERC/NSDM. Several other industries are also involved in the study of semi-solids, thixotropics, and the extrusion of semi-solid materials (SSM's).