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thixocasting

thixocasting noun: a technique for producing semi-solid metal castings, using a precast billet with a non-dendritic microstructure that is normally produced by vigorously stirring the melt as the bar is being cast.

Noun

thixocasting (uncountable)

  1. A technique for producing semi-solid metal castings, using a precast billet with a non-dendritic microstructure that is normally produced by vigorously stirring the melt as the bar is being cast.

Questions about thixocasting

What does thixocasting mean?
Thixocasting means a technique for producing semi-solid metal castings, using a precast billet with a non-dendritic microstructure that is normally produced by vigorously stirring the melt as the bar is being cast.
What part of speech is thixocasting?
Thixocasting is a noun.

Words near thixocasting in the dictionary

  1. thiuret
  2. thiurets
  3. thivel
  4. Thivierge
  5. Thivierges
  6. thixocasting
  7. thixomolding
  8. thixomoulding
  9. thixophobia
  10. thixotropic
  11. thixotropically

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