Parameter
type: Class
comment: A variable or measurable quantity that influences a process material or system.
subclass of: Thing
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Sand casting
type: Class
comment: A casting process that uses sand molds to shape molten metal.
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: processes
  some values from: High melting point material
subclass of: Metal casting
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has mechanical property
  some values from: corrosion resistance
scope note: Foundry and metal manufacturing processes.

measures
type: ObjectProperty
comment: measures links a measurement method, instrument, or procedure to the property or quantity that it is used to determine.

Electromagnetic stirring
type: Class
comment: A process that uses electromagnetic forces to induce fluid flow in molten metal.
subclass of: stirring process
scope note: Foundry and metal manufacturing processes.

High melting point material
type: Class
comment: A material characterized by a very high melting temperature suitable for extreme thermal environments.
subclass of: Material
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Oxidation
type: Class
comment: A chemical reaction in which a material reacts with oxygen often leading to surface degradation.
subclass of: Impurity defect
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Mold alignment pin
type: Class
comment: A mechanical component used to ensure accurate alignment of mold halves.
subclass of: Thing
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: impacts
  some values from: Mold shift
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: causes
  some values from: Mold shift
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: is part of
  some values from: Mold
scope note: Foundry and metal manufacturing processes.

Dimensional accuracy
type: Class
comment: The degree to which the dimensions of a manufactured part conform to specified values.
subclass of: Geometric property
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Sodium
type: Class
comment: A chemical element with atomic number 11 and symbol Na sometimes used as a modifier in aluminum alloys.
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: affects
  some values from: Microstructure
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: enhances
  some values from: Strength
subclass of: chemical composition
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

has performance property
type: ObjectProperty
comment: It links a material or casting product to a property that reflects how well it fulfills its intended function under specified operating or service conditions.

Zirconium
type: Class
comment: A chemical element with atomic number 40 and symbol Zr used as an alloying element and grain refiner.
subclass of: chemical component
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: enhances
  some values from: Tensile strength
subclass of: chemical composition
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

susceptible to
type: ObjectProperty
comment: It links a material or casting product to a physical, chemical, or environmental influence to which it is prone to degradation, damage, or adverse change under relevant conditions.

Induction furnace
type: Class
comment: A melting furnace that uses electromagnetic induction to heat and melt metals.
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: melts
  some values from: Metal
subclass of: Furnace
scope note: Foundry and metal manufacturing processes.

Copper
type: Class
comment: A chemical element with atomic number 29 widely used in alloys and electrical applications.
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: affects
  some values from: corrosion resistance
subclass of: Metal
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Titanium
type: Class
comment: A chemical element with atomic number 22 and symbol Ti widely used in high-strength lightweight alloys.
subclass of: chemical component
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: enhances
  some values from: High-temperature tensile property
subclass of: chemical composition
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

High-strength steel
type: Class
comment: A class of steel alloys designed to provide high mechanical strength and load-bearing capacity.
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: requires
  some values from: Mold
subclass of: Steel
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

reduces
type: ObjectProperty
comment: reduces relatets an entity to another entity that is lowered in the magnitude or level by it.
label: decreases

Mechanical integrity
type: Class
comment: The ability of a material or structure to maintain mechanical performance without failure.
subclass of: Mechanical property
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Viscosity of molten metal
type: Class
comment: The resistance to flow exhibited by metal in its liquid state.
subclass of: physical property
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Metal casting
type: Class
comment: A manufacturing process in which molten metal is shaped by solidification in a mold.
subclass of: Casting process
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: uses
  some values from: Mold
scope note: Foundry and metal manufacturing processes.

Stirring time
type: Class
comment: The duration for which stirring is applied during processing.
subclass of: Time
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: affects
  some values from: Viscosity
scope note: Foundry and metal manufacturing processes.

Cold shut defect
type: Class
comment: A casting defect formed when two streams of molten metal fail to fuse properly.
subclass of: Filling defect
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Creep
type: Class
comment: Time-dependent permanent deformation of a material under constant stress at elevated temperature.
subclass of: microstructure phenomenon
scope note: Microstructure analysis and solidification studies.

Casting machine
type: Class
comment: Industrial equipment used to shape molten metal into solid components.
subclass of: Equipment
scope note: Foundry and metal manufacturing processes.

Olivine sand
type: Class
comment: A refractory molding sand composed primarily of magnesium iron silicate used in foundry applications.
subclass of: Green sand molding
subclass of: Sand
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Cast iron
type: Class
comment: An iron-carbon alloy with high carbon content commonly used for casting applications.
subclass of: Metal alloy
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has flow property
  some values from: Fluidity
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has mechanical property
  some values from: Mechanical strength
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has chemical property
  some values from: corrosion resistance
subclass of: Iron-based alloy
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Material property
type: Class
comment: A physical chemical or mechanical characteristic of a material.
subclass of: property
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Zinc
type: Class
comment: A chemical element with atomic number 30 commonly used in galvanizing and casting alloys.
subclass of: Low melting point metal
subclass of: Metal
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

High melting point metal
type: Class
comment: A metal characterized by a very high melting temperature
subclass of: Metal
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Corrosion
type: Class
comment: A chemical or electrochemical process that results in the deterioration of a material through reaction with its environment.
subclass of: Corrosion property
subclass of: Defect
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Mold
type: Class
comment: A cavity or form used to shape molten material during solidification.
subclass of: Equipment
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has mechanical property
  some values from: Tolerance
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: impacts
  some values from: Shrinkage porosity
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has defect
  some values from: Mold erosion
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: withstands
  some values from: Temperature
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: affects
  some values from: Surface finish
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: reacts with
  some values from: Metal
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has component
  some values from: Riser
scope note: Foundry and metal manufacturing processes.

Zircon sand
type: Class
comment: A naturally occurring mineral material primarily composed of zirconium silicate (ZrSiO?), commonly used as a refractory material mold additive and grain refiner in metal casting processes.
subclass of: Sand
subclass of: Green sand molding
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Zinc alloy
type: Class
comment: An alloy in which zinc is the primary metallic component.
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: processes
  some values from: Die casting
subclass of: Metal alloy
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has chemical component
  some values from: Zinc
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

has component
type: ObjectProperty
comment: It links an entity to another entity that contributes to its composition or functionality but is not strictly required for its existence.

Pouring temperature
type: Class
comment: The temperature of molten metal at the moment it is poured into the mold.
subclass of: Process parameter
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: affects
  some values from: Misrun defect
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Elongation
type: Class
comment: A measure of plastic deformation expressed as the increase in length before fracture.
subclass of: Mechanical property
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

resists
type: ObjectProperty
comment: resists links a material or property to a physical, chemical, environmental influence, or defect that it opposes or withstands without undergoing significant degradation.

Steel
type: Class
comment: An iron-based alloy primarily containing carbon and other alloying elements.
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has material property
  some values from: Density
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has thermal parameter
  some values from: casting temperature
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has thermal property
  some values from: melting temperature
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has chemical component
  some values from: Iron
subclass of: Metal alloy
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has defect
  some values from: Shrinkage porosity
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

processes
type: ObjectProperty
comment: processes links a casting process to a material or product that undergoes transformation or handling as part of that process.

Gravity casting
type: Class
comment: A casting process in which molten metal fills the mold under the force of gravity.
subclass of: Metal casting
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: affects
  some values from: Viscosity
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: processes
  some values from: Magnesium alloy
scope note: Foundry and metal manufacturing processes.

Thermal parameter
type: Class
comment: A parameter describing thermal conditions such as temperature heat flux or cooling rate.
subclass of: Parameter
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Al2Cu intermetallic phase
type: Class
comment: An intermetallic phase composed of aluminum and copper with a fixed stoichiometric ratio of Al-Cu, commonly formed in Al-Cu and Al-Si-Cu alloys.
subclass of: microstructure phases
scope note: Microstructure analysis and solidification studies.

enhances
type: ObjectProperty
comment: enhances relatets an entity to another entity that is improved in the performance, quality, magnitude or level by it.

causes
type: ObjectProperty
comment: causes relates an entity to another entity whose occurrence or state is directly brought about by it, implying a direct causal relationship.

Macrosegregation
type: Class
comment: Large-scale chemical inhomogeneity formed during solidification of alloys.
subclass of: Segregation
scope note: Microstructure analysis and solidification studies.

Tolerance
type: Class
comment: The allowable variation in a specified dimension or property.
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: constrains
  some values from: Process parameter
subclass of: Parameter
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Steel casting
type: Class
comment: A casting process in which molten steel is poured into molds to form components.
subclass of: Casting process
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has defect
  some values from: Hydrogen-induced cracking
scope note: Foundry and metal manufacturing processes.

Microsegregation
type: Class
comment: Chemical composition variation at the microscale caused by non-equilibrium solidification.
subclass of: Segregation
scope note: Microstructure analysis and solidification studies.

requires
type: ObjectProperty
comment: requires links a process, material, or operation to a prerequisite resource, condition, or input that must be available or satisfied for it to be carried out.

Magnesium
type: Class
comment: A chemical element with atomic number 12 and symbol Mg commonly used in lightweight alloys.
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: affects
  some values from: Strength
subclass of: chemical composition
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

has microstructure property
type: ObjectProperty
comment: It links a material or casting product to a property that describes the morphology, distribution, or arrangement of its internal structural features formed during solidification or subsequent processing.

Thermal property
type: Class
comment: A material property related to heat transfer or thermal response.
subclass of: property
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Strength
type: Class
comment: A mechanical property describing resistance to applied forces.
subclass of: Mechanical property
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Mg_Si intermetallic phase
type: Class
comment: An intermetallic phase composed of magnesium and silicon commonly found in Al-Mg-Si alloys.
subclass of: microstructure phases
scope note: Microstructure analysis and solidification studies.

Twin-roll casting
type: Class
comment: A continuous casting process in which molten metal solidifies between two rotating rolls.
subclass of: Semisolid casting
subclass of: Metal casting
scope note: Foundry and metal manufacturing processes.

Machinability
type: Class
comment: A property describing the ease with which a material can be machined to desired dimensions. enabling easy melting and processing.
subclass of: Mechanical property
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: processes
  some values from: Mechanical property
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Flow rate
type: Class
comment: The volume or mass of fluid passing a point per unit time.
subclass of: Filling parameter
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Misrun defect
type: Class
comment: A casting defect caused by incomplete filling of the mold cavity.
subclass of: Filling defect
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Geometric property
type: Class
comment: A property describing the shape or dimensional characteristics of a component.
subclass of: property
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Metal structural material
type: Class
comment: A metallic material used primarily for load-bearing structural applications.
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has mechanical property
  some values from: Strength
subclass of: Material
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has microstructure property
  some values from: Damping characteristics
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

has constituent
type: ObjectProperty
comment: It links an alloy or casting material to a constituent element or compound that forms part of its overall composition, excluding intentionally added processing additives.

withstands
type: ObjectProperty
comment: withstands links a material or casting product to a load, stress, or environmental condition that it can endure during casting or service without failure or unacceptable loss of functionality.

High melting point alloy
type: Class
comment: An alloy designed to retain strength and stability at very high temperatures.
subclass of: Metal alloy
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: susceptible to
  some values from: Inclusion
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Mechanical behavior
type: Class
comment: The response of a material to applied forces or deformation.
subclass of: Mechanical property
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Stainless steel
type: Class
comment: A steel alloy containing chromium that provides corrosion resistance.
subclass of: Metal alloy
subclass of: Steel
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has mechanical property
  some values from: corrosion resistance
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Toughness
type: Class
comment: A mechanical property describing a material's ability to absorb energy before fracture.
subclass of: Mechanical property
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Die casting machine
type: Class
comment: Industrial equipment used to inject molten metal into a die cavity under controlled pressure.
subclass of: Casting machine
scope note: Foundry and metal manufacturing processes.

Material
type: Class
comment: A substance or matter from which a component or structure is made.
subclass of: Thing
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has material entity
  some values from: material entity
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

has mechanical property
type: ObjectProperty
comment: It links a material or casting product to a property describing its resistance to deformation or failure under mechanical loading.

Segregation
type: Class
comment: Non-uniform distribution of alloying elements during solidification.
subclass of: Defect
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Surface finish
type: Class
comment: The texture and quality of a material surface resulting from a manufacturing process.
subclass of: Geometric property
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Tensile and yield strength
type: Class
comment: Mechanical properties describing maximum tensile stress and the onset of plastic deformation.
subclass of: Strength
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Creep resistance
type: Class
comment: The ability of a material to resist deformation due to creep under sustained load and temperature.
subclass of: Microstructural property
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: resists
  some values from: Creep
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Manganese
type: Class
comment: A chemical element with atomic number 25 commonly used as an alloying element.
subclass of: chemical composition
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

has chemical component
type: ObjectProperty
comment: It relates a casting material or alloy to a chemical element or compound that constitutes its chemical composition in the casting context.

has chemical property
type: ObjectProperty
comment: It relates a casting material or alloy to a chemical property that characterizes its chemical behavior or stability during casting or subsequent service.

Green sand molding
type: Class
comment: A molding process using moist sand bonded with clay to form molds.
subclass of: Mold
scope note: Foundry and metal manufacturing processes.

AM50A magnesium alloy
type: Class
comment: A magnesium-aluminum-manganese alloy (approximately 5 wt% Al) widely used for lightweight structural castings due to its good ductility and energy absorption.
subclass of: Magnesium alloy
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

High-temperature tensile property
type: Class
comment: Tensile behavior of a material measured at elevated temperature.
subclass of: Strength
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Thermal fatigue resistance
type: Class
comment: The ability of a material to resist damage caused by thermal fatigue.
subclass of: Strength
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Ceramic material
type: Class
comment: An inorganic non-metallic material typically used for refractory or insulating purposes.
subclass of: Metal matrix composites
subclass of: Composite material
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Porosity
type: Class
comment: The presence of voids or pores within a material or casting.
subclass of: Void
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: affects
  some values from: Tensile and yield strength
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

has geometry property
type: ObjectProperty
comment: It relates a casting product to a property that describes its shape, dimensional characteristics, or other geometric features relevant to casting design and functionality.

Stress concentration
type: Class
comment: The localized increase in stress around geometric discontinuities such as notches or holes.
subclass of: Mechanical property
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Viscosity
type: Class
comment: A measure of a fluid's resistance to flow.
subclass of: Filling parameter
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Chemical property
type: Class
comment: A material property describing chemical behavior such as reactivity or corrosion resistance.
subclass of: property
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

has thermal property
type: ObjectProperty
comment: It links a material or casting product to a property that describes its response to heat transfer, temperature change, or thermal exposure during casting or service.

Strontium
type: Class
comment: A chemical element with atomic number 38 commonly used as a modifier in aluminum-silicon alloys.
subclass of: chemical component
subclass of: additives
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: affects
  some values from: Microstructure
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: enhances
  some values from: Strength
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Dendrite arm spacing
type: Class
comment: A microstructural parameter representing the distance between adjacent dendrite arms in a solidified alloy.
subclass of: Microstructural parameter
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Geometry defect
type: Class
comment: A defect related to deviations from intended geometric shape or dimensions.
subclass of: Defect
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Iron
type: Class
comment: A chemical element with atomic number 26 and symbol Fe
subclass of: chemical component
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: affects
  some values from: corrosion resistance
alternative label: iron
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

fills
type: ObjectProperty
comment: fills indicates a mold or cavity whose volume or space is occupied by the material during casting process.

Sand
type: Class
comment: A granular material used to form molds or cores in casting processes.
subclass of: Material
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Casting process
type: Class
comment: A manufacturing process in which molten metal is poured or injected into a mold and allowed to solidify.
subclass of: process
scope note: Foundry and metal manufacturing processes.

Castability
type: Class
comment: A material property describing the ease with which a molten metal can be cast into a desired shape.
subclass of: Material property
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Silica sand
type: Class
comment: A molding sand composed primarily of silicon dioxide used in foundry molds.
subclass of: Sand
subclass of: Green sand molding
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Wear resistance
type: Class
comment: The ability of a material to resist material loss due to wear.
subclass of: Mechanical property
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Rust
type: Class
comment: A corrosion product formed on iron or steel due to oxidation in the presence of moisture.
subclass of: Corrosion
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Semisolid casting
type: Class
comment: A casting process performed with metal in a partially solid and partially liquid state.
subclass of: semisolid metal (ssm) processing
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: reduces
  some values from: Porosity
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: processes
  some values from: Metal alloy
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: enhances
  some values from: Mechanical property
alternative label: semisolid_metal_(ssm)_processing
alternative label: ssm_processing
scope note: Foundry and metal manufacturing processes.

A319 die cast aluminum alloy
type: Class
comment: An aluminum-silicon-copper casting alloy designated A319 and commonly used in die casting for automotive and structural components.
subclass of: al si cu alloy
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has chemical component
  some values from: Copper
subclass of: al si cu mg alloy
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has mechanical property
  some values from: Tensile and deformation behavior
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Mechanical stirring
type: Class
comment: A process that induces fluid flow in molten metal through mechanical agitation.
subclass of: stirring process
scope note: Foundry and metal manufacturing processes.

Density
type: Class
comment: The mass per unit volume of a material.
subclass of: physical property
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Stirring speed
type: Class
comment: The rotational speed applied during mechanical or electromagnetic stirring.
subclass of: Process parameter
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: affects
  some values from: Microstructure
scope note: Foundry and metal manufacturing processes.

Thermal conductivity
type: Class
comment: A physical property describing a material's ability to conduct heat.
subclass of: Thermal property
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Borax
type: Class
comment: A sodium borate compound commonly used as a flux in metallurgical processes.
subclass of: Material
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: reduces
  some values from: Porosity
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: enhances
  some values from: Tensile and yield strength
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Core
type: Class
comment: A shaped insert is placed inside a mould cavity to form internal cavities in a casting.
subclass of: Thing
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: is part of
  some values from: Mold
scope note: Foundry and metal manufacturing processes.

Defect
type: Class
comment: An imperfection or flaw in a material or component that deviates from intended specifications.
subclass of: Thing
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Tensile property
type: Class
comment: A mechanical property related to material response under tensile stress.
subclass of: Strength
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Microstructural scale
type: Class
comment: The characteristic size range of microstructural features.
subclass of: Microstructural property
scope note: Microstructure analysis and solidification studies.

has thermal parameter
type: ObjectProperty
comment: It links a casting process, material, or mold to a temperature-related parameter that is specified or controlled during casting or solidification.

Inclusion
type: Class
comment: A non-metallic or secondary phase particle trapped within a metal matrix.
subclass of: Impurity defect
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Sand inclusion
type: Class
comment: A casting defect caused by entrapped sand particles in solidified metal.
subclass of: Mold defect
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Filling parameter
type: Class
comment: A process parameter that controls mold filling behavior during casting.
subclass of: Process parameter
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Inclusion formation
type: Class
comment: The process by which inclusions are generated during melting
subclass of: Impurity defect
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Tensile and deformation behavior
type: Class
comment: The response of a material to tensile loading and associated deformation.
subclass of: Geometric property
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

compensates
type: ObjectProperty
comment: compensates relates an entity to another entity whose negative effect or deficiency is counterbalanced or mitigated by it.

has additive
type: ObjectProperty
comment: It relates a casting material or melt to an additive that is intentionally introduced to modify its processing behavior, microstructure, or properties during casting.

has microstructural feature
type: ObjectProperty
comment: It is a subproperty of has_microstructure_property which links a material to microscopic scale characteristics like shape, structure.
sub property of: has microstructure property

Measurement equipment
type: Class
comment: Devices or instruments used to measure physical or chemical properties.
subclass of: Equipment
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Pouring time
type: Class
comment: The duration over which molten metal is poured into a mold.
subclass of: Time
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: affects
  some values from: Macrosegregation
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Core material
type: Class
comment: A material used to manufacture cores for creating internal features in cast components.
subclass of: Core
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Filling defect
type: Class
comment: A casting defect caused by incomplete or improper mold filling.
subclass of: Defect
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Process parameter
type: Class
comment: A controllable variable that influences the outcome of a manufacturing process.
subclass of: Parameter
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

RheoMetal process
type: Class
comment: A proprietary semisolid metal processing method using controlled slurry generation.
subclass of: Semisolid casting
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Hardness
type: Class
comment: A mechanical property describing resistance to indentation or scratching.
subclass of: Mechanical property
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Thermal defect
type: Class
comment: A defect caused by thermal gradients or thermal stresses during processing.
subclass of: Defect
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Yield strength (proof stress)
type: Class
comment: The stress at which a material begins to undergo permanent plastic deformation.
subclass of: Mechanical property
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

High-temperature performance
type: Class
comment: The ability of a material to maintain functional properties when exposed to high temperatures.
subclass of: material performance
subclass of: performance
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Stir casting
type: Class
comment: A composite casting process involving mechanical stirring of molten metal with reinforcements.
subclass of: Metal casting
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: processes
  some values from: Metal matrix composites
scope note: Foundry and metal manufacturing processes.

Mold temperature
type: Class
comment: The temperature of the mold at the time of metal pouring or solidification.
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: affects
  some values from: Cold shut defect
subclass of: Process parameter
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Rate of solidification
type: Class
comment: The speed at which molten metal transforms into solid during cooling.
subclass of: Microstructural parameter
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: affects
  some values from: Microstructure
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

uses
type: ObjectProperty
comment: uses links a process or operation to a material, tool, equipment, or resource that is employed during its execution, without implying necessity or transformation.

Subsurface blister
type: Class
comment: A defect characterized by gas-filled cavities located beneath the surface of a casting.
subclass of: Porosity
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: affects
  some values from: Mechanical property
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Shrinkage porosity
type: Class
comment: Porosity formed due to insufficient liquid metal feeding during solidification.
subclass of: Porosity
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

has microstructure phase
type: ObjectProperty
comment: It links a material or casting product to a phase that is present within its internal structure as formed during solidification or subsequent processing.

Chromium
type: Class
comment: A chemical element with atomic number 24 and symbol Cr, commonly used as an alloying element to improve corrosion and wear resistance. commonly used as an alloying element to improve corrosion and wear resistance.
subclass of: chemical composition
subclass of: chemical component
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: enhances
  some values from: corrosion resistance
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Silicon
type: Class
comment: A chemical element with atomic number 14 used extensively in casting alloys.
subclass of: chemical composition
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: affects
  some values from: Strength
alternative label: silicon
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Compo casting process
type: Class
comment: A casting process in which a semi-solid metallic matrix containing both solid and liquid phases is processed, and may incorporate solid reinforcement particles during mold filling.
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: processes
  some values from: Composite material
subclass of: Casting process
scope note: Foundry and metal manufacturing processes.

contains
type: ObjectProperty
comment: contains links an entity to another entity that can occur as a kind of that entity in some instances, without implying that the latter is always of the same type as, or a subclass of, the former.

Wear
type: Class
comment: Material loss or surface damage caused by friction or mechanical interaction.
subclass of: Corrosion
subclass of: Chemical property
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Molybdenum
type: Class
comment: A chemical element with atomic number 42 and symbol Mo commonly used to improve high-temperature strength in alloys.
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: enhances
  some values from: corrosion resistance
subclass of: additives
subclass of: chemical component
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Foundry sand
type: Class
comment: A granular refractory material used to form molds and cores in metal casting.
subclass of: Sand
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Mechanical and physical property
type: Class
comment: A class of properties describing both mechanical and physical behavior of materials.
subclass of: property
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

has material property
type: ObjectProperty
comment: It relates a casting product to a property that reflects how the chosen material contributes to the product��s functional characteristics under intended service conditions.

Semisolid rheoforming
type: Class
comment: A forming process using semisolid metal slurry shaped under pressure.
subclass of: Rheocasting
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: processes
  some values from: Magnesium alloy
scope note: Foundry and metal manufacturing processes.

Metal alloy
type: Class
comment: A metallic material composed of two or more elements with at least one being a metal.
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has chemical component
  some values from: chemical component
subclass of: Alloy
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Fluidity
type: Class
comment: A property describing the ability of molten metal to flow and fill a mold cavity.
subclass of: Filling parameter
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Solidification shrinkage
type: Class
comment: Volume contraction occurring as metal solidifies.
subclass of: Shrinkage
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

High-pressure die casting
type: Class
comment: A metal casting process characterized by high-pressure injection of molten metal into a reusable metallic die for high-volume production of dimensionally accurate components.
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has defect
  some values from: Hot tear defect
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: uses
  some values from: Buhler high-pressure die casting machine
subclass of: Die casting
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: processes
  some values from: Low melting point metal
alternative label: hpdc
scope note: Foundry and metal manufacturing processes.

Cooling rate
type: Class
comment: The rate at which temperature decreases during solidification or cooling of a material.
subclass of: Process parameter
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: affects
  some values from: Microstructural scale
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Corrosion property
type: Class
comment: A material property describing behavior related to chemical degradation caused by environmental exposure.
subclass of: Chemical property
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Furnace
type: Class
comment: Industrial equipment used for melting or heating metals.
subclass of: Melting equipment
scope note: Foundry and metal manufacturing processes.

Argon Oxygen Converter
type: Class
comment: A metallurgical refining vessel that injects argon and oxygen into molten metal to reduce impurities.
subclass of: Equipment
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: treats
  some values from: Hydrogen-induced cracking
scope note: Foundry and metal manufacturing processes.

Squeeze casting
type: Class
comment: A casting process combining casting and forging by applying pressure during solidification.
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: processes
  some values from: Metal
subclass of: Die casting
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: affects
  some values from: Viscosity
scope note: Foundry and metal manufacturing processes.

Alloy
type: Class
comment: A metallic material composed of two or more chemical elements with at least one being a metal.
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has microstructure
  some values from: Microstructure
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has constituent
  some values from: alpha al
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has thermal property
  some values from: melting temperature
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has additive
  some values from: additives
subclass of: Material
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has chemical component
  some values from: Strontium
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has microstructure property
  some values from: Microstructure
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has mechanical property
  some values from: Ductility
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has chemical property
  some values from: corrosion resistance
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Impurity defect
type: Class
comment: A defect caused by the presence of unwanted foreign elements or compounds in a material.
subclass of: Defect
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Chill (casting insert)
type: Class
comment: A localized cooling insert used in molds to control solidification rates.
subclass of: Thing
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: affects
  some values from: Cooling rate
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: is part of
  some values from: Mold
scope note: Foundry and metal manufacturing processes.

Ductility
type: Class
comment: A mechanical property describing the ability of a material to undergo plastic deformation before fracture.
subclass of: Mechanical property
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Aluminum
type: Class
comment: A lightweight metallic element commonly used as a base material in structural and casting alloys.
subclass of: Low melting point metal
subclass of: Metal
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has thermal property
  some values from: melting temperature
alternative label: al
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Warping
type: Class
comment: Distortion of a component caused by uneven cooling or residual stresses.
subclass of: Geometry defect
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Permanent mold
type: Class
comment: A reusable metal mold used for casting non-ferrous alloys.
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: resists
  some values from: Wear
subclass of: Mold
scope note: Foundry and metal manufacturing processes.

AM60B magnesium alloy
type: Class
comment: A magnesium-aluminum-manganese alloy (approximately 6 wt% Al) commonly used in automotive die casting for its higher strength and ductility.
subclass of: Magnesium alloy
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Melting furnace
type: Class
comment: A furnace specifically designed to melt metals or alloys.
subclass of: Furnace
scope note: Foundry and metal manufacturing processes.

Time
type: Class
comment: A physical quantity representing the duration of an event or process.
subclass of: Process parameter
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Pouring rate
type: Class
comment: The rate at which molten metal is introduced into a mold.
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: affects
  some values from: Porosity
subclass of: Process parameter
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Microstructural feature
type: Class
comment: A distinct structural characteristic observed at the microscopic scale.
subclass of: Microstructural property
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: contains
  some values from: Silicon
scope note: Microstructure analysis and solidification studies.

Plastic deformation behavior
type: Class
comment: The manner in which a material undergoes permanent deformation under applied stress.
subclass of: Geometric property
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Die casting
type: Class
comment: A metal casting process in which molten metal is injected into a mold under high pressure.
subclass of: Metal casting
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: processes
  some values from: Aluminum
scope note: Foundry and metal manufacturing processes.

Gas porosity
type: Class
comment: A casting defect characterized by voids formed due to trapped gas in solidified metal.
subclass of: Defect
subclass of: Porosity
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Strain rate
type: Class
comment: The rate at which deformation occurs in a material under load.
subclass of: Strength
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Purity
type: Class
comment: The degree to which a material is free from impurities or unwanted elements.
subclass of: Chemical property
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Molten metal temperature
type: Class
comment: The temperature of metal in its fully liquid state during processing.
subclass of: Thermal parameter
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: affects
  some values from: Viscosity of molten metal
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: causes
  some values from: Cold shut defect
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Buhler high-pressure die casting machine
type: Class
comment: A high-pressure die casting machine manufactured by Buhler for aluminum and magnesium alloys.
subclass of: Die casting machine
scope note: Foundry and metal manufacturing processes.

reacts with
type: ObjectProperty
comment: It links a material or substance to another material or substance with which it undergoes a chemical reaction under casting or processing conditions.

Thermal fatigue
type: Class
comment: Damage accumulation caused by cyclic thermal loading and temperature fluctuations.
subclass of: Thermal defect
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: causes
  some values from: Crack
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Mold defect
type: Class
comment: A defect originating from mold design condition or degradation that affects casting quality.
subclass of: Defect
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Composite material
type: Class
comment: A material composed of two or more distinct constituent materials with different properties.
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has mechanical property
  some values from: Strength
subclass of: Metal
subclass of: Material
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has thermal property
  some values from: High-temperature performance
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: contains
  some values from: Silicon carbide
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has microstructure
  some values from: Microstructure
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has chemical property
  some values from: Wear resistance
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Copper
type: Class
comment: A chemical element with atomic number 29 and symbol Cu, widely used for its electrical and thermal conductivity. widely used for its electrical and thermal conductivity.
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: affects
  some values from: Hardening rate
subclass of: chemical composition
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Mechanical strength
type: Class
comment: The ability of a material to withstand applied mechanical stress.
subclass of: Strength
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Pouring speed
type: Class
comment: The velocity at which molten metal flows during pouring.
subclass of: Process parameter
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Microstructural defect
type: Class
comment: A defect or imperfection present at the microstructural scale.
subclass of: Defect
scope note: Microstructure analysis and solidification studies.

treats
type: ObjectProperty
comment: treats links a manufacturing or casting process to a material or casting product to which the process is intentionally applied in order to modify its condition or state.

impacts
type: ObjectProperty
comment: affects links an entity to another entity whose state, property, or behavior is altered by it, without implying direct causation or specifying the mechanism of influence.
label: affects

Copper alloy
type: Class
comment: An alloy in which copper is the primary metallic component.
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has mechanical property
  some values from: corrosion resistance
subclass of: Metal alloy
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has chemical component
  some values from: Copper
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Low melting point metal
type: Class
comment: A metal characterized by a relatively low melting temperature
subclass of: Metal
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Silicon carbide distribution
type: Class
comment: The spatial distribution of silicon carbide particles within a material.
subclass of: microstructure feature
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Aluminum alloy
type: Class
comment: An alloy in which aluminum is the predominant metallic element.
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has microstructure
  some values from: Microstructure
subclass of: Metal alloy
subclass of: Metal
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has mechanical property
  some values from: Mechanical property
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has chemical component
  some values from: Aluminum
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has microstructure phase
  some values from: alpha al
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Material parameter
type: Class
comment: A quantitative parameter used to describe material behavior or properties.
subclass of: Parameter
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Hydrogen-induced cracking
type: Class
comment: A cracking mechanism caused by the presence and diffusion of hydrogen within a material.
subclass of: Crack
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Melt temperature
type: Class
comment: The temperature of a material in its molten state.
subclass of: Material property
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Tear
type: Class
comment: A form of material separation or damage caused by tensile or shear stresses.
subclass of: Defect
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Silicon carbide
type: Class
comment: A ceramic compound of silicon and carbon used as a reinforcement or refractory material.
subclass of: Metal matrix composites
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has part
  some values from: Silicon
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Metal
type: Class
comment: A material composed primarily of metallic elements and characterized by metallic bonding.
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has thermal property
  some values from: melting temperature
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has chemical property
  some values from: corrosion resistance
subclass of: Material
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: fills
  some values from: Mold
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has cleaness property
  some values from: Purity
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has flow property
  some values from: Fluidity
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has mechanical property
  some values from: Dendrite arm spacing
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has defect
  some values from: Solidification shrinkage
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Liquidus temperature
type: Class
comment: The temperature at which a material becomes fully liquid upon heating.
subclass of: Material property
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Fatigue
type: Class
comment: Progressive structural damage that occurs under cyclic or repeated loading.
subclass of: Strength
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Melting equipment
type: Class
comment: Industrial equipment used for melting metals.
subclass of: Equipment
scope note: Foundry and metal manufacturing processes.

Mold shift
type: Class
comment: A casting defect caused by misalignment of mold halves during pouring or solidification.
subclass of: Mold defect
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Magnesium alloy
type: Class
comment: An alloy in which magnesium is the primary metallic component.
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has chemical property
  some values from: Creep resistance
subclass of: Metal alloy
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has chemical component
  some values from: Magnesium
subclass of: Metal structural material
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has microstructure property
  some values from: Damping characteristics
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has mechanical property
  some values from: Stiffness
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Strength-to-weight ratio
type: Class
comment: A performance metric describing the ratio of a material's mechanical strength to its density.
subclass of: Strength
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Stiffness
type: Class
comment: A mechanical property describing resistance to elastic deformation.
subclass of: Mechanical property
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Dimensional tolerance
type: Class
comment: The allowable variation in a dimension of a manufactured component.
subclass of: Geometric property
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Matrix alloy
type: Class
comment: The continuous alloy phase that forms the matrix in a composite or multiphase material.
subclass of: Alloy
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has composite material
  some values from: Composite material
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Solidification rate
type: Class
comment: The speed at which a liquid metal transforms into solid.
subclass of: Thermal parameter
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: affects
  some values from: Secondary dendrite arm spacing
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Aluminum-silicon based alloy
type: Class
comment: An aluminum alloy system where silicon is the dominant alloying element.
subclass of: Aluminum alloy
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has mechanical property
  some values from: Hardness
alternative label: aluminum_silicon_(al-si)_based_alloy
alternative label: aluminum_silicon_system
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Structural integrity
type: Class
comment: The ability of a structure or component to withstand applied loads without failure.
subclass of: Geometric property
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

AZ91C magnesium alloy
type: Class
comment: A magnesium-aluminum-zinc alloy used in casting applications.
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has mechanical property
  some values from: corrosion resistance
subclass of: Magnesium alloy
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Room temperature tensile property
type: Class
comment: Tensile mechanical properties measured at ambient temperature.
subclass of: Strength
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

has cleaness property
type: ObjectProperty
comment: It relates a casting material, melt, or casting to a cleanliness-related property that characterizes the presence or absence of inclusions, impurities, or contaminants relevant to casting quality.

Tensile strength
type: Class
comment: The maximum stress a material can withstand under tension before fracture.
subclass of: Mechanical property
subclass of: Strength
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Powder metallurgy
type: Class
comment: A manufacturing process involving the compaction and sintering of metal powders.
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: processes
  some values from: Metal matrix composites
subclass of: process
scope note: Foundry and metal manufacturing processes.

melts
type: ObjectProperty
comment: melts links a solid metal to the liquid state that it transitions into when heated beyond its melting range.

Thermal creep deformation
type: Class
comment: Time-dependent deformation occurring under stress at elevated temperature.
subclass of: Thermal defect
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Microstructural parameter
type: Class
comment: A quantitative descriptor of microstructural characteristics.
subclass of: Parameter
scope note: Microstructure analysis and solidification studies.

has part
type: ObjectProperty
comment: It links an entity to another entity whose presence is necessary for the former to exist or be considered valid as that entity.

Crack
type: Class
comment: A fracture or separation in a material that occurs without complete failure.
subclass of: Defect
alternative label: cracking
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Hydrogen
type: Class
comment: A chemical element with atomic number 1 that can dissolve in molten metals and influence porosity and cracking.
subclass of: Material
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

AZ91E magnesium alloy
type: Class
comment: A corrosion-resistant magnesium casting alloy of the AZ91 series.
subclass of: Magnesium alloy
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has microstructure
  some values from: Microstructure
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Microstructural evolution
type: Class
comment: Changes in microstructure occurring during processing or service.
subclass of: Microstructural property
scope note: Microstructure analysis and solidification studies.

Investment casting
type: Class
comment: A precision casting process using a disposable wax pattern and ceramic mold.
subclass of: Metal casting
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: enhances
  some values from: Surface finish
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: processes
  some values from: High melting point material
scope note: Foundry and metal manufacturing processes.

Microstructural property
type: Class
comment: A property derived from or associated with microstructural features.
subclass of: property
scope note: Microstructure analysis and solidification studies.

Riser
type: Class
comment: A reservoir of molten metal designed to compensate for shrinkage during solidification.
subclass of: Thing
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: is part of
  some values from: Mold
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: compensates
  some values from: Solidification shrinkage
scope note: Foundry and metal manufacturing processes.

Electrical property
type: Class
comment: A material property related to electrical behavior such as conductivity or resistivity.
subclass of: property
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Secondary dendrite arm spacing
type: Class
comment: The average distance between secondary dendrite arms used as a microstructural parameter.
subclass of: Microstructural property
subclass of: Microstructural parameter
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: affects
  some values from: Tensile property
subclass of: Microstructural feature
scope note: Microstructure analysis and solidification studies.

Durability
type: Class
comment: The ability of a material or component to withstand wear damage or degradation over time.
subclass of: Mechanical property
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Heat resistance
type: Class
comment: The ability of a material to maintain properties when exposed to elevated temperatures.
subclass of: Thermal property
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Tensile behavior
type: Class
comment: The manner in which a material responds to uniaxial tensile loading.
subclass of: Strength
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

has flow property
type: ObjectProperty
comment: It relates a casting material or melt to a property that characterizes its ability to flow, spread, or fill mold features under casting conditions.

Equipment
type: Class
comment: Tools or machinery used in manufacturing or industrial processes.
subclass of: Thing
scope note: Foundry and metal manufacturing processes.

Nickel-based superalloy
type: Class
comment: A high-performance alloy based on nickel designed for extreme temperature and stress conditions.
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: resists
  some values from: Corrosion
subclass of: Metal alloy
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Vanadium
type: Class
comment: A chemical element with atomic number 23 commonly used as an alloying element to improve strength.
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: enhances
  some values from: High-temperature tensile property
subclass of: chemical component
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Cobalt-based alloy
type: Class
comment: An alloy in which cobalt is the primary metallic component.
subclass of: Metal alloy
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: resists
  some values from: Corrosion
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Chromite sand
type: Class
comment: A refractory sand material composed mainly of iron chromium oxide used in foundry molds.
subclass of: Green sand molding
subclass of: Sand
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Hardening rate
type: Class
comment: The rate at which a material increases in hardness during cooling or heat treatment.
subclass of: Mechanical property
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Shrinkage
type: Class
comment: Volume reduction occurring during solidification or cooling of metal.
subclass of: Void
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Mold erosion
type: Class
comment: Progressive wear or material loss from the mold surface due to thermal mechanical or chemical effects.
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: causes
  some values from: Inclusion
subclass of: Mold defect
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

isa
type: ObjectProperty
comment: isa links a subclass to a class that it belongs to

Iron-based alloy
type: Class
comment: An alloy in which iron is the principal metallic component.
subclass of: Metal alloy
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has chemical property
  some values from: corrosion resistance
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has flow property
  some values from: Fluidity
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has chemical component
  some values from: Iron
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has mechanical property
  some values from: Mechanical strength
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Temperature
type: Class
comment: A physical quantity representing the thermal state of a material or system.
subclass of: Thermal parameter
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: affects
  some values from: Microstructure
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

has microstructure
type: ObjectProperty
comment: It links a material or casting product to an internal structural constitution formed during solidification or subsequent processing.

Al-7Si-0.3Mg alloy
type: Class
comment: An aluminum-silicon-magnesium alloy containing approximately 7 wt.% Si and 0.3 wt.% Mg. used for structural die casting applications.
subclass of: ai si based casting alloy
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Damping characteristics
type: Class
comment: Material properties describing the ability to dissipate mechanical vibration energy.
subclass of: Mechanical property
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Thixocasting
type: Class
comment: A semisolid metal casting process utilizing thixotropic behavior of partially solidified alloys.
subclass of: Semisolid casting
scope note: Foundry and metal manufacturing processes.

Flowability
type: Class
comment: A measure of how easily a molten metal flows under given conditions.
subclass of: Castability
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: affects
  some values from: Metal casting
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Surface roughness
type: Class
comment: A measure of surface texture characterized by microscopic deviations.
subclass of: surface property
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Impact toughness
type: Class
comment: A mechanical property describing a material's ability to absorb energy under sudden loading.
subclass of: Strength
subclass of: Mechanical property
subclass of: Toughness
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

High-temperature alloy
type: Class
comment: An alloy designed to retain mechanical strength and stability at elevated temperatures.
subclass of: Alloy
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Rheocasting
type: Class
comment: A semisolid casting process in which slurry with solid and liquid phases is injected into a mold.
subclass of: Semisolid casting
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has part
  some values from: Mechanical stirring
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: processes
  some values from: Al-7Si-0.3Mg alloy
scope note: Foundry and metal manufacturing processes.

Mechanical property
type: Class
comment: A property describing a material's response to mechanical forces.
subclass of: property
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Microstructure
type: Class
comment: The arrangement and distribution of phases and features within a material at the microscopic level.
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has microstructure defect
  some values from: Microstructural defect
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has microstructure phase
  some values from: microstructure phases
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has microstructure property
  some values from: microstructure property
subclass of: material entity
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: contains
  some values from: Silicon
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: affects
  some values from: Ductility
scope note: Microstructure analysis and solidification studies.

K-type thermocouple
type: Class
comment: A temperature sensor composed of chromel and alumel used for high-temperature measurements. widely used as a base metal in alloys.
subclass of: Measurement equipment
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: measures
  some values from: casting temperature
scope note: Foundry and metal manufacturing processes.

Void
type: Class
comment: An empty cavity or unfilled region within a material or casting.
subclass of: Defect
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

has microstructural scale
type: ObjectProperty
comment: It is a subproperty of has_microstructure_property which links a material or casting product to a scale level at which its internal structural features are observed or characterized
sub property of: has microstructure property

has defect
type: ObjectProperty
comment: It relates a casting material, melt, or casting to an undesired structural, compositional, or surface condition that deviates from intended casting quality requirements.

Copper mold
type: Class
comment: A mold made primarily of copper or copper alloys, used in casting for its high thermal conductivity and rapid heat extraction.
subclass of: Mold
scope note: Foundry and metal manufacturing processes.

Corrosion and wear resistance
type: Class
comment: A material property describing resistance to both chemical corrosion and mechanical wear.
subclass of: Material property
alternative label: corrosion_resistance
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Hot tear defect
type: Class
comment: A casting defect characterized by cracks formed during the final stages of solidification due to constrained shrinkage.
subclass of: Shrinkage
subclass of: Crack
alternative label: hot_tearing
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

AZ31B magnesium alloy
type: Class
comment: A wrought magnesium alloy containing aluminum and zinc.
subclass of: Magnesium alloy
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.

Metal matrix composites
type: Class
comment: A class of composite materials with a metallic matrix and reinforcement.
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has thermal performance
  some values from: High-temperature performance
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has microstructure
  some values from: Microstructure
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has mechanical property
  some values from: Stiffness
subclass of: Composite material
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: has chemical property
  some values from: Corrosion and wear resistance
alternative label: mmc
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.