High-pressure die casting
alternative label: hpdc
subclass of: Restriction
  some values from: Low melting point metal
  on property: processes
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: uses
  some values from: Buhler high-pressure die casting machine
type: Class
subclass of: Restriction
  some values from: Hot tear defect
  on property: has defect
scope note: Foundry and metal manufacturing processes.
subclass of: Die casting
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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

uses
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.
type: ObjectProperty

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Zircon sand
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.
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: Green sand molding
type: Class
subclass of: Sand

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

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

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

Al2Cu intermetallic phase
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.
scope note: Microstructure analysis and solidification studies.
type: Class
subclass of: microstructure phases

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

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

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

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

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

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

has microstructure property
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.
type: ObjectProperty

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

contains
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.
type: ObjectProperty

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

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

Flow rate
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.
type: Class

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

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

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

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

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

K-type thermocouple
type: Class
scope note: Foundry and metal manufacturing processes.
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: measures
  some values from: casting temperature
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

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

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

has microstructural scale
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
type: ObjectProperty

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

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

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

Copper
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.
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

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.

Stir casting
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
type: Class
scope note: Foundry and metal manufacturing processes.

withstands
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.
type: ObjectProperty

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ceramic material
subclass of: Composite material
subclass of: Metal matrix composites
type: Class
comment: An inorganic non-metallic material typically used for refractory or insulating purposes.
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.

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

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.

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

Compo casting process
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: processes
  some values from: Composite material
subclass of: Casting process
type: Class
scope note: Foundry and metal manufacturing processes.
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.

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

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

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

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

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

has material property
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.
type: ObjectProperty

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Elongation
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.
type: Class

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

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.

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

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

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

affects
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.
type: ObjectProperty
label: impacts

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Inclusion
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.
type: Class

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Oxidation
subclass of: Impurity defect
comment: A chemical reaction in which a material reacts with oxygen often leading to surface degradation.
type: Class
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.
scope note: Foundry and metal manufacturing processes.
subclass of: Thing
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: affects
  some values from: Mold shift
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: causes
  some values from: Mold shift
subclass of: Restriction
  some values from: Mold
  on property: is part of

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

has cleaness property
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.
type: ObjectProperty

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

has microstructure phase
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.
type: ObjectProperty

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

has thermal property
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.
type: ObjectProperty

Chromium
scope note: Metal casting and materials engineering domain.
subclass of: chemical composition
subclass of: Restriction
  on property: enhances
  some values from: corrosion resistance
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.
type: Class
subclass of: chemical component

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

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

Core material
type: Class
subclass of: Core
comment: A material used to manufacture cores for creating internal features in cast components.
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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tensile strength
comment: The maximum stress a material can withstand under tension before fracture.
type: Class
subclass of: Strength
subclass of: Mechanical property
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.

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

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

treats
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.
type: ObjectProperty

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mechanical and physical property
subclass of: property
comment: A class of properties describing both mechanical and physical behavior of materials.
type: Class
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.

has constituent
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.
type: ObjectProperty

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.

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