has chemical component
It relates a casting material or alloy to a chemical element or compound that constitutes its chemical composition in the casting context.
has mechanical property
It links a material or casting product to a property describing its resistance to deformation or failure under mechanical loading.
has thermal property
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.
has microstructural feature
It is a subproperty of has_microstructure_property which links a material to microscopic scale characteristics like shape, structure.
has microstructural scale
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
has microstructure property
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.
has microstructure phase
It links a material or casting product to a phase that is present within its internal structure as formed during solidification or subsequent processing.
has microstructure
It links a material or casting product to an internal structural constitution formed during solidification or subsequent processing.
has constituent
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.
has additive
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 chemical property
It relates a casting material or alloy to a chemical property that characterizes its chemical behavior or stability during casting or subsequent service.
treats
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.
reduces
reduces relatets an entity to another entity that is lowered in the magnitude or level by it.
decreases
enhances
enhances relatets an entity to another entity that is improved in the performance, quality, magnitude or level by it.
has flow property
It relates a casting material or melt to a property that characterizes its ability to flow, spread, or fill mold features under casting conditions.
resists
resists links a material or property to a physical, chemical, environmental influence, or defect that it opposes or withstands without undergoing significant degradation.
processes
processes links a casting process to a material or product that undergoes transformation or handling as part of that process.
contains
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.
measures
measures links a measurement method, instrument, or procedure to the property or quantity that it is used to determine.
has geometry property
It relates a casting product to a property that describes its shape, dimensional characteristics, or other geometric features relevant to casting design and functionality.
susceptible to
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.
has defect
It relates a casting material, melt, or casting to an undesired structural, compositional, or surface condition that deviates from intended casting quality requirements.
uses
uses links a process or operation to a material, tool, equipment, or resource that is employed during its execution, without implying necessity or transformation.
requires
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.
melts
melts links a solid metal to the liquid state that it transitions into when heated beyond its melting range.
fills
fills indicates a mold or cavity whose volume or space is occupied by the material during casting process.
has cleaness property
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.
impacts
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.
affects
withstands
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.
reacts with
It links a material or substance to another material or substance with which it undergoes a chemical reaction under casting or processing conditions.
has component
It links an entity to another entity that contributes to its composition or functionality but is not strictly required for its existence.
causes
causes relates an entity to another entity whose occurrence or state is directly brought about by it, implying a direct causal relationship.
has part
It links an entity to another entity whose presence is necessary for the former to exist or be considered valid as that entity.
compensates
compensates relates an entity to another entity whose negative effect or deficiency is counterbalanced or mitigated by it.
has material property
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.
has thermal parameter
It links a casting process, material, or mold to a temperature-related parameter that is specified or controlled during casting or solidification.
has performance property
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.
isa
isa links a subclass to a class that it belongs to
A319 die cast aluminum alloy
An aluminum-silicon-copper casting alloy designated A319 and commonly used in die casting for automotive and structural components.
Metal casting and materials engineering domain.
Copper
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.
Tensile and deformation behavior
The response of a material to tensile loading and associated deformation.
Temperature
A physical quantity representing the thermal state of a material or system.
Tensile behavior
The manner in which a material responds to uniaxial tensile loading.
Microstructural feature
A distinct structural characteristic observed at the microscopic scale.
Microstructure analysis and solidification studies.
Material
A substance or matter from which a component or structure is made.
Al2Cu intermetallic phase
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.
Al-7Si-0.3Mg alloy
An aluminum-silicon-magnesium alloy containing approximately 7 wt.% Si and 0.3 wt.% Mg. used for structural die casting applications.
Tensile strength
The maximum stress a material can withstand under tension before fracture.
Alloy
A metallic material composed of two or more chemical elements with at least one being a metal.
Mechanical strength
The ability of a material to withstand applied mechanical stress.
Aluminum alloy
An alloy in which aluminum is the predominant metallic element.
High-temperature tensile property
Tensile behavior of a material measured at elevated temperature.
Silicon
A chemical element with atomic number 14 used extensively in casting alloys.
Microstructural scale
The characteristic size range of microstructural features.
Strength
A mechanical property describing resistance to applied forces.
Mechanical property
A property describing a material's response to mechanical forces.
Tensile property
A mechanical property related to material response under tensile stress.
Aluminum-silicon based alloy
An aluminum alloy system where silicon is the dominant alloying element.
Microstructure
The arrangement and distribution of phases and features within a material at the microscopic level.
Room temperature tensile property
Tensile mechanical properties measured at ambient temperature.
Mg_Si intermetallic phase
An intermetallic phase composed of magnesium and silicon commonly found in Al-Mg-Si alloys.
Secondary dendrite arm spacing
The average distance between secondary dendrite arms used as a microstructural parameter.
Machinability
A property describing the ease with which a material can be machined to desired dimensions. enabling easy melting and processing.
Hardness
A mechanical property describing resistance to indentation or scratching.
Manganese
A chemical element with atomic number 25 commonly used as an alloying element.
Creep resistance
The ability of a material to resist deformation due to creep under sustained load and temperature.
Sodium
A chemical element with atomic number 11 and symbol Na sometimes used as a modifier in aluminum alloys.
Strontium
A chemical element with atomic number 38 commonly used as a modifier in aluminum-silicon alloys.
Ductility
A mechanical property describing the ability of a material to undergo plastic deformation before fracture.
Aluminum
A lightweight metallic element commonly used as a base material in structural and casting alloys.
Low melting point metal
A metal characterized by a relatively low melting temperature
Metal
A material composed primarily of metallic elements and characterized by metallic bonding.
Hardening rate
The rate at which a material increases in hardness during cooling or heat treatment.
Metal alloy
A metallic material composed of two or more elements with at least one being a metal.
AM50A magnesium alloy
A magnesium-aluminum-manganese alloy (approximately 5 wt% Al) widely used for lightweight structural castings due to its good ductility and energy absorption.
Magnesium alloy
An alloy in which magnesium is the primary metallic component.
AM60B magnesium alloy
A magnesium-aluminum-manganese alloy (approximately 6 wt% Al) commonly used in automotive die casting for its higher strength and ductility.
Argon Oxygen Converter
A metallurgical refining vessel that injects argon and oxygen into molten metal to reduce impurities.
Foundry and metal manufacturing processes.
Equipment
Tools or machinery used in manufacturing or industrial processes.
Hydrogen-induced cracking
A cracking mechanism caused by the presence and diffusion of hydrogen within a material.
AZ31B magnesium alloy
A wrought magnesium alloy containing aluminum and zinc.
AZ91C magnesium alloy
A magnesium-aluminum-zinc alloy used in casting applications.
AZ91E magnesium alloy
A corrosion-resistant magnesium casting alloy of the AZ91 series.
Borax
A sodium borate compound commonly used as a flux in metallurgical processes.
Porosity
The presence of voids or pores within a material or casting.
Tensile and yield strength
Mechanical properties describing maximum tensile stress and the onset of plastic deformation.
Buhler high-pressure die casting machine
A high-pressure die casting machine manufactured by Buhler for aluminum and magnesium alloys.
Die casting machine
Industrial equipment used to inject molten metal into a die cavity under controlled pressure.
Cast iron
An iron-carbon alloy with high carbon content commonly used for casting applications.
Fluidity
A property describing the ability of molten metal to flow and fill a mold cavity.
Iron-based alloy
An alloy in which iron is the principal metallic component.
Castability
A material property describing the ease with which a molten metal can be cast into a desired shape.
Material property
A physical chemical or mechanical characteristic of a material.
Casting machine
Industrial equipment used to shape molten metal into solid components.
Casting process
A manufacturing process in which molten metal is poured or injected into a mold and allowed to solidify.
Process parameter
A controllable variable that influences the outcome of a manufacturing process.
Ceramic material
An inorganic non-metallic material typically used for refractory or insulating purposes.
Metal matrix composites
A class of composite materials with a metallic matrix and reinforcement.
Composite material
A material composed of two or more distinct constituent materials with different properties.
Chemical property
A material property describing chemical behavior such as reactivity or corrosion resistance.
Chill (casting insert)
A localized cooling insert used in molds to control solidification rates.
Cooling rate
The rate at which temperature decreases during solidification or cooling of a material.
Mold
A cavity or form used to shape molten material during solidification.
Chromite sand
A refractory sand material composed mainly of iron chromium oxide used in foundry molds.
Green sand molding
A molding process using moist sand bonded with clay to form molds.
Sand
A granular material used to form molds or cores in casting processes.
Cobalt-based alloy
An alloy in which cobalt is the primary metallic component.
Thermal creep deformation
Time-dependent deformation occurring under stress at elevated temperature.
Oxidation
A chemical reaction in which a material reacts with oxygen often leading to surface degradation.
Corrosion
A chemical or electrochemical process that results in the deterioration of a material through reaction with its environment.
Cold shut defect
A casting defect formed when two streams of molten metal fail to fuse properly.
Filling defect
A casting defect caused by incomplete or improper mold filling.
Compo casting process
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.
Stiffness
A mechanical property describing resistance to elastic deformation.
High-temperature performance
The ability of a material to maintain functional properties when exposed to high temperatures.
Silicon carbide
A ceramic compound of silicon and carbon used as a reinforcement or refractory material.
Wear resistance
The ability of a material to resist material loss due to wear.
Segregation
Non-uniform distribution of alloying elements during solidification.
Dendrite arm spacing
A microstructural parameter representing the distance between adjacent dendrite arms in a solidified alloy.
A chemical element with atomic number 29 widely used in alloys and electrical applications.
Copper alloy
An alloy in which copper is the primary metallic component.
Copper mold
A mold made primarily of copper or copper alloys, used in casting for its high thermal conductivity and rapid heat extraction.
Core
A shaped insert is placed inside a mould cavity to form internal cavities in a casting.
Core material
A material used to manufacture cores for creating internal features in cast components.
Corrosion property
A material property describing behavior related to chemical degradation caused by environmental exposure.
Defect
An imperfection or flaw in a material or component that deviates from intended specifications.
Corrosion and wear resistance
A material property describing resistance to both chemical corrosion and mechanical wear.
Chromium
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.
Crack
A fracture or separation in a material that occurs without complete failure.
Creep
Time-dependent permanent deformation of a material under constant stress at elevated temperature.
Microstructural property
A property derived from or associated with microstructural features.
Damping characteristics
Material properties describing the ability to dissipate mechanical vibration energy.
Microstructural parameter
A quantitative descriptor of microstructural characteristics.
Density
Die casting
A metal casting process in which molten metal is injected into a mold under high pressure.
Metal casting
A manufacturing process in which molten metal is shaped by solidification in a mold.
Surface finish
The texture and quality of a material surface resulting from a manufacturing process.
Dimensional accuracy
The degree to which the dimensions of a manufactured part conform to specified values.
Geometric property
A property describing the shape or dimensional characteristics of a component.
Dimensional tolerance
The allowable variation in a dimension of a manufactured component.
Durability
The ability of a material or component to withstand wear damage or degradation over time.
Electrical property
A material property related to electrical behavior such as conductivity or resistivity.
Electromagnetic stirring
A process that uses electromagnetic forces to induce fluid flow in molten metal.
Elongation
A measure of plastic deformation expressed as the increase in length before fracture.
Fatigue
Progressive structural damage that occurs under cyclic or repeated loading.
Iron
A chemical element with atomic number 26 and symbol Fe
Filling parameter
A process parameter that controls mold filling behavior during casting.
Flow rate
The volume or mass of fluid passing a point per unit time.
Flowability
A measure of how easily a molten metal flows under given conditions.
Foundry sand
A granular refractory material used to form molds and cores in metal casting.
Furnace
Industrial equipment used for melting or heating metals.
Melting equipment
Industrial equipment used for melting metals.
Gas porosity
A casting defect characterized by voids formed due to trapped gas in solidified metal.
Geometry defect
A defect related to deviations from intended geometric shape or dimensions.
Gravity casting
A casting process in which molten metal fills the mold under the force of gravity.
Viscosity
A measure of a fluid's resistance to flow.
Heat resistance
The ability of a material to maintain properties when exposed to elevated temperatures.
Thermal property
A material property related to heat transfer or thermal response.
High melting point material
A material characterized by a very high melting temperature suitable for extreme thermal environments.
High melting point alloy
An alloy designed to retain strength and stability at very high temperatures.
Shrinkage
Volume reduction occurring during solidification or cooling of metal.
Inclusion
A non-metallic or secondary phase particle trapped within a metal matrix.
High melting point metal
A metal characterized by a very high melting temperature
High-pressure die casting
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.
Subsurface blister
A defect characterized by gas-filled cavities located beneath the surface of a casting.
Hot tear defect
A casting defect characterized by cracks formed during the final stages of solidification due to constrained shrinkage.
High-strength steel
A class of steel alloys designed to provide high mechanical strength and load-bearing capacity.
Steel
An iron-based alloy primarily containing carbon and other alloying elements.
High-temperature alloy
An alloy designed to retain mechanical strength and stability at elevated temperatures.
Hydrogen
A chemical element with atomic number 1 that can dissolve in molten metals and influence porosity and cracking.
Impact toughness
A mechanical property describing a material's ability to absorb energy under sudden loading.
Toughness
A mechanical property describing a material's ability to absorb energy before fracture.
Impurity defect
A defect caused by the presence of unwanted foreign elements or compounds in a material.
Inclusion formation
The process by which inclusions are generated during melting
Induction furnace
A melting furnace that uses electromagnetic induction to heat and melt metals.
Investment casting
A precision casting process using a disposable wax pattern and ceramic mold.
K-type thermocouple
A temperature sensor composed of chromel and alumel used for high-temperature measurements. widely used as a base metal in alloys.
Measurement equipment
Devices or instruments used to measure physical or chemical properties.
Liquidus temperature
The temperature at which a material becomes fully liquid upon heating.
Macrosegregation
Large-scale chemical inhomogeneity formed during solidification of alloys.
Magnesium
A chemical element with atomic number 12 and symbol Mg commonly used in lightweight alloys.
Strength-to-weight ratio
A performance metric describing the ratio of a material's mechanical strength to its density.
Metal structural material
A metallic material used primarily for load-bearing structural applications.
Material parameter
A quantitative parameter used to describe material behavior or properties.
Parameter
A variable or measurable quantity that influences a process material or system.
Matrix alloy
The continuous alloy phase that forms the matrix in a composite or multiphase material.
Mechanical and physical property
A class of properties describing both mechanical and physical behavior of materials.
Mechanical behavior
The response of a material to applied forces or deformation.
Mechanical integrity
The ability of a material or structure to maintain mechanical performance without failure.
Mechanical stirring
A process that induces fluid flow in molten metal through mechanical agitation.
Melt temperature
The temperature of a material in its molten state.
Melting furnace
A furnace specifically designed to melt metals or alloys.
Mold erosion
Progressive wear or material loss from the mold surface due to thermal mechanical or chemical effects.
Surface roughness
A measure of surface texture characterized by microscopic deviations.
Tear
A form of material separation or damage caused by tensile or shear stresses.
Sand inclusion
A casting defect caused by entrapped sand particles in solidified metal.
Purity
The degree to which a material is free from impurities or unwanted elements.
Solidification shrinkage
Volume contraction occurring as metal solidifies.
Microsegregation
Chemical composition variation at the microscale caused by non-equilibrium solidification.
Microstructural evolution
Changes in microstructure occurring during processing or service.
Microstructural defect
A defect or imperfection present at the microstructural scale.
Misrun defect
A casting defect caused by incomplete filling of the mold cavity.
Tolerance
The allowable variation in a specified dimension or property.
Shrinkage porosity
Porosity formed due to insufficient liquid metal feeding during solidification.
Mold shift
A casting defect caused by misalignment of mold halves during pouring or solidification.
Riser
A reservoir of molten metal designed to compensate for shrinkage during solidification.
Mold alignment pin
A mechanical component used to ensure accurate alignment of mold halves.
Mold defect
A defect originating from mold design condition or degradation that affects casting quality.
Mold temperature
The temperature of the mold at the time of metal pouring or solidification.
Molybdenum
A chemical element with atomic number 42 and symbol Mo commonly used to improve high-temperature strength in alloys.
Nickel-based superalloy
A high-performance alloy based on nickel designed for extreme temperature and stress conditions.
Olivine sand
A refractory molding sand composed primarily of magnesium iron silicate used in foundry applications.
Permanent mold
A reusable metal mold used for casting non-ferrous alloys.
Wear
Material loss or surface damage caused by friction or mechanical interaction.
Plastic deformation behavior
The manner in which a material undergoes permanent deformation under applied stress.
Void
An empty cavity or unfilled region within a material or casting.
Pouring rate
The rate at which molten metal is introduced into a mold.
Pouring speed
The velocity at which molten metal flows during pouring.
Pouring temperature
The temperature of molten metal at the moment it is poured into the mold.
Pouring time
The duration over which molten metal is poured into a mold.
Time
A physical quantity representing the duration of an event or process.
Powder metallurgy
A manufacturing process involving the compaction and sintering of metal powders.
Rate of solidification
The speed at which molten metal transforms into solid during cooling.
Rheocasting
A semisolid casting process in which slurry with solid and liquid phases is injected into a mold.
Semisolid casting
A casting process performed with metal in a partially solid and partially liquid state.
RheoMetal process
A proprietary semisolid metal processing method using controlled slurry generation.
Rust
A corrosion product formed on iron or steel due to oxidation in the presence of moisture.
Sand casting
A casting process that uses sand molds to shape molten metal.
Semisolid rheoforming
A forming process using semisolid metal slurry shaped under pressure.
Silicon carbide distribution
The spatial distribution of silicon carbide particles within a material.
Silica sand
A molding sand composed primarily of silicon dioxide used in foundry molds.
Solidification rate
The speed at which a liquid metal transforms into solid.
Thermal parameter
A parameter describing thermal conditions such as temperature heat flux or cooling rate.
Squeeze casting
A casting process combining casting and forging by applying pressure during solidification.
Stainless steel
A steel alloy containing chromium that provides corrosion resistance.
Steel casting
A casting process in which molten steel is poured into molds to form components.
Stir casting
A composite casting process involving mechanical stirring of molten metal with reinforcements.
Stirring speed
The rotational speed applied during mechanical or electromagnetic stirring.
Stirring time
The duration for which stirring is applied during processing.
Strain rate
The rate at which deformation occurs in a material under load.
Stress concentration
The localized increase in stress around geometric discontinuities such as notches or holes.
Structural integrity
The ability of a structure or component to withstand applied loads without failure.
Molten metal temperature
The temperature of metal in its fully liquid state during processing.
Viscosity of molten metal
The resistance to flow exhibited by metal in its liquid state.
Thermal conductivity
A physical property describing a material's ability to conduct heat.
Thermal defect
A defect caused by thermal gradients or thermal stresses during processing.
Thermal fatigue
Damage accumulation caused by cyclic thermal loading and temperature fluctuations.
Thermal fatigue resistance
The ability of a material to resist damage caused by thermal fatigue.
Thixocasting
A semisolid metal casting process utilizing thixotropic behavior of partially solidified alloys.
Titanium
A chemical element with atomic number 22 and symbol Ti widely used in high-strength lightweight alloys.
Twin-roll casting
A continuous casting process in which molten metal solidifies between two rotating rolls.
Vanadium
A chemical element with atomic number 23 commonly used as an alloying element to improve strength.
Warping
Distortion of a component caused by uneven cooling or residual stresses.
Yield strength (proof stress)
The stress at which a material begins to undergo permanent plastic deformation.
Zinc
A chemical element with atomic number 30 commonly used in galvanizing and casting alloys.
Zinc alloy
An alloy in which zinc is the primary metallic component.
Zircon sand
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.
Zirconium
A chemical element with atomic number 40 and symbol Zr used as an alloying element and grain refiner.