Application of Aluminum Alloy Semi-Solid Processing Technology in Automobile: A Review

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Review Application of Aluminum Alloy Semi-Solid Processing Technology in Automobile: A Review Hongxing Lu 1, * , Zhengbai Liu 2, and Qiang Zhu 1 1 Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China 2 School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China * Correspondence: luhx@sustech.edu.cn     Received: 15 January 2023 Accepted: 23 February 2023 Published: 17 March 2023   Abstract: Semi-solid processing technology is a new forming technology for aluminum alloy components, which has advantages in producing high-quality components with complex shapes. Several methods of semi-solid metal preparing and forming have been developed in the past 50 years. Some methods have been applied to provide high-quality components or improve castings’ quality in the field of automobile. This paper reviews the development and application of semi-solid processing technology and discusses about its future application prospects.