Auburn University
Samuel Ginn College of Engineering
Material Processing Center
TONY OVERFELT, DIRECTOR
The Materials Processing Center at Auburn University was founded to educate students
and perform research and development in materials processes important to industry
and government operations in Alabama, Georgia and beyond. Specific interest focuses
on processes important to the metal casting industry including solidification
science, thermophysical properties of liquid metals, particulate molding, and
heat treating. Center projects have investigated the thermophysical properties
of advanced magnesium alloys, vacuum-molding technology, solid-state sensing of
hydrogen dissolved in molten aluminum, microstructural development in directionally-solidified
nickel-based superalloys, transport phenomena in fluidized beds, and decomposition
of lost foam patterns during simulated casting. In addition, Center personnel
work directly with external clients to develop new cast metal products for advanced
engineering applications. Recent sponsors and collaborators have included Citation
Corporation, ACIPCO, Ford Motor Company, ATS Stahlschmidt & Maiworm, Vulcan
Engineering Co., Laempe+Reich Corp, General Motors Corporation, Bendix Heavy Vehicle
Systems LLC, Thermasys, Eck Industries, NASA MSFC and the American Foundry Society.
- Auburn University Samuel Ginn College of Engineering
- Auburn University, AL 36849
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