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A D V A N C E D M A T E R I A L S & P R O C E S S E S | M A Y / J U N E 2 0 1 9 1 4 M E T A L L O G R A P H Y Thixoforming is a hybrid technology used to manufacture net shape components from a variety of alloys ranging from lowmelting temperature aluminum and magnesium to steel and Co-base alloys. EXPLORING THIXOFORMING FOR NET SHAPE MANUFACTURING Frank Czerwinski CanmetMaterials, Natural Resources Canada, Hamilton, Ontario M E T A L P R O C E S S I N G