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Reduced subsurface segregation |
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Very consistent extrusion and forged
product properties |
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Consistent bright dip anodizing
response |
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Easily reproducible casting response |
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Uniform Billet sub-surface
properties throughout length |
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Improved casting pit recovery |
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Improved casting pit productivity |
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Reduced first step homogenizing
cycle |
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No contribution to ultrasonic
‘pick-up’ as a result of variations in cell size, porosity, and
precipitate size post homogenization |
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Shorter ‘sonic-free’ butt ends |
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Reduced maintenance needs for
tooling control |
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Fastest Payback Period |
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Tooling with fewest components |