7th S2P CONF

7^th S2P 2002

International Conference on

Semi-Solid Processing of

Alloys and Composites

September 24-28, 2002

TSUKUBA, JAPAN

First Announcement

and

Call for Papers

Institute of Mechanical Systems Engineering,

National Institute of Advanced Industrial

Science and Technology（AIST）

M/S-S Metal Working Research Committee,

The Japan Society for Technology

of Plasticity（JSTP）

Scope of the 7^th S2P

The 7^th International Conference on Semi-Solid Process of Alloys and Composites (the 7^th S2P) is intending to further the achievement of the previous conferences in Sophia-Antipolis (France,1990), Cambridge (USA,1992), Tokyo (Japan,1994), Sheffield (England,1996), Golden (UAS, 1998), and Turin(Italy, 2000).

The technology of semi-solid material processing is now playing important roles for manufacturing metallic parts and components in car and electronic appliance industries. Various parts and components are produced through semi-solid die molding, mushy die casting and mushy die forging. Their output is rapidly increasing and giving significant effect on improvement of productivity.

The Conference objectives are to advance the fundamental knowledge about semi-solid and mushy systems, to exchange current information on technological and industrial aspects of semi-solid processing and mushy forming, to explore the topical issues, and to define the future challenges and opportunities.

The 7^th S2P Conference intends to cover the following topics and issues in the field of semi-solid and mushy processings of alloys and composites.

―Rheology ―Slurry Production

―Morphology and Microstructure ―Alloy Systems

―Composite Systems ―Process Technologies

―Properties of Processed Materials and Products

―New Method and Novel Process ―Product Applications

―Multiphase Flow and Flow Modeling

―Process Simulation, CAE, DB and KB

―Machine and Tooling ―Quality Management

―Tribology and Surface ―Ecology and Economy

Those who are interested in the 7^th S2P and want to get additional information are very cordially requested to send the enclosed pre-registration form which will help us to adjust the conference to the needs and wishes of the participants. Looking forward to receiving your responses.

With best regards.

Dr. Yasukata Tsutsui

Chairman of the 7^th S2P

7^th S2P Preliminary Program

Sept.24.Sun. Casual Reception and Registration

Sept.25.Mon. Opening Session and Parallel Paper Sessions

Sept.26.Tue. Parallel Paper Sessions and Banquet

Sept.27.Wed. Parallel Paper Sessions and Closing Session

Sept.28.Thu. Technical Visits to Japanese Industries

7^th S2P Organization

Host Organizing Institution

Institute of Mechanical Systems Engineering (IMSE), National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST),

Mushy/Semi-Solid Metal Working Research Committee, The Japan Society for Technology of Plasticity (JSTP)

Honorary President

Dr. M. C. Flemings : Prof. Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Conference Chairman

Dr. Yasukata Tsutsui : Director of Institute of Mechanical

Systems Engineering, AIST

Conference Vice – Chairmen

Prof. Dr. Manabu Kiuchi : KILAMETEC, Teikyo Heisei University

Dr. Kiyoshi Ichikawa : Institute of Mechanical Systems

Engineering, AIST

International Scientific Committee

A. Alexandrou – Worcester Polytechnic Institute, USA

D. Apelian – Worcester Polytechnic Institute, USA

L. Arnberg – Norwegian Institute of Technology, Norway

H. V. Atkinson – Sheffield University, England

J. Boylan – Consultant, USA

S. Brown – Failure Analysis, USA

G. L. Chiarmetta – Stampal S.p.A., Italy

J. Collot – Armings;Cemef, France

J. Dantzig – University of Illinois, USA

R. F. Decker – Thixomat Inc., USA

E. Evangelista – University of Ancona, Italy

M. C. Flemings – Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA

J.P. Gabathuler – Alusuisse-Lonsa, Switzerland

H. Gjestland – Norsk Hydro, Norway

K. Ichikawa – IMSE;AIST, Japan

C. G. Kang – Pusan National University, Korea

D. H. Kirkwood – Sheffield University, England

M. Kiuchi – KILAMETEC, Japan

W. H. Kool – STM., The Netherlands

R. Kopp – Aachen Technical University, Germany

C. Pluchon – Pechiney CRV, France

M. Rosso – Polytechnic of Turin, Italy

M. Suery – INPG, France

K. P. Young – VFORGE-IDRA, USA

Call for Papers and Abstracts for 7^th S2P

Those who are willing to present their papers in the 7^th S2P are requested to send abstracts in 300-400 words to the conference secretary not later than January 10, 2002. The abstracts of papers will be reviewed and selected. The result of reviewing will be informed in February of 2002.

Full paper manuscripts will be reviewed and the accepted papers are allowed to present in the sessions and included in the conference proceedings. Poster sessions as well as oral sessions will be organized. The official language is English.

7^th S2P Registration Fee

The conference fee will be as follows.

\ 60,000 Early registration before July 1, 2002

\ 70,000 Late registration after July 1, 2002

\ 45,000 Speaker

\ 20,000 Student without lunch or proceedings

The conference fee includes the proceedings, lunches, coffees, casual reception, banquet, and farewell party.

7^th S2P Venue

The conference will be held at the Tsukuba International Congress Center (http://www.epochal.or.jp/) , Tsukuba Science City, on September 25th, 26th and 27th, 2002. Tsukuba city is located at 50 kilometer northeast from Tokyo Metropolitan City and 40 kilometer northwest from Narita International Airport. Tsukuba is the Science City developed in past 35 years and 47 national research institutes located in this city. Also, there are many laboratories of enterprises in and around the city. Tsukuba is the most modernized and advanced academic city in Japan.

Hotel Accommodation

Several hotels for the 7^th S2P participants will be blocked in the City of Tsukuba. Hotel charges, locations and addresses will be informed in the second announcement and the 7^th S2P home page. It is requested that reservations be made directly to those hotels.

Important Dates for 7^th S2P

Deadline for receiving abstract

(300 to 400 words in English) January, 10, 2002

Deadline for receiving conference manuscript

(English,Camera-ready form,A4,6pages) June, 10, 2002

Early registration July, 1, 2002

Registration September, 24, 2002

Conference Sessions September, 25－27, 2002

Technical Visit September, 28, 2002

Preliminary Registration

Those who are interested in the 7^th S2P are requested to make preliminary registration by using the attached form, in order to ensure smooth transmission of the necessary information and the second circular letter. Please send this form via airmail, facsimile or e－mail to the following address. .

Facsimile : +81－3－5730－3136

e－mail : s2p7@jstp.or.jp

URL : http://www.s2p7.jstp.or.jp/

Further information concerning the 7^th S2P will be informed in the second announcement that will be delivered in spring of 2002.

Conference Secretary

If you need any further information, please feel free in asking following conference secretary. Questions via e－mail are favorable for the quickly reply.