A casting technique in which molten metal is first turned into a semi-solid slurry, typically by vigorous agitation, and this in turn is forced into a mould to form the casting.
Origin
1970s.
Definition of rheocasting in US English:
rheocasting
noun
Metallurgy
A casting technique in which molten metal is first turned into a semi-solid slurry, typically by vigorous agitation, and this in turn is forced into a mould to form the casting.