Publications

Papers published  in peer reviewed scientific journals

• Tougas, B., Blais, C.; Ultrasound-Assisted Drilling of Copper and Prealloyed PM Steels, Journal of Materials Processing Technology, Submitted August 2015
• Bois-Brochu, A., Blais, C., Franck-Armel Tchitembo-Goma, Larouche, D., Boselli, J., Brochu, M.; Characterization of Al-Li 2099 extrusions and the influence of fiber texture on the anisotropy of static mechanical properties, Materials Science and Engineering : A, 597 (2014) 62-69.
• Giguère, N., Blais, C.,; On the optimization of compressibility and hardenability of sinter hardenable PM steels, Metallurgical Transactions A, Volume 44, number 10, pages 4774-4788, 2013.
• Tougas, B., Blais, C., Chagnon, F., Pelletier, S., ; Characterization of Nickel Diffusion and its Effect on the Microstructure of Nickel PM Steels, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, Volume 44, Issue 2, February 2013, pp. 754-765.
• Tougas, B.,l Blais, C., Chagnon, F.,Pelletier, S. ; Effects of Additions of Nickel Nanoparticles on Sintering Response of PM Hybrid Low Alloy Steels, Powder Metallurgy, Maney, Volume 56, Issue 1, February 2013, pp. 46-54.
• Levasseur D., Yue S., Brochu M.; Pressureless Sintering of Cold Sprayed Inconel 718 Deposits, Journal of Material Science and Engineering A., vol. 556, pp. 343-350, 2012.
• Tougas, B., Blais, C., Larouche, M., Chagnon, F., Pellletier, S.; Characterization of the Formation of Nickel-Rich Areas in PM Steels and Their Effect on Mechanical Properties, International Journal of Powder Metallurgy, Volume 48, Issue 6, November/December 2012, pp. 7-18.
• Tougas, B., Blais, C., Chagnon, F., Pelletier, S.; Strain Induced Martensite Formation in PM Nickel Steels, Powder Metallurgy, Maney, Volume 55, Issue 5, December 2012, pp. 348-353.
  Levasseur D., Yue S., Brochu M.; Pressureless Sintering of Cold Sprayed Inconel 718 Deposits, Journal of Material Science and Engineering A., vol. 556, pp 343-350, 2012.
• Chiesa, F, Duchesne, B., Morin, G.; Baril, J.; Comparing Low Pressure and Gravity Permanent Mold casting of Magnesium AZ91E, Transactions of the American Foundry Society, Vol. 118, paper 11-002 (15 p), 2011.
• Giguère, N., Blais, C.; Optimization of compressibility and hardenability by admixing andalloying, International Journal of Powder Metallurgy, Vol. 46, Issue 1, pp 17-28, 2010.
• Chiesa, F, Duchesne, B., Lanicot, F.; Liquid Metal Filling of Multi Cavity Vertically Parted Molds, Transactions of the American Foundry Society, Vol. 115, paper 08-096 (15 p), 2008.
• Chiesa, F, Duchesne, B., Jacob, S.; Influence of Aging Time on the Tensile Properties of AZ91E Alloy – Definition of a Quality Index, Transactions of the American Foundry Society, Vol. 115, paper 08-095 (10p), 2008.
• Giguère, N., Amira, S., Tremblay, R., Loong, C.A., Dubé, D.; Determination of Thixocasting Temperatures of AZ91D and Other Mg Alloys Using a Quenching Method, Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly, Vol. 47, No 2, pp 163-172, 2008.

Conference publications

• Levasseur, D., Tremblay, M., Giguère, N., Breton, F., The effect of natural aging and part quench temperature on T5 mechanical properties of AlSi7Mg0.2 and AlSi10Mg0.5 HPVDC alloys, Proceedings of Die Casting Congress & Tabletop 2016, North American Die Casting Association, Columbus, OH, September 2016.
• Chiesa, F., Morin, G., Duchesne, B., Baril, J.; Comparing Tensile Properties of AZ91E Mg Sheets and StandardRound Specimens in as-Cast, T4, T6 and Underaged Conditions, International Journal of Metalcasting,, Vol 9, Issue 3, pp. 37-42, 2015.
• Chiesa, F., Levasseur, D., Morin, G., Duchesne, B.; Influence of Inclusions on the Tensile Properties inside a LPPM A356 Casting, Transactions of the American Foundry Society, Vol 22, paper 15-002 (8p), 2015.
• Chiesa, F., Levasseur, D; Marin, G, Duchesne, B.; Effect of Inclusions on the Tensile Properties of Pressure Die-Cast Tests bars in Aluminium 360, Proceedings of the America’s Conference on Al Alloys”, paper # 9712, Toronto, Aug. 23-26, 2015.
• Chiesa, F., Levasseur, D., Duchesne, B.; Casting Unconventional Aluminum Alloys by the LPPM Process, Proceedings of the Aluminium 2000, Casting Session, Florence, May 12-14 2015.
• Bernard Tougas, Mathieu Bitterlin, Mohammad Jahazi ; Thermomechanical Processing of Nickel Aluminide Intermetallics, Proceedings of TMS 2015, The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society, Orlando, Fl, 2015.
• Morin, G, Marin, G, Comtois-Parr, M., Forget, L, Carignan, J.; Control of alpha case on investment cast Ti6Al4V using an industrial shelling system, Proceeding of the 13th World Conference on Titanium, San Diego, United States, 2015.
• Bois-Brochu, A., Parr M.C., Morin G., Carignan, J., Marin, G.; Evaluation of Alpha Case on Ti-6Al 4V, Castings Using Various Techniques, Proceedings of Ti-2015, San Diego, USA, 2015.
• Levasseur D., Morin G., Breton F., Casting ASTM B108 Tensile Test Bars with Improved Repeatability, AFS Proceedings, 2015.
• Chiesa, F., Levasseur, D., Tougas, B., Duchesne, B.; Experience in the Direct Pour Casting of an Aluminum A356 Blade, Transactions of the American Foundry Society, Vol. 21, paper 14-03 (7p), 2014.
• Chiesa F., Giguère N., Levasseur D., Duchesne B.; Experience in the direct pour casting of an Aluminum A356 Blade, Transactions of the American Foundry Society, Vol. 122, pp.37-43, 2014.
• Levasseur D., Ouellet T., Carignan J., Chiesa F.; Thermal Fatigue Testing of H13 Tool Steel and Thermal Spray Coatings in Permanent Mold for Aluminum Casting, Proceedings of the Light Metals Symposium, CIMM Publications, Vancouver, Sept. 28 to Oct. 1, 2014.
• Chiesa F., Duchesne B., Levasseur D.; Metallurgical Properties of Large Aluminium AlSi7Mg03 (A356) Sand Castings, Proceedings of the Light Metals Symposium, CIMM Publications, Vancouver, Sept. 28 to Oct. 1, 2014.
• Chiesa, F., Levasseur, D.; Optimization of a tilt poured permanent mold casting via Solidification Modeling, Proceedings of the Light Metals Production, Processing and Applications, paper #8574, CIMM Publications, Vancouver , Sept 28-Oct 1, 2014.
• Chiesa, F., Levasseur, D.; Metallurgical Properties of Large Aluminium AlSi7Mg03 (A356) Sand Castings, Proceedings of the Light Metals Production, Processing and Applications, paper #8283, CIMM Publications, Vancouver, Sept 28-Oct 1, 2014.
• Bergeron, S., Monette, G., Thibault, C., Giguère, N.; Evaluation of porosity levels on castings produced by a new concept of inclined injection system for aluminum die casting, PART II, Proceedings of Die Casting Congress & Tabletop 2014, North American Die Casting Association, Milwaukee, WI, September 2014.
• Tougas, B., Blais, C.; Ultrasound Assisted Drilling of Iron-Copper and Sinter-Hardenable PM Steels, Proceedings of PowderMet2014, MPIF, Orlando, Fl, 2014.
• Chiesa, F., Morin, G., Tougas, B., Corriveau, JF., ; Overcasting Steel Rods and Copper Tubes in Low Pressure Permanent Mold, Transactions of the American Foundry Society, Vol. 120, paper 13-1186 (9p), 2013.
• Bergeron, S., Monette, G., Thibault, C., Giguère, N., Pineau, F., Bouchard, D.; Evaluation of porosity levels on castings produced by a new concept of inclined injection system for aluminum die casting, Proceedings of Die Casting Congress & Tabletop 2013, North American Die Casting Association, Louisville, Kentucky, USA, September 2013.
• Chiesa, F., Grenier, J., Giguère, N., Lanicot, F.; Mechanical Strength at the Interface of a Steel Insert Embedded in an Aluminium Permanent Mold ”, Proceedings of the Light Metals for Transportation Symposium, CIMM Publications, Montreal, Oct 2-6, 2013.
• Chiesa, F., Giguère, N., Tougas, B.; Practical Use of Fluid Flow and Solidification Modeling in the Shape Casting of Light Metals, Proceedings of the Light Metals for Transportation Symposium, CIMM Publications, Montreal, Oct 2-6, 2013.
• Chiesa, F., Giguère, N.; Casting a Very Unconventional Aluminum Alloy in Low Pressure Permanent Mold (LPPM), INALCO conference, Montreal, Oct 21-22, 2013.
• Tougas, B., Chiesa, F.; Influence of Nickel Addition on Cast Microstructure of Niobium RichTitanium Aluminide, Proceedings of MS&T13, Materials Science & Technology, Montréal, Canada, 2013.
• Bois-Brochu, A., Comtois-Parr, M., Morin, G., Carignan, J., Marin, G.; Alpha Case Thickness : A comparative Study of evaluation technique and the relation between them, Proceedings of MS&T13, Materials Science and Technology, Montreal, Canada, 2013.
• Tougas B., Blais, C.; Effect of Strain Rate on the Transformation of Retained Austenite into Martensite in PM Nickel Steels, Proceedings of PowderMet 2013, MPIF, Chicago, IL.
• Chiesa, F., Levasseur, D., Baril, J.; Comparing the SEED Semi-Solid Process to Low Pressure Permanent Mould in the Production of 4 mm thick Aluminum A356 Covers, Proceedings of the 6th International Light Metal Technology Conference 2013, Materials Science Forum, UK, Vol. 765, pp. 112-116.
• Tougas, B., Blais, C.; Effect of Strain Rate on the Transformation of Retained Austenite into Martensite in PM Nickel Steels, Proceedings of PowderMet 2013, MPIF, Chicago, IL.
• Chiesa, F., Levasseur, D., Baril, J.; Comparing the SEED Semi-Solid Process to Low Pressure Permanent Mould in the Production of 4 mm thick Aluminum A356 Covers, Proceedings of the 6th International Light Metal Technology Conference 2013, Materials Science Forum, sept, UK, Vol. 765, pp. 112-116.
• Chiesa, F, Duchesne, B., Morin, G.; Baril, J.; Hot Tearing in Magnesium AZ91E Bell Housings Produced by the Low Pressure Permanent Mold Casting, Transactions of the American Foundry Society, Vol. 119, paper 12-022 (15 p), 2012.
• Tougas, B., Blais, C., Larouche, M., Chagnon, F., Pelletier, S.; Characterization of the Formation of Nickel Rich Areas in PM Nickel Steels and Their Effect on Mechanical Properties, Proceedings of PowderMet 2012, MPIF, Nashville, TN.
• Bois-Brochu, A., and Al.; Effects of Deformation Texture Intensities and Precipitates on the Anisotropy of Mechanical Properties of Al-Li Alloy 2099 T83 Extrusions in 13th International Conference on Aluminum Alloys (ICAA13), June 3rd, 2012 – June 7th, 2012. Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
• Tougas, B., Chiesa, F., Comtois_Parr, M, Forget, L., Marin, G.; Influence of Mold Coating on the Metallurgical Quality of Titanium Cast into Graphite Ingot Molds, Proceedings of the Light Metals Symposium, CIMM Publications, Montreal, Oct 2-6, 2011.
• Levasseur D., Brochu M.; Interparticle Liquid Film Formation During Spark Plasma Sintering of Inconel 718 Superalloy, International Conference on Processing and Manufacturing of Advanced Materials, THERMEC 2011, Quebec City, 2011.
• Chiesa F, Duchesne, B., Giguère N., Baril, J.; Measuring Mold Cavity Filling Time in Low Pressure Permanent Mold Casting of Aluminum Parts, Transactions of the American Foundry Society, Vol. 118, paper 11-003 (15 p), 2011.
• Levasseur D., Larouche D.; Tensile Creep Testing of a Binary Al-Cu Alloy in the Semi-Solid State with a DMA, Journal of Material Science and Engineering A, vol. 528, 13-14, pp. 4413-4421, 2011.
• Giguère,N., Chiesa,F., Blackburn,J.F.; Experience in the Heat Treatment of Die Cast Brackets, Proceedings of the Light Metals Symposium, CIMM Publications, Montreal, Oct 2-6, 2011.
• Chiesa, F., Duchesne, B., Giguère, N., Baril, J.; Predicting Misruns in the LPPM Casting of Light Metal Parts (Aluminium and Magnesium), Proceedings of the Light Metals Symposium, CIMM Publications, Montreal, Oct 2-6, 2011.
• Chiesa, F., Giguère, N., Duchesne, B.; Distribution of the Quality Index in AlSiMg Castings produced by Different Processes; Reality vs Predictions, Proceedings of the 5th Light Metal Technology Conference, Luneburg (D). ,July 19-22, 2011, in Materials Science Forum Vol. 690, Light Metals Technology V. p 238-241.
• Chiesa, F.; Achieving Quality via Fluid Flow and Solidification Modeling in the Shape Casting of Light Metals (Al, Mg. Ti), Proceedings of Roderick Guthrie Honorary Symposium, Mc Gill Metals Processing Center Editorial and Business Office, p 182-187, Château Vaudreuil, Oct 6-9, 2011.
• Giguère, N., Blais, C.; Modeling of the influence of admixing and prealloying on the optimization of compressibility and sinter-hardenability of steel powders, 7th International Conference Thermec’2011, 1 au 5 août 2011, Québec.
• Bois-Brochu, A., and Al.; Al-Li alloy 2099-T83 extrusions : Static Mechanical Properties, Microstructure and Texture, in 7th International Conference on Processing and Manufacturing of Advanced Materials, THERMEC’2011, August 1, 2011 – August 5, 2011. Quebec City, QC, Canada: Trans Tech Publications.
• Levasseur D., Brochu M.; Interparticle liquid film formation During Spark Plasma Sintering of Inconel 718 Superalloy, International Conference on Processing and Manufacturing of Advanced Materials, THERMEC 2011, Quebec City, 2011.
• Chiesa, F, Duchesne, B., Morin, G.; Baril, J.; Comparing Low Pressure and Gravity Permanent Mold casting of Magnesium AZ91E, Transactions of the American Foundry Society, Vol. 118, paper 11-002 (15 p), 2011.
• Chiesa, F, Duchesne, B., Giguère N., Baril, J.; Measuring Mold Cavity Filling Time in Low Pressure Permanent Mold Casting of Aluminum Parts, Transactions of the American Foundry Society, Vol. 118, paper 11-003 (15 p), 2011.
• Giguère, N., Blais, C.; Optimization of compressibility and hardenability by admixing and alloying, International Journal of Powder Metallurgy, Volume 46, Issue 1, pp 17-28, 2010.
• Chiesa, F., Duchesne, B., Giguère, N., Baril, J.; The Advantage of Low Pressure Casting when Producing Thin Light Metal Parts, Proceedings of the Light Metals Symposium, CIMM Publications p 71-82, Vancouver, Oct 2-6, 2010.
• Giguère, N., Blais, C.; Modeling of the influence of admixing and prealloying on the optimization of compressibility and hardenability of sinter-hardenable steel powders, Proceedings of the PM2010 Powder Metallurgy World Congress, 10th – 14th October 2010, Florence, Italy, European Powder Metallurgy Association, 8 pages, 2010.
• Levasseur D., Brochu M.; Modification of Sintering Conditions through Spark Plasma Sintering to Minimize Prior Particle Boundary Carbides Formation in Inconel 718, International Conference on Powder Metallurgy & Particulate Materials, MPIF 2010, Hollywood FL, 2010.
• Chiesa,F., Duchesne, B., Morin, G., Baril, J. ; Comparing low pressure permanent mold casting of aluminium A356 and Magnesium AZ91E, Transactions of the American Foundry Society, Vol.116, paper 09-028 (15p), 2009
• Duchesne,B., Chiesa,F., Baril, J. ;Experience in casting Magnesium AE44 in sand and permanent mold, Transactions of the American Foundry Society, Vol.116, paper 09-029, 2009
• Giguère, N., Blais, C.; Influence of admixing and prealloying on the optimization of compressibility and hardenability of sinter-hardenable steel powders, Proceedings of The International Conference on Powder Metallurgy, Powdermet 09, June 28th to 30th, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 2009.
• Duchesne B., Bergeron R., Chiesa F., Morin G.; Comparing magnesium AZ91E automotive bell housings cast in sand and low pressure permanent mold, Proceedings of the 16th Magnesium Automotive and end User Seminar, September 18-19 , Aalen (Germany), 10 p. , 2008.
• Chiesa, F, Duchesne, B., Lanicot, F.; Liquid Metal Filling of Multi Cavity Vertically Parted Molds Transactions of the American Foundry Society, Vol. 115, paper 08-096 (15 p), 2008.
• Chiesa, F, Duchesne, B., Jacob, S.; Influence of Aging Time on the Tensile Properties of AZ91E Alloy – Definition of a Quality Index, Transactions of the American Foundry Society, Vol. 115, paper 08-095 (10p), 2008.
• Giguère, N., Amira, S., Tremblay, R., Loong, C.A., Dubé, D.; Determination of Thixocasting Temperatures of AZ91D and Other Mg Alloys Using a Quenching Method, Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly, Vol 47, No 2, pp 163-172, 2008
• Duchesne B., Bergeron R., Chiesa F., Morin G.; Comparing sand casting of magnesium AE44 and AZ91 to aluminium AlSi7Mg, Proceedings of the 15th Magnesium Automotive and end User Seminar, September 27-28 , Aalen (Germany), 15 p. , 2007.
• Chiesa, F., Duchesne, B., Morin G.; Influence of Artificial Cooling and pressure application on the metallurgical quality in the LPPM Casting of Aluminium Al Si7 Mg03 (A356), COM, Light Metals in Transport Applications, pp.27-42., Toronto, August 25-30, 2007.
• Chiesa, F, Duchesne, B, Morin G.; Experience in the Permanent Mold Casting of a Housing Aluminum A356 versus Magnesium AZ91E, Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Light Metals Technology, pp.63-68, September 2007.
• Baril J., Chiesa, F, Duchesne, B.; Conversion of a Machined Aluminium 6061 Housing to a Magnesium AZ91E Sand Casting, Transactions of the American Foundry Society, Vol. 114, paper 07-007 (14 p), 2007.

Magazine entries

• Corbin, S., Lafrenière, L., GMAW and SAW process optimization to resolve the porosity and cracking problems of duplex stainless steel 2507, The CWA Journal, December 2016, publication to come.
• Ouellet, T., Lafrenière, L., GMAW process use to increase the welding productivity of titanium, The CWA Journal, February 2016, Issue 13, pages 21-29.
  Ouellet, T., Lafrenière, L., Développement et optimisation des procédés de soudage GTAW et PAW pour le soudage et la réparation de l’alliage de zirconium 702, The CWA Journal, Avril 2015, Volume 8 number 2, pages 90-95.
• Ouellet, T., Lafrenière, L., GTAW and PAW process development and optimization for welding and repairs of zirconium alloy 702, The CWA Journal, December 2014, Volume 6 number 6, pages 26-31.
• Chiesa, F., Giguère, N., Levasseur, D, Duchesne, B.; Direct Pour Vs Traditional Gating, Foundry Planet, China Foundry Association, www.foundry-planet.com, Dec. 2014, pp. 46-50.
• Ouellet, T., Lafrenière, L., Optimisation des procédés GMAW et SAW pour résoudre les problèmes de porosités et de fissuration de l’acier duplex 2507, Le Journal de l’ISQ, automne 2014, Volume 16 numéro 3, pages 8-17.
• Chiesa, F., Giguère, N., Levasseur, D, Duchesne, B.; Direct Pour Vs Traditional Gating, Modern Casting, August 2014, pp 38-45.
• Ouellet, T., Lafrenière, L., Utilisation du procédé GMAW dans le but d’augmenter la productivité pour le soudage du titane, Le Journal de l’ISQ, printemps 2014, Volume 16 numéro 1, pages 25-35.
• Chiesa F., Levasseur, D, Tougas, B., Duchesne B.;Low Pressure Permanent Mold Overcasting Optimizes Part Characteristics”, Modern Casting, February 2014, pp 48-55.
• Chiesa, F., Morin, G., Tougas, B., Corriveau, J.-F., Low pressure permanent mold overcasting optimizes par characteristics, Modern casting pp. 48-55, Feb 2014.
• Ouellet, T., Lafrenière, L., Optimisation des procédés de soudage GTAW, GMAW et PAW pour la réparation de certains alliages de nickel, Le Journal de l’ISQ, printemps 2013, Volume 15 numéro 1, pages 4-10.
• Ouellet T., Lafrenière, L.; Développement et optimisation des procédés de soudage GTAW et PAW pour le soudage et la réparation de l’alliage de zirconium 702, Le Journal de l’ISQ, Vol. 15 numéro 3, pages 4 à 10, Octobre 2013.
• Ouellet T., Lafrenière L.; Welding optimization of Nickel alloys CZ100, M35 & CW6M using GTAW, GMAW and PAW, CWA Journal, pages 22 à 29, Automne 2012.
• Chiesa, F., Duchesne, B., Giguère N., Baril, J.; Measuring Mold Cavity Filling Time in Low Pressure Permanent Mold Casting of Aluminum Parts, Giessereiforschung, International Foundry Research, Official Journal of the World Foundry Organization, pp. 2-8, 2/2012
• Ouellet T., Lafrenière L.; Optimisation des procédés de soudage GTAW, GMAW et PAW pour la réparation de certains alliages de Nickel, Le Journal de l’ISQ, Vol. 15 numéro 1, pages 4 à 10, Février 2012.
• Chiesa F., Duchesne B., Baril J.; Comparaison entre moulage sable et coquille basse pression de carters d’embrayage en alliage de magnésium AZ91E, Hommes et Fonderie, pp. 8-18; Nov. 2009
• Chiesa F., Duchesne B,. Lanicot F.; Remplissage de moules multi-empreintes à plan de joint vertical, Hommes et Fonderie, pp.9-17; Octobre 2009
• Chiesa F.; Basse pression sur l’aluminium, Découvrir, Vol 30, p.24, Septembre-octobre 2009
• Chiesa F., Baril J., Dubé P.; Lights, camera, Castings, Engineered Casting Solutions , March -April 2009, pp.24-26
• Chiesa F., Baril J., Morin G.; Conversion on the Radar, Engineered Casting Solutions , May-June 2008, pp.34-37
• Duchesne B., Chiesa F., Morin G.; Moulage au sable d’alliages de magnésium AE44 et AZ91E, Hommes et Fonderie, pp. 9-17; Janvier 2008
• Chiesa F., Duchesne B., Morin G.; Basic Differences in the Permanent Mould Casting of Magnesium as Compared to Aluminium, Hommes et Fonderie, pp. 13-25; Juin-Juillet 2007
• Chiesa F., Duchesne B., Morin G., Baril J.; Moulage en sable de pièces minces en magnésium, Fonderie Fondeur d’aujourd’hui, pp. 17-22, Août-Septembre 2007
• Bournival, G., Chiesa F., Duchesne B., Morin G.; Developing Coatings for Mg, Modern Casting, February 2007, pp.47-50