Table 3 Manufacturing implications.

From: Machine learning-driven nonlinear analysis of inclusion effects in aluminium alloys

Inclusion size Range

Recommended action

Expected strength improvement

0–5 μm

Ultra-filtration during casting28

+ 20 MPa

5–10 μm

Improve degassing processes

+ 10 MPa

> 10 μm

Reject batch (AS9100 aerospace standard)

N/A (unrecoverable loss)