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Published: 01 December 1998
Fig. 1 The material cost versus performance of various aluminum-matrix composites. DRA, discontinuously reinforced aluminum More
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Published: 01 January 2001
Fig. 1 The material cost versus performance of various aluminum-matrix composites. DRA, discontinuously reinforced aluminum More
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 2A
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 30 November 2018
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v02a.a0006488
EISBN: 978-1-62708-207-5
... infiltration. It reviews the powder metallurgy processing of aluminum MMCs and deformation processing of discontinuously reinforced aluminum composites. The article concludes with a discussion on the processing of fiber-reinforced aluminum. aluminum-matrix composites stir casting deformation...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 6
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 1993
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v06.a0001421
EISBN: 978-1-62708-173-3
... Abstract The effective integration of aluminum metal-matrix composites (Al-MMCs) into useful structures and devices often requires an understanding of the weldability of Al-MMCs that includes a thorough knowledge on the effects of various interactions between matrix and reinforcement...
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Published: 01 December 1998
Fig. 3 Typical microstructure of an aluminum-matrix composite containing 20 vol% SiC. 125× More
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Published: 01 December 2008
Fig. 1 Phase-diagram-restricted metal-matrix composites. (a) Aluminum-silicon alloy. (b) Ductile cast iron More
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Published: 01 December 2008
Fig. 25 Discontinuously reinforced aluminum metal-matrix composites. (a) Multi-inlet SiC p -Al truss node. (b) Gr p -Al composite components for electronic packaging applications More
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 2B
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 15 June 2019
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v02b.a0006551
EISBN: 978-1-62708-210-5
... to their relatively low hardness, which favors large plastic deformation under sliding conditions. This article discusses the classes and mechanisms of wear in aluminum-silicon alloys, aluminum-tin bearing alloys, and aluminum-matrix composites; describes the effect of material-related parameters on wear behavior...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 21
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 2001
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v21.a0003437
EISBN: 978-1-62708-195-5
... specifications for aluminum-matrix composites. mechanical test nondestructive evaluation method metal-matrix composites particle size aluminum-matrix composites quality assurance QUALITY ASSURANCE of metal-matrix composites (MMCs) is similar to that of polymer-matrix composites (PMCs...
Series: ASM Desk Editions
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 1998
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.mhde2.a0003163
EISBN: 978-1-62708-199-3
... Abstract Metal-matrix composites (MMCs) are a class of materials with potential for a wide variety of structural and thermal applications. This article discusses the mechanical properties of MMCs, namely aluminum-matrix composites, titanium-matrix composites, magnesium-matrix composites, copper...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 2A
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 30 November 2018
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v02a.a0006534
EISBN: 978-1-62708-207-5
... Abstract This article describes the direct hot extrusion process and the typical sequence of operations for producing extruded aluminum shapes from soft and medium-grade aluminum alloys, hard alloys, and aluminum-matrix composites. It discusses key process variables, including extrusion speed...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 21
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 2001
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v21.a0003472
EISBN: 978-1-62708-195-5
... Abstract This article focuses on the techniques used in recycling of aluminum metal matrix composites (MMCs) such as discontinuous SiC reinforced aluminum MMCs and continuous reinforced aluminum MMCs. It provides a discussion on the properties of recycled aluminum MMCs and disposal of aluminum...
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Published: 01 January 1997
Fig. 10 Effect of fiber orientation on the creep strength of two metal-matrix composites reinforced with boron/SiC fiber. Titanium-matrix composite has matrix of Ti-6Al-4V; test temperature 425 °C (800 °F). Aluminum-matrix composite has matrix of 6061 aluminum; test temperature 300 °C (575 °F More
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 2
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 1990
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v02.a0001101
EISBN: 978-1-62708-162-7
... an overview of the status of MMCs, and provides information on physical and mechanical properties, processing methods, distinctive features, and various types of continuously and discontinuously reinforced aluminum, magnesium, titanium, copper, superalloy, and intermetallic-matrix composites. It further...
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Published: 01 December 2004
Fig. 32 Motor cycle sprocket die cast using a SiC particulate-reinforced aluminum-matrix composite. Courtesy of Alcan, Inc. More
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Published: 01 December 2004
Fig. 17 Examples of SEM studies on materials microstructures. (a) Fracture surface of a ceramic-fiber-strengthened aluminum-matrix composite. From the measured distribution of relative heights of fiber fractures and known strength distribution along the fibers, the fracture probability More
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Published: 01 January 1997
Fig. 13 Effect of bond time and temperature on the longitudinal strength of boron-fiber/aluminum-matrix composites. Fiber content, 3.3 vol%; bonding pressure, 345 MPa (50 ksi). Source: Ref 12 More
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 14A
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 2005
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v14a.a0004002
EISBN: 978-1-62708-185-6
... Abstract Discontinuously reinforced aluminum (DRA) alloy metal-matrix composites (MMCs) represent an advanced aluminum materials concept whereby ceramic particles, or whiskers, are added to aluminum-base alloys through the use of either ingot-melting or casting and/or powder-metallurgy (P/M...
Book: Casting
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 15
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 2008
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v15.a0005339
EISBN: 978-1-62708-187-0
... matrix. Such a microstructure may be called an in situ composite. Another example of an in situ composite commonly produced by foundries is ductile cast iron ( Fig. 1 ), in which graphite nodules are dispersed in a ferrite matrix. A limitation of composites such as the aluminum-silicon eutectic alloy...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 21
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 2001
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v21.a0003490
EISBN: 978-1-62708-195-5
... seen. Increasing emphasis on lower-cost composite systems was driven by the interest of the automotive industry in cost-effective performance. Aluminum-matrix composites employing ceramic-particle reinforcement and amenable to inexpensive net shape processes such as casting and extrusion have led...