Abstract:
The present invention relates to the formation of bodies having graded properties. Particularly, the invention provides a method for forming a metal matrix composite body having graded properties. The graded properties are achieved by, for example, locating differing amounts of filler material in different portions of a formed body and/or locating different compositions of filler material in different portions of a formed body and/or locating different sizes of filler materials in different portions of a formed body. In addition, the invention provides for the formation of macrocomposite bodies wherein, for example, an excess of matrix metal can be integrally bonded or attached to a graded metal matrix composite portion of a macrocomposite body.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to the formation of bodies having graded properties. Particularly, the invention provides a method for forming a metal matrix composite body having graded properties. The graded properties are achieved by, for example, locating differing amounts of filler material in different portions of a formed body and/or locating different compositions of filler material in different portions of a formed body and/or locating different sizes of filler materials in different portions of a formed body. In addition, the invention provides for the formation of macrocomposite bodies wherein, for example, an excess of matrix metal can be integrally bonded or attached to a graded metal matrix composite portion of a macrocomposite body.
Abstract:
Formation de corps ayant des propriétés graduelles, en particulier procédé de formage d'un corps composite à matrice métallique ayant des propriétés graduelles. Lesdites propriétés graduelles sont obtenues, par exemple, en plaçant différentes quantités de matériau de remplissage dans différentes parties d'un corps formé et/ou en plaçant différentes compositions de matériau de remplissage dans différentes parties d'un corps formé et/ou en plaçant des matériaux de remplissage de différentes tailles dans différentes parties d'un corps formé. La présente invention concerne en outre la formation de corps macrocomposites dans lesquels, par exemple, un surplus de métal de matrice peut être intégralement fixé ou attaché à une partie composite à matrice métallique et à propriétés graduelles d'un corps macrocomposite.