Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a process for fabricating ceramic-metal composites having continuous ceramic and metal phases. The process includes the steps of contacting a porous ceramic matrix material with a molten metal whereby capillary action pulls the metal into the ceramic matrix to substantially fill the void space. The present invention also provides a ceramic-metal composite having continuous metal and ceramic phases.
Abstract:
A method for fabricating ceramic-metal composites having continuous ceramic and metallic phases. In one embodiment, the metal phase includes copper metal. The method can include the steps of contacting a porous ceramic matrix material with molten metal whereby capillary action pulls the metal into the ceramic matrix to substantially fill the open void space. The present invention also provides a ceramic-metal composite having continuous metal and ceramic phases.
Abstract:
A process for fabricating ceramic-metal composites having ceramic and metal phases wherein the ceramic to metal ratio changes within the ceramic. The process includes the steps of contacting a porous ceramic matrix material with a molten metal whereby capillary action pulls the metal into the ceramic matrix to substantially fill the void space. The ceramic matrix has a porosity gradient wherein the infiltrated composite has a varying ratio of ceramic to metal.
Abstract:
Die vorliegende Anmeldung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Motorbauteils, insbesondere eines Kolbens für einen Verbrennungsmotor, bei dem eine Aluminiumlegierung im Druckgussverfahren abgegossen wird. Dabei weist die Aluminiumlegierung die folgenden Legierungselemente auf: Silizium: 11 Gew.-% bis 14,5 Gew.-%, Nickel: 1,7 Gew.-% bis 3,5 Gew.-%, Kupfer: 3,7 Gew.-% bis 5,2 Gew.-%, Magnesium: 1,6 Gew.-% bis 3,5 Gew.-%, Eisen: 0,6 Gew.-% bis 1,5 Gew.-%, Mangan: 0,2 Gew.-% bis 0,4 Gew.-%, Zirkonium: 0,04 Gew.-% bis 0,1 Gew.-%, Vanadium: 0,04 Gew.-% bis 0,1 Gew.-%, wobei die Aluminiumlegierung im Übrigen Aluminium und nicht zu vermeidende Verunreinigungen aufweist.
Abstract:
A metal-infiltrated ceramic for use in tribological applications, such as in mechanical face seals, bearings and other sliding or rubbing components, which provides excellent durability and wear characteristics. The metal-infiltrated ceramic is useful in both the "harder" and "softer" one of two relatively sliding members which is in, or may come into, contact with each other during the motion of one of the members relative to the other. The material is a porous ceramic which has been infiltrated with a metal.
Abstract:
The present application relates to a method for the production of an engine component, in particular a piston for an internal combustion engine, in which an aluminum alloy is cast in a diecasting process. The aluminum alloy comprises the following alloy elements: silicon: 11 to 14.5 % by weight, nickel: 1.7 to 3.5 % by weight, copper: 3.7 to 5.2 % by weight, magnesium: 1.6 to 3.5 % by weight, iron: 0.6 to 1.5 % by weight, manganese: 0.2 to 0.4 % by weight, zirconium: 0.04 to 0.1 % by weight, vanadium: 0.04 to 0.1 % by weight, the aluminum alloy otherwise comprising aluminum and unavoidable contaminants.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a process for fabricating ceramic-metal composites having continuous ceramic and metal phases. The process includes the steps of contacting a porous ceramic matrix material with a molten metal whereby capillary action pulls the metal into the ceramic matrix to substantially fill the void space. The present invention also provides a ceramic-metal composite having continuous metal and ceramic phases.
Abstract:
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Brennkraftmaschine, insbesondere Ottomotor, mit Einlaßventilen (20) und mit einer Einspritzvorrichtung (40) für Kraftstoff (42), welche derart angeordnet und ausgebildet ist, daß diese den Kraftstoff (42) direkt in einen Brennraum (16) von Arbeitszylindern (14) der Brennkraftmaschine einspritzt. Hierbei weisen die Einlaßventile (20) wenigstens im Bereich einer Kehlung (68) derselben eine Oberfläche auf, welche derart ausgebildet ist, daß sie einer Verkokung entgegen wirkt.
Abstract:
A process for sealing a ceramic filter by infiltrating a metal into an end of the filter (210). The process includes the steps of contacting the end of a porous ceramic filter with a molten metal (380), whereby the metal enters into the ceramic matrix to substantially fill the void space. The ceramic filter is cooled to form a filter having an infiltrated composite portion (370). The present invention also provides a filter having an infiltrated metal seal (490). Methods for joining infiltrated ends are also provided.
Abstract:
Methods are provided for coating a zirconia film that can reduce or prevent the occurrence of thermal fatigue cracks of a cylinder head of a diesel engine. The invention also relates to spray coat application of a zirconia composition onto an aluminium surface or part of a motor vehicle. Preferred methods of the invention include spray coating to form a zirconia film wherein the phase of the thin zirconia film is preferably formed in a tetragonal phase with semi-stability, and the morphological change of the coating layer into a monoclinic phase can result in absorption of crack stress, i.e. crack energy, which can lead to increased resistance in preventing crack propagation.