Processing of Ultra-High Strength Composite Materials via Non-Traditional Methods

Abstract

Abstract

For the past few decades, Metal Matrix Composite has encountered an extensive improvement. Composite processing is an objective because of its ultra-high strength structural materials. Aluminum Metal Matrix composite introduced ultra-high strength and high performance if compared with conventional metals and alloys. Direct Metal Oxidations (DIMOX) along with Semi-Solid process (Rheocasting and Thixocasting) are introduced to control structural micro constituents. There is a limited understanding about DIMOX including its processes parameters (Temperature, Holding Time, and Alloying Elements). The control of micro structure components into a hybrid composite processing is a goal with a new emerging technique and economic aspect. In addition, the effect of boron addition, via the addition of boric acid or borax, is also introduced.