Directional solidification of metal matrix composites

Metal founding – Process – Shaping liquid metal against a forming surface

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1641221, B22D 1914

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ABSTRACT:
A metal matrix composite is formed by contacting a molten matrix alloy with a permeable mass of filler material or preform in the presence of an infiltrating atmosphere. Under these conditions, the molten matrix alloy will spontaneously infiltrate the permeable mass of filler material or preform under normal atmospheric pressures. Once a desired amount of spontaneous infiltration has been achieved, or during the spontaneous infiltration step, the matrix metal which has infiltrated the permeable mass of filler material or preform is directionally solidified. This technique allows the production of spontaneously infiltrated metal matrix composites having improved microstructures and properties.

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