Functionally graded metal matrix composite sheet

Details Functionally graded metal matrix composite sheet Functionally graded metal matrix composite sheet

2007-04-11

2010-12-07

McNeil, Jennifer C (Department: 1784)

Stock material or miscellaneous articles

All metal or with adjacent metals

Having metal particles

C428S472000, C428S457000, C428S702000, C428S704000, C428S690000, C428S610000, C428S547000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07846554

ABSTRACT:
The present invention discloses a method of making a functionally graded metal matrix composite (MMC) sheet having a central layer of particulate matter. The method includes providing a molten metal containing particulate matter to a pair of advancing casting surfaces. Solidifying the molten metal while advancing the molten metal between the advancing casting surfaces to form a product comprising a first solid outer layer, a second solid outer layer, and a semi-solid central layer having a higher concentration of particulate matter than either of the outer layers. Solidifying the central layer to form a solid metal product comprised of an inner layer sandwiched between the outer layers and withdrawing the metal product from between the casting surfaces. The method yields an MMC having a central layer enriched with particulate matter and sandwiched between metallic outer layers. The product combines the easy mechanical working characteristics and the appearance of the metallic outer layers with the enhanced properties provided by the central MMC layer.

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