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Particulate composite fabrication is possible using either solid-solid or solid–liquid approaches. The decision on how to manufacture the composite considers the composition, component design, production quantity, material properties, as well as the powder characteristics. The usual goal is full density, but in some applications porosity is retained for lubrication, filtration, insulation, energy absorption, or reduced strength. For example in bearings, frictional heat causes lubricating oil stored in the bearing’s pores to expand to form a lubricating film for reduced wear. Likewise, frangible practice ammunition relies on pores to induce fracture when the bullet strikes a target, thereby avoiding ricochets. However, most applications demand the performance level that comes from full density. Accordingly, fabrication approaches focused on densification are emphasized here.

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German, R.M. (2016). Fabrication. In: Particulate Composites. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-29917-4_7

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