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Fabrication Processes for Composites

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Introduction to Metal Matrix Composites

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Many processes have been developed for the fabrication of metal matrix composites from constituent materials. These fabrication processes are classified into four categories: solid state fabrication technique, liquid state fabrication technique, gas state fabrication technique and in situ processing. Recent developments in the major processes are introduced and their characteristic features are described. Common phenomena of these processes are discussed in fundamental terms to obtain a systematic understanding of fabrication processes. Each fabrication process is then discussed from the viewpoint of energy consumption. The most important aspect of composite fabrication is making interfaces with good bonding between the matrix metal and the reinforcements, without degradation by chemical reaction. Usually, the reinforcement/matrix interface is formed by conversion from mechanical energy to interface energy. These important points are discussed in more detail in this chapter.

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Nishida, Y. (2013). Fabrication Processes for Composites. In: Introduction to Metal Matrix Composites. Springer, Tokyo. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-54237-7_2

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