A review on constituents, applications and processing methods of metal matrix composites

S B Angadi 1, Madeva Nagaral 2, *, Nagaraj Namdev 3, Subbaraya Mohan Kumar 4 and Zeeshan Ali 5

1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, KLE Dr. M. S. Sheshgiri College of Engineering and Technology, Belagavi-590008, Karnataka, India.
2 Aircraft Research and Design Centre, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Bangalore-560037, Karnataka, India.
3 Department of Mechanical Engineering, APS Polytechnic, Bangalore-560082, Karnataka, India.
4 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jyothy Institute of Technology, Bangalore -560082, Karnataka, India.
5 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Navodaya Institute of Technology, Raichur, Karnataka, 584103, India.
 
Review
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 11(01), 2304–2314.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2024.11.1.0329
Publication history: 
Received on 11 January 2024; revised on 18 February 2024; accepted on 21 February 2024
 
Abstract: 
Metal matrix composites (MMCs) exhibit superior mechanical and wear resistant properties, allowing them to be deployed in a variety of manufacturing applications, including structural, automotive, aerospace domains etc. Aluminium as the matrix material has numerous applications due to its high strength-to-weight ratio. The inclusion of hard ceramic particles in aluminium alloys increases overall strength and wear-resistance. It is important to know about different constituents of composite materials. In the present review paper an attempt has been made to highlight important constituents of metal matrix composites and their applications. Also, this review paper covers the various manufacturing techniques of metal composites.
 
Keywords: 
Metal Matrix Composites; Constituents; Reinforcements; Processing; Stir Casting
 
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