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COMPOSITES (MMCs)
Presented By:
Mr.SANTOSH KEDARI
GOGTE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY,
BELGAUM
CONTENTS
• INTRODUCTION
• COMPOSITION
• MATRIX..
• REINFORCEMENT
• ADVANTAGES OF MMCs
• DISADVANTAGES OF MMCs
INTRODUCTION
Conventional monolithic materials have limitations in
achieving good combination of strength, stiffness,
toughness and density.
Low density,
Chemical compatibility,
Thermal stability,
Economic efficiency.
PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING OF METAL
MATRIX COMPOSITES
DIRECT AND INDIRECT SQUEEZE
CASTINGS
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF MMCs
lower coefficient of thermal and electrical
conductivity
STRENGTH OF MMCs
Young’s Modulus of MMCs
higher thermal deformation resistance
thermal conductivi ty
thermal expansion coefficien t
Reinforcement-matrix interface
Extensive interaction
Strong high strength
APPLICATIONS OF METAL MATRIX
COMPOSITES
Fig: Partial short fibers reinforced light metal diesel pistons.
Fig: Disk brake caliper for passenger cars of conventional cast-iron (left) and
an aluminum matrix composite material (AMC)
METAL MATRIX COMPOSITES FOR SPACE
APPLICATION
Fire resistance
No moisture absorption