Influence of the infiltration pressure on the properties of MMC wires

Abstract

MMC wires are ceramic fibre reinforced metal matrix composites produced by continuous infiltration method (Blucher process). During the MMC (Metal Matrix Composite) wire production it is possible to change the applied infiltration pressure which overcomes the poor wetting behaviours between the ceramic reinforcement and the molten metal. The changing of infiltration pressure has influence on the mechanical properties by the porosity of MMC wires.