Spray Casting Aluminum and Al/SiC Composites
Abstract
The gas metal arc welding process has been modified to deposit aluminum, aluminum alloys and Al/SiC composites on a substrate or in a mold. Density is close to theoretical and mechanical properties are comparable to those of wrought or cast materials. The thermal characteristics of the deposit vary with controllable parameters. This new process can be adapted to produce a variety of pure metals or metal-matrix composite materials.
- Publication:
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JOM - Journal of the Minerals, Metals and Materials Society
- Pub Date:
- November 1988
- DOI:
- 10.1007/BF03258809
- Bibcode:
- 1988JOM....40k..44B