Intelligent processing for metal matrix composites
Abstract
Intelligent processing of materials (IPM) is a powerful processing concept which requires integration of process knowledge, analytical models, process sensors, and expert system based control technology. An IPM system to manufacture metal matrix composites (MMC) using inductively coupled plasma deposition is under development. Process knowledge is contained in a reduced-order process simulator, consisting of thermal, fluid flow, solid mechanics, and material kinetics models. A working deposit thermal model has been developed, while the solid mechanics and material kinetics models are under development. Future directions for IPM development are discussed, including integration with related MMC processing operations, and establishment of a control system in which expert system based control is used to replicate operator decision-making.
- Publication:
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IN: Intelligent processing of materials; Proceedings of the Symposium
- Pub Date:
- 1990
- Bibcode:
- 1990ipm..proc...17B
- Keywords:
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- Artificial Intelligence;
- Expert Systems;
- Materials Science;
- Metal Matrix Composites;
- Process Control (Industry);
- Automatic Control;
- Mandrels;
- Mathematical Models;
- Plasma Spraying;
- Simulators;
- Engineering (General)