Intelligent processing of intermetallic composite consolidation
Abstract
Intermetallic composites based upon titanium aluminide matrices and silicon carbide of aluminum oxide fibers are emerging candidates for future hypersonic vehicle airframes and engines. To tailor the properties of these 'engineered' materials for specific application, to increase process yield, and to reduce costs, 'intelligent processing of materials' (IPM) control strategies are being explored for their processing. Recent progress is evaluated in the development of predictive process models, advanced sensors and control methodologies (the components of the IPM approach) for the critical near net-shape consolidation process step of continuous fiber reinforced intermetallic composite manufacture.
- Publication:
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IN: Thermal Structures Conference
- Pub Date:
- 1990
- Bibcode:
- 1990thst.conf..359W
- Keywords:
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- Aluminides;
- Ceramic Fibers;
- Intermetallics;
- Metal Matrix Composites;
- Titanium Alloys;
- Aircraft Construction Materials;
- Airframe Materials;
- Aluminum Oxides;
- Hypersonic Vehicles;
- Matrix Materials;
- Silicon Carbides;
- Technological Forecasting;
- Engineering (General)