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CMT - Metal Matrix Composites and Alu

Metal Matrix Composites and Aluminium Matrix Composites

Applications
The potential for Metal Matrix C omposites (MMC s) in general, and
Aluminium Matrix C omposites (AMC s) in particular, is enormous,
and in certain technology areas their use is already established
where conventional unreinforced materials have reached their
limits. Automotive engineering is currently a major user,
particularly in hot reciprocating applications such as pistons for
both diesel and petrol engines where hot strength and resistance to
thermal fatigue are markedly improved by using AMC s. Other
engine applications are anticipated, owing to the intense pressures
upon the motor industry for better fuel economy, lower exhaust
emissions and improved engine performance. These pressures are
expected to intensify further as legislative, environmental and
consumer demands increase.
Following successful demonstration and qualification programmes,
AMC s are now being used in the aerospace industry, which
represents a major breakthrough in the growing acceptance of
these composite materials in a market with exceptionally high
levels of technical requirements. AMC s are also recognised as
having an important role to play in high speed machinery
applications where increased operating speeds of more than 50%
have been achieved. Furthermore, their combination of lightness,
fatigue resistance, and stiffness make them ideal for many
sporting applications, such as road and mountain bicycles.
Applications in the defence sector are also varied and make use of
some of the unique properties offered by AMC s. The strength of
hoop-wound tubes is exciting, giving high burst and collapse
strengths. Development is also expected for gun barrel overwraps,
missile bodies, rocket blast pipes and submersibles. Other
applications for AMC s will utilise their thermal and electrical
properties, especially in dimensionally stable platforms and
electronic packaging.

AMC tube 150mm diameter 300mm long

Applications include:
Automotive
Reciprocating and static engine
components, braking systems
Aerospace
Struts, undercarriage, guided weapons,
satellites
Rail Engineering
Engine and braking components
Military
Gun barrel overwraps, missiles (aerofoils
and fins, bodies and blast pipes), military
diesel components
Electronic
Substrates and packaging,
thermal management, racking,
power sources and storage
Marine
Propellers, impellers, pressurised
hulls, marine diesel components
Industrial
Reciprocating and high speed
machinery, precision equipment
Sport/Leisure
Rackets, cycles and frames,
motor racing, golf clubs

C MT is manufacturing AMC components for power generation, high

speed machinery and automotive applications
C OMPOSITE METAL TEC HNOLOGIES PLC
Prisma Business Park, 3 Berrington Way, Wade Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire. RG24 8PL. United Kingdom
Tel: 00 44 (0) 1256 477741 - Fax: 00 44 (0) 1256 477751 - Email: s ales @ c mt- plc .c om
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