Reinforcing metals and/or ceramics with fibers offers potential
for improving their overall mechanical properties when used without
the fiber reinforcement.
MMC’s are constructed by applying a metallic
coating over metal windings. It is a layering technique where
the coating and winding filaments are dispersed throughout the
structure. The freestanding structure is a composite with properties
greater than the input materials.
CMC have been constructed using sol gel powder composites consisting
of fibers blended with a refractory oxide.
Powders for either application are based
upon research demands.
For more information, contact author Frank
J. Hermanek, thermal spray engineering consultant, Indianapolis,
Indiana USA, email: fhermanek@aol.com
