SGER: Optimization, Modeling and Extension to Industrial Scale of a New Pressure Infiltration Process for Continuous Production of Metal Matrix Composite (MMC) Structural Elements

探索性研究是一项计划，以确定新发现的新型金属基复合材料（MMC）连续纤维加工方法的可行性。 其目的是研究各种材料和尺寸组合的纤维的界面反应的影响。将设计和建造测试设备，以确定与纤维结合的熔融基质材料的可靠粘度、表面张力和摩擦数据，因为它们通过具有特殊几何形状的孔进行加工。 该信息对于过程建模是必要的。纤维表面结构对渗透和界面形成的影响将被研究，并与复合材料的力学性能有关。本实验工作将证明一种新的可控连续纤维MMC生产方法的可行性。如果所设计的孔技术被证明是可行的，则该SGER具有用于生产可以满足特定机械性能要求的MMC的未来工业商业化的高潜力。预计如果成功，收集的数据和开发的初步模型将推进MMC的知识，并将导致进一步的工艺优化。

DMI-9816978 Blucher The exploratory research is a plan to determine the feasibility of a newly discovered novel metal matrix composite (MMC) processing method for continuous fiber. The aim is to investigate the implications of the interface reactions for various materials and size combinations of fibers studied. Test equipment will be designed and built to determine reliable viscosity, surface tension and friction data on the molten matrix materials in combination with the fibers as they are processed through orifices with special geometries. This information is necessary for the modeling of the process. The influence of the fiber surface structure on the infiltration and interface formation will be studied and related to the mechanical properties of the composite. This experimental work will proof out the feasibility of a new method of controlled continuous fiber MMC production. This SGER has high potential for future industrial commercialization for the production of MMCs that can meet specific mechanical property requirements, if the designed orifice technique proves viable. It is expected that if successful, the data gathered and the preliminary model developed will advance the knowledge of MMCs and will lead to further process optimization.