Abstract
In the last few years, the research on composite materials has remarkably
been increased. The evolution and specialization of composite materials have widened
into metal matrix composites, carbon-reinforced composites, etc. In addition to this, the
machining and manufacturing process of composites have evolved tremendously. The
processing techniques of the composite materials are classified into two types: liquid
and solid type processing techniques. These composite materials achieve the weight
reduction of the material without losing the yield stress. As a result, these composite
materials are widely used in marine, aerospace, and automobile applications. To
increase the fuel efficiency of automobiles, the weight of the vehicles is reduced using
these composite materials. Composite materials are the combination of two or more
materials to acquire the multifunctional metal matrix composites. Unlike alloys of
metals, composite materials are visible, easily detachable, and easy to manufacture.
Hence, these composite materials and their manufacturing techniques are emerging
fields in the engineering industry. Strength, absorptivity, degrading property, impact,
and wear resistance properties are improved in these composite materials to enhance
the desired properties in conventional metals and alloys. This article exhibits various
methods of the manufacturing process of composite materials and applications of
multifunctional metal matrix composites.
Keywords: Casting, Metal Matrix composites, Molding process, Powder metallurgy, Thermo functional materials.
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