Machinability of metal matrix composites

• Main Author: Zhong, Chonghua.
• Other Authors: Zhong, Zhaowei
• Format: Theses and Dissertations
• Language: English
• Published: 2009
• Subjects: DRNTU::Engineering::Mechanical engineering::Kinematics and dynamics of machinery
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/19867
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Metal matrix composites (MMC) have been available for decades. Although previous work mainly was focused on processing of the materials, growing usage of MMCs requires understanding of secondary processes such as casting and machining. Conventional machining methods often result in cracking, splinte...