Barnes, Stuart and Pashby, I. R. (1995) Machining of aluminium based metal matrix composites. Applied Composite Materials, Volume 2 (Number 1). pp. 31-42. doi:10.1007/BF00567375 ISSN 0929-189X.

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Abstract

Although metal matrix composites (MMCs) are generally regarded as extremely difficult to machine, it is also acknowledged that their machining behaviour is not fully understood. The work reviewed here confirms this widely held view but also suggests that the machinability of these materials can be improved by appropriate selection of the reinforcing phase, its volume fraction, size, and morphology as well as the composition and hardness of the matrix material. Cemented carbide tools can be used to machine some of the less abrasive materials at slow speeds but if higher production rates are required or the more abrasive materials are to be machined, polycrystalline diamond tooling is required.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Divisions:	Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Engineering > WMG (Formerly the Warwick Manufacturing Group)
Journal or Publication Title:	Applied Composite Materials
Publisher:	Springer Netherlands
ISSN:	0929-189X
Official Date:	1995
Dates:	Date Event 1995 Published
Volume:	Volume 2
Number:	Number 1
Page Range:	pp. 31-42
DOI:	10.1007/BF00567375
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access

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