Abstract: The present application discloses a ceramic preform, a method of making a ceramic preform and a metal matrix composite comprising a ceramic preform. In one exemplary embodiment, the ceramic preform comprises a ceramic compound compressed into the shape of a cylinder by rotational compression molding. The cylinder has an inner surface and an outer surface. A first liner may be attached to the inner surface of the cylinder and a second liner may attached to the outer surface of the cylinder. The metal matrix composite of the present application may be formed as a brake drum or a brake disc.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 2, 2013
Date of Patent:
August 30, 2016
Assignee:
Intellectuall Property Holdings LLC
Inventors:
Dan T. Moore, Brian Backus, Evelyn M. DeLiso, Joseph B. Richey, III