Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a nickel-based metal matrix composite and method of manufacturing thereof. The formulations and methods disclosed herein enable the composite to be used in applications up to 2200° F.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a titanium metal matrix composite with chromium coated fiber reinforcement and method of manufacturing thereof. The formulations and methods disclosed herein enable the manufacturing process to take place outside of specialized vacuum furnaces.

Abstract: Titanium-based alloy powder formulations and methods for use with the powder formulations are disclosed. The formulations and methods disclosed herein enable rapid binder jet manufacturing of large high performance titanium parts.

Abstract: A method of forming a metal matrix composite component includes positioning a preform including an electrically non-conductive fibrous material in a shaping tool. The fibrous material is pre-coated. The method includes flowing a molten metal comprising zinc into the shaping tool so that at least a portion of the preform is enveloped by the molten metal to form the metal matrix composite component; and cooling the metal matrix composite component.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a complex-shaped composite part, including the steps of applying a metallic sheath around a composite laminate workpiece and applying an electric current through the metallic sheath to heat the workpiece. The metallic sheath may be sealed around the composite laminate workpiece, with air or atmosphere evacuated therefrom. The method also includes shaping the workpiece in the metallic sheath into a complex-shaped composite part while it is being heated. The shaping can be performed between two ceramic dies or using other techniques for forming complex shapes and curvatures into the workpiece. The method then may include cooling the complex-shaped composite part and removing the metallic sheath from the complex-shaped composite part. This method minimizes cycle times and reduces breakage of fiber reinforcement of the composite laminate. The method also helps avoid tearing, buckling, or wrinkling of the workpiece during formation via the structural support provided.

Abstract: A method of forming a metal matrix composite component includes positioning a preform including an electrically non-conductive fibrous material in a shaping tool. The fibrous material is pre-coated. The method includes flowing a molten metal comprising zinc into the shaping tool so that at least a portion of the preform is enveloped by the molten metal to form the metal matrix composite component; and cooling the metal matrix composite component.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a complex-shaped composite part, including the steps of applying a metallic sheath around a composite laminate workpiece and applying an electric current through the metallic sheath to heat the workpiece. The metallic sheath may be sealed around the composite laminate workpiece, with air or atmosphere evacuated therefrom. The method also includes shaping the workpiece in the metallic sheath into a complex-shaped composite part while it is being heated. The shaping can be performed between two ceramic dies or using other techniques for forming complex shapes and curvatures into the workpiece. The method then may include cooling the complex-shaped composite part and removing the metallic sheath from the complex-shaped composite part. This method minimizes cycle times and reduces breakage of fiber reinforcement of the composite laminate. The method also helps avoid tearing, buckling, or wrinkling of the workpiece during formation via the structural support provided.