About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2027 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Advances in Metal Matrix Composites: Processing, Additive Manufacturing, and Applications
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| Presentation Title |
Experimental and Numerical Technology Design for Twin-Roll Casting of Highly Particle-Reinforced Aluminum Matrix Composite Flat Products for Deep Drawing Applications |
| Author(s) |
Simon Basak, Sagar Gaikwad, Mirko Schaper, Thomas Lampke, Thomas Grund, Kay-Peter Hoyer |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Simon Basak |
| Abstract Scope |
Reducing vehicle weight is a key strategy for lowering carbon emissions in the transport sector, as it directly decreases energy consumption. Aluminum, a major material in modern vehicles, offers significant lightweighting potential. Since improvements through alloy composition are largely exhausted, metal matrix composites (MMCs) have emerged as a promising alternative. By combining different materials, MMCs can achieve superior properties while reducing material usage.
However, industrial MMC production remains limited by high costs, long processing times, and low flexibility. Continuous flat products are not yet commercially available. Twin-roll casting (TRC) offers a promising solution by directly solidifying molten metal into thin strips. This process enables near-net-shape manufacturing, reduces energy consumption, and may improve material properties.
This research investigates the feasibility of producing SiC-reinforced aluminum matrix composites (AMCs) via TRC for deep-drawing applications. Different material compositions and processing conditions are evaluated, and their effects on microstructure and mechanical properties are analyzed. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Aluminum, Composites, Process Technology |