The production and application of metal matrix composite materials

The production methods and properties of metal matrix composite materials reinforced with dispersion particles, platelets, non-continuous (short) and continuous (long) fibres are discussed in this paper. The most widely applied methods for the production of composite materials and composite parts are based on casting techniques such as the squeeze casting of porous ceramic preforms with liquid metal alloys and powder metallurgy methods. On account of the excellent physical, mechanical and development properties of composite materials, they are applied widely in aircraft technology and electronic engineering, and recently in passenger-car technology also.