Plasma Joining of Metal Matrix Composites.

Abstract

Optical metallographic examinations of weld metal and heat affected zone microstructures of butt welds produced in 6061 Al-30% SiC sub p composite plates using the low pressure, transferred arc plasma welding process with composite powder filler metals are described. Keywords: Composite materials; Joining; Plasma processing; Thermochemistry.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA181056

Entities

People

  • G. H. Reynolds
  • Yang Li

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alloys
  • Aluminum
  • Aluminum Alloys
  • Base Metal
  • Composite Materials
  • Elements
  • Joining
  • Materials
  • Metal Matrix Composites
  • Metals
  • Microstructure
  • Military Research
  • Thermochemistry
  • Weld Metal
  • Welds

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.