Ceramic preform and method
US9429202B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 2, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/1317
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
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.
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