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Metal Matrix Composites

Synthesis, Wear Characteristics, Machinability Study of MMC Brake Drum

  • Concise summary on machinability aspects of metal matrix composites
  • Presents case studies to facilitate the understanding
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology (BRIEFSAPPLSCIENCES)

Part of the book sub series: Manufacturing and Surface Engineering (BRIEFSMANUFACT)

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Table of contents (6 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
  2. Introduction

    • Nanjappan Natarajan, Vijayan Krishnaraj, J. Paulo Davim
    Pages 1-3
  3. Literature Review

    • Nanjappan Natarajan, Vijayan Krishnaraj, J. Paulo Davim
    Pages 5-20
  4. Synthesis of Metal Matrix Composites

    • Nanjappan Natarajan, Vijayan Krishnaraj, J. Paulo Davim
    Pages 21-34
  5. Fabrication of Experimental Set-up and Testing

    • Nanjappan Natarajan, Vijayan Krishnaraj, J. Paulo Davim
    Pages 35-49
  6. Wear Analysis

    • Nanjappan Natarajan, Vijayan Krishnaraj, J. Paulo Davim
    Pages 51-65
  7. Machinability of Metal Matrix Composites

    • Nanjappan Natarajan, Vijayan Krishnaraj, J. Paulo Davim
    Pages 67-85

About this book

This book is dedicated to composite materials, presenting different synthesis processes, composite properties and their machining behaviour. The book describes also the problems on manufacturing of metal matrix composite components. Among others, it provides procedures for manufacturing of metal matrix composites and case studies.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sri Ranganathar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, India

    Nanjappan Natarajan

  • Department of Production Engineering, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, India

    Vijayan Krishnaraj

  • Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal

    J. Paulo Davim

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eBook USD 39.99
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  • Read on any device
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Softcover Book USD 54.99
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