摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method of manufacturing a fiber reinforced metal matrix composite article such as a compressor rotor and a turbine rotor. SOLUTION: The method of manufacturing a fiber reinforced metal composite article comprises placing metal matrix 18 coated ceramic fibers 14 between a first metal ring and a second metal ring. Each of the metal-coated fibers 14 has a glue 22 to hold the metal-coated fibers 14 in position. A solvent is supplied to the glue 22 on the metal-coated fibers 14 to soften the glue 22 and pressure is applied to allow the metal-coated ceramic fibers 14 to become more closely packed. Thereafter, the glue 22 is removed and the metal coated fibers 14 and first and second metal rings are consolidated and diffusion bonded together. COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI |