Carbon foam metal matrix composite and mud pump employing same

摘要

A method for manufacturing a metal reinforced open cell carbon foam component comprises (a) placing a block of open cell carbon foam in a mold. The block comprise a plurality of interconnected pores distributed throughout the block. In addition, the method comprises (b) pouring a molten metal into the mold. Further, the method comprises (c) infiltrating the interconnected pores in the block during (b). Still further, the method comprises (d) allowing the molten metal to cool after (c) to form a metal reinforced open cell carbon foam casting.

主权项

1. An apparatus, comprising:
a first component; an insert seated in a recess in the first component, wherein the insert is made of a casting comprising an open cell carbon foam and a metal dispersed throughout a plurality of interconnected pores in the open cell carbon foam, wherein the metal comprises at least one of bronze or steel; a second component slidingly engaging the insert, wherein the second component is made of steel.