AMORPHOUS ALLOY COMPONENT OR FEEDSTOCK AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

摘要

Described herein is a method of combining discrete pieces of BMG in to a BMG feedstock that has at least one dimension greater than a critical dimension of the BMG, by methods such as thermoplastic forming, pressing, extruding, folding or forging. Other embodiments relate to a bulk metallic glass (BMG) component or feedstock having discrete pieces of a BMG, wherein the BMG component or feedstock has at least one dimension greater than a critical dimension of the BMG.