Component used in steering wheel frames, steering wheel surrounds and side air bags in vehicles and in generator supports is produced from a fiber material having fibers distributed in a metal matrix

摘要

Component is produced from a fiber material having fibers distributed in a metal matrix. An Independent claim is also included for a process for the production of the component comprising inserting fibers into a molten metal matrix. Preferred Features: The metal matrix is made from aluminum, titanium, magnesium or their alloys. The fibers are present in a linear form or spiral form. The fibers are long or short fibers. The fibers are made from silicon carbide, boron oxide, boron, titanium carbide or aluminum oxide.