摘要 |
An apparatus (10) and a method are provided for moulding or die casting a metal matrix composite product with a dispertion of particulate filler material. A cartridge (16) is inserted into the inlet passage (11) to the mould or die cavity (13), the cartridge (16) having at least one outer section (18) rupturable by molten metal flow and containing particulate filler material (19). The arrangement is such that when molten metal is injected through the inlet passage (11), it ruptures the cartridge (16) and carries the particulate filler material (19) into the mould or die cavity (13) while at the same time dispersing the filler material (19) throughout the molten material.
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