| 摘要 |
<p>This invention relates to novel macrocomposite bodies and methods for making the same. More particularly, it has been discovered that the properties of a ceramic, ceramic matrix composite or metal matrix composite body may be improved by providing on at least a portion of the surface of the body a polymer-based material which serves to protect the body from damage which might occur in the absence of the polymer-based material. Furthermore, it may be desirable to place the polymer-based materials on the outer surfaces of, for example, a ceramic material in order to protect the ceramic material from chipping, and so forth, when the ceramic body need only provide wear resistance on its inner surface. Additionally, the presence of the polymer-based material may facilitate installation, external machining, etc.</p> |
