Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites: Technology Roadmap

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Table of Contents

Section Page

Preface iii

Acknowledgments iv

Executive Summary v

Industry Vision. v

Strategic Goals v

Common Themes v

Next Steps v

List of Tablesviii

Acronyms and Abbreviations ix

1. Overview and Introduction 1

1.1 Historical Perspective 1

1.1.1 Semi-Solid and Solid-State Processes . 1

1.1.2 Liquid-Metal Infiltration and Cast Particulate Route 2

1.2 Market Analysis 3

1.3 The Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites Consortium 4

2. The Technology Roadmap Workshop. 5

2.1 Motivation . 5

2.2 Approach . 5

2.3 Vision for the AlMMC Industry 6

2.4 Strategic Goals for the AlMMC Industry 6

2.4.1 Reduce AlMMC Cost 6

2.4.2 Develop Necessary Infrastructure . 6

2.4.3 Increase Market Size . 7

2.5 Performance Targets for the AlMMC Industry. 7

2.5.1 Cost. 7

2.5.2 Infrastructure . 9

2.5.3 Market 10

2.5.3.1 Automotive 10

2.5.3.2 Aerospace 10

2.5.3.3 Electronic Packaging. 10

2.5.3.4 Industrial/Commercial Products 11

2.6 Technical Direction . 11

3. Liquid-Metal-Mixing Processes . 13

3.1 Barriers 13

3.2 R&D Needs . 15

3.2.1 Near Term (0–3 Years) 15

3.2.2 Mid Term (3–5 Years). 17

3.2.3 Long Term (5–10 years) 19

3.3 Summary: Most-Wanted Research Priorities 20

4. Liquid-Metal-Infiltration Processes 23

4.1 Barriers 23

4.2 R&D Needs . 25

4.2.1 Near Term (0–3 Years) 25

4.2.2 Mid Term (3–5 Years). 26

4.2.3 Long Term (5–10 Years) . 27

4.2.4 Ongoing . 28

4.3 Summary: Most-Wanted Research Priorities 29

5. Solid-State Processes . 31

5.1 Barriers 31

5.2 R&D Needs . 34

5.2.1 Near Term (0–3 Years) 34

5.2.2 Mid Term (3-5 Years) 35

5.2.3 Long Term (5–10 Years) . 36

5.2.4 Ongoing . 36

5.3 Summary: Most-Wanted Research Priorities 37

6. Common Themes. 40

7. Next Steps 43

7.1 One Industry 43

7.2 A Materials Production Industry or a Technology Development Industry? . 43

7.3 A Focus on Modeling 44

7.4 In the End, the Issue Is Cost 45

8. Conclusion. 48

Appendix: Workshop Attendee List 49