Aluminum alloy A356.2 used. Hermeticity < 1x109 atm-cc/s He. CPS fabricates AlSiC by preparing an SiC preform which is subsequently infiltrated by molten aluminum metal. After infiltration, components can be plated using conventional plating schemes to allow for assembly and integration operations. The CPS fabrication process provides a material that has a unique combination of physical properties: a compatible CTE, high thermal conductivity, light weight, and tight dimensional tolerance without machining (i.e. net-shape). Information provided by Ceramic Process Systems. |
Aluminum Silicon Carbide Metal Matrix Composites; CPS; MMC |