A New Method for Determining the Pullability of Composite Reinforcing Ceramic Fibres

Abstract

Abstract A unique method for producing aluminium matrix composite wires is the Blücher’s process, i.e. continuous gas-pressure infiltration. An essential condition of the process is that the fibre roving of the reinforcing fibres can be pulled across the orifices of the gas-pressure system with the least damage. The article describes a new test procedure that is capable of characterizing this essential functional property of the ceramic reinforcing fibres in a manner comparable and quantitative.