Chengjian Wang , Cheng Wang , Zhenhua Li , Yuanhuai He , Zhijun Zhang , Yingying Zhang
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Abstract
The investigation of engineering materials has consistently focused on developing lightweight structures that can bear loads and absorb energy efficiently. This study involved the creation of a novel aluminum (Al) matrix composite by merging selective laser melting technology with infiltration casting. The mechanical properties of the composite material were manipulated by altering the parameters of the reinforced body cells. The results show that a strong metallurgical bond is formed between the honeycomb structure and the matrix, which greatly improves the overall performance of the composite. The hexagonal tubular intermetallic compounds (IMC) layer and the honeycomb-filled tube strengthen the honeycomb-filled tube/Al matrix composites (HFT/AMC). The new composite material's compressive strength was found to be positively related to the percentage of the IMC layer. The analysis of data from HFT/AMCs made from honeycomb-filled tubes with structurally different parameters demonstrated this relationship. The introduction of honeycomb-filled tube reinforcements and the distribution regulation of IMCs provide new methods and ideas for the design and development of Al matrix composites.
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