Journal
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AUTOMOTIVE AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Volume 4, Issue -, Pages 471-480Publisher
UNIV MALAYSIA PAHANG
DOI: 10.15282/ijame.4.2011.8.0038
Keywords
Metal matrix composite; brake rotor; product life cycle; historical development
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- department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Research Management Centre, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) [EDW B 0906-332]
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Metal matrix composites (MIVICs) have become attractive for engineering structural applications due to their excellent specific strength and are increasingly seen as an alternative to conventional materials, particularly in the automotive industry. In this study, a historical background on the development and application of metal matrix composites for automotive brake rotors is presented. The discussion also includes an analysis of the product life cycle with stir casting as a case study. The historical review analysis revealed that gradual development of material and processing techniques have led to lighter weight, lower cost and higher performance brake rotors as a result of a better understanding of the mechanics of metal matrix composites. It emerged from the study that the stir casting technique provides ease of operation, sustainability and, most significantly, very competitive costs without sacrificing quality relative to other techniques; as such, it is the most attractive manufacturing process in the industry. These findings can be used for future design and manufacture of an efficient and effective aluminium matrix composite brake rotor for automotive and other applications.
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