Forming of metal-based composite parts

In the last few decades, metal-based composites and related manufacturing methods have attained a significant research attention thanks to the possibilities they offer to tailor both the material properties and the part in-service performances. A variety of metal-based composite parts is available for commercial applications since more affordable and robust manufacturing processes and quality control techniques have recently overcome many challenging technological issues. The paper aims at describing the forming processes applied to metal-based composites, with particular emphasis on the process features, part obtainable characteristics, and modelling issues for a convincing design and optimization of the process itself. The most recent progresses and challenges are illustrated in detail, including innovative materials and processes that are emerging to answer the requirements of advanced engineering applications as well as new modelling techniques and current approaches to face economic and environmental issues. (c) 2021 CIRP. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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The past few decades have seen a significant research focus on metal-based composites and related manufacturing methods, which allow for customizable material properties and part performances. This has led to a variety of commercial applications due to advancements in manufacturing processes and quality control techniques. The paper discusses forming processes applied to metal-based composites, highlighting process features, part characteristics, and modeling issues for design optimization. Recent progresses and challenges, including innovative materials and processes, as well as new modeling techniques, are presented to address advanced engineering requirements and economic and environmental concerns.