WO1998011265B1 - Metal matrix composite tape - Google Patents
Metal matrix composite tapeInfo
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- WO1998011265B1 WO1998011265B1 PCT/US1997/016155 US9716155W WO9811265B1 WO 1998011265 B1 WO1998011265 B1 WO 1998011265B1 US 9716155 W US9716155 W US 9716155W WO 9811265 B1 WO9811265 B1 WO 9811265B1
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- metal matrix
- fibers
- continuous
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- coated
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Abstract
A process for preparing a continuous metal matrix composite tape. The process includes the steps of: providing a plurality of continuous metal matrix-coated fibers; providing a consolidating apparatus; providing a nonreactive environment around the consolidating means; advancing the plurality of continuous metal matrix-coated fibers into the alignment means to effect longitudinal alignment of the continuous metal matrix-coated fibers; and advancing the continuous metal matrix-coated fibers through the consolidating means to consolidate the continuous metal matrix-coated fibers into a metal matrix composite tape. The consolidating apparatus includes consolidating means for consolidating the continuous-metal coated fibers into a continuous metal matrix composite tape; means for providing a nonreactive environment around the consolidating means; and alignement means to effect longitudinal alignement of the continuous metal matrix-coated fibers.
Claims
1. A process for preparing a continuous metal matrix composite tape comprising:
(a) providing a plurality of continuous metal matrix-coated fibers; (b) providing a consolidating apparatus comprising:
(i) consolidating means for consolidating the continuous- metal coated fibers into a continuous metal matrix composite tape; (ii) means for providing a nonreactive environment around the consolidating means; and
(iii) alignment means to effect longitudinal alignment of the continuous metal matrix-coated fibers; (c) providing a nonreactive environment around the consolidating means; (d) advancing the plurality of continuous metal matrix-coated fibers into the alignment means to effect longitudinal alignment of the continuous metal matrix-coated fibers; and (e) advancing the continuous, longitudinally aligned, metal matrix- coated fibers through the consolidating means to consolidate the continuous metal matrix-coated fibers into a metal matrix composite tape.
2. The process of claim 1 wherein the metal matrix composite tape comprises a monolayer of a plurality of longitudinally aligned fibers contained within a metal matrix.
3. The process of claim 1 wherein the alignment means is selected from the group consisting of a comb, grooved guiding rods, interlocking grooved rolls, a plurality of guide tubes, and combinations thereof.
4. The process of claim 1 wherein:
(a) the consolidating apparatus further comprises supply means for the continuous metal matrix-coated fibers and collecting means for the metal matrix composite tape;
- 37 - (b) advancing the continuous metal matrix-coated fibers from the supply means to the alignment means; and
(c) collecting the metal matrix composite tape on the collecting means upon exiting the consolidating means.
5. The process of claim 1 wherein the consolidating means comprises means for applying heat and pressure.
6. The process of claim 5 wherein the consolidating means comprises rolls positioned such that the continuous metal matrix-coated fibers are advanced between the rolls under the application of heat and pressure.
7. The process of claim 6 wherein the rolls are made of ceramic, graphite, metal, or combinations thereof.
8. The process of claim 6 wherein the rolls are heated to a temperature of about 650°C to about 1050°C.
9. The process of claim 8 wherein the rolls apply about 10 Kg to about 1500 Kg pressure to the continuous metal matrix-coated fibers.
10. The process of claim 1 wherein the continuous metal matrix-coated fibers comprise reinforcing fibers having a metal matrix coating thereon, wherein the reinforcing fibers are each monofilaments.
11. The process of claim 1 wherein the metal matrix-coated fibers comprise reinforcing fibers selected from the group consisting of silicon carbide fibers, boron fibers, titanium diboride fibers, alumina fibers, and mixtures thereof.
12. The process of claim 1 wherein the metal matrix-coated fibers comprise reinforcing fibers coated with a metal selected from the group consisting of titanium, aluminum, nickel, vanadium, molybdenum, tin, chromium, zirconium, tantalum, niobium, iron, silicon, cobalt, and alloys thereof.
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13. The process of claim 1 wherein the consolidating apparatus further includes an enclosure containing the consolidating means.
14. The process of claim 13 wherein the step of providing a nonreactive environment comprises evacuating the enclosure.
15. The process of claim 1 wherein the environment comprises less than about 100 ppm oxygen and less than about 1000 ppm water vapor.
16. The process of claim 1 further including a step of providing metal matrix wires, ribbons, or foils in combination with the metal matrix-coated fibers.
17. A process for preparing a continuous metal matrix composite tape comprising: (a) providing a plurality of continuous metal matrix-coated fibers;
(b) providing a consolidating apparatus comprising: (i) an enclosure;
(ii) means for providing a nonreactive environment in the enclosure; (iii) supply spools having a plurality of continuous metal matrix-coated fibers thereon; (iv) a collecting spool for collecting the continuous metal matrix composite tape; (v) consolidating means within the enclosure positioned between the supply spools and the collecting spool for consolidating the continuous-metal coated fibers into a continuous metal matrix composite tape; and (vi) alignment means positioned between the supply spools and the consolidating means to effect longitudinal alignment of the continuous metal matrix-coated fibers;
(c) providing a nonreactive environment in the enclosure;
(d) advancing the plurality of continuous metal matrix-coated fibers from the supply spools into the alignment means to effect longitudinal alignment of the fibers; (e) advancing the continuous, longitudinally aligned, metal matrix- coated fibers through the consolidating means to consolidate the continuous metal matrix-coated fibers into a metal matrix composite tape; and (f) collecting the metal matrix composite tape on the collecting spool.
18. The process of claim 17 wherein the supply spools and the collecting spool are located within the enclosure.
19. The process of claim 17 wherein the metal matrix-coated fibers comprise silicon carbide fibers coated with a metal selected from the group consisting of titanium, aluminum, nickel, vanadium, molybdenum, tin, chromium, zirconium, tantalum, niobium, iron, silicon, cobalt, and alloys thereof.
20. A metal matrix composite tape prepared according to a process comprising:
(a) providing a plurality of continuous metal matrix-coated fibers comprising monofilament reinforcing fibers selected from the group consisting of silicon carbide fibers, boron fibers, titanium diboride fibers, alumina fibers, and mixtures thereof, coated with a metal selected from the group consisting of titanium, nickel, iron, and alloys thereof;
(b) providing a consolidating apparatus comprising:
(i) consolidating means for consolidating the continuous- metal coated fibers into a continuous metal matrix composite tape; (ii) means for providing a nonreactive environment around the consolidating means; and (iii) alignment means to effect longitudinal alignment of the continuous metal matrix-coated fibers;
(c) providing a nonreactive environment around the consolidating means;
(d) advancing the plurality of continuous metal matrix-coated fibers into the alignment means to effect longitudinal alignment of the continuous metal matrix-coated fibers; and e a vanc ng t e cont nuous, ong tu na y a gne , meta mat x- coated fibers through the consolidating means to consolidate the continuous metal matrix-coated fibers into a metal matrix composite tape having no reinforcing fibers touching each other.
21. A metal matrix composite tape prepared according to a process comprising:
(a) providing a plurality of continuous metal matrix-coated fibers comprising monofilament reinforcing fibers selected from the group consisting of silicon carbide fibers, boron fibers, titanium diboride fibers, alumina fibers, and mixtures thereof, coated with a metal selected from the group consisting of titanium, nickel, iron, and alloys thereof;
(b) providing a consolidating apparatus comprising: (i) an enclosure; (ii) means for providing a nonreactive environment in the enclosure; (iii) supply spools having a plurality of continuous metal matrix-coated fibers thereon; (iv) a collecting spool for collecting the continuous metal matrix composite tape;
(v) consolidating means within the enclosure positioned between the supply spools and the collecting spool for consolidating the continuous-metal coated fibers into a continuous metal matrix composite tape; and (vi) alignment means positioned between the supply spools and the consolidating means to effect longitudinal alignment of the continuous metal matrix-coated fibers;
(c) providing a nonreactive environment in the enclosure;
(d) advancing the plurality of continuous metal matrix-coated fibers from the supply spools into the alignment means to effect longitudinal alignment of the fibers;
(e) advancing the continuous, longitudinally aligned, metal matrix- coated fibers through the consolidating means to consolidate the continuous metal matrix-coated fibers into a metal matrix
-41- compos e ape av ng no re n orc ng ers ouc ng eac o er; and (f) collecting the metal matrix composite tape on the collecting spool.
22. A metal matrix composite tape having a length of at least about 6 meters comprising at least one layer of a plurality of continuous, longitudinally aligned, non-touching monofilament reinforcing fibers, wherein the tape has a relative packing density of at least about 75%, a longitudinal surface roughness of no greater than about 25 micrometers, and a transverse surface roughness of no greater than about 25 micrometers; wherein the reinforcing fibers are selected from the group consisting of silicon carbide fibers, boron fibers, titanium diboride fibers, alumina fibers, and mixtures thereof; and wherein the metal matrix comprises titanium, nickel, iron, and alloys thereof; and further wherein the tape has no reinforcing fibers touching each other
23. The metal matrix composite tape of claim 22 wherein the relative packing density is at least about 85%.
24. The metal matrix composite tape of claim 22 further having a longitudinal surface roughness of no greater than about 15 micrometers and a transverse surface roughness of no greater than about 15 micrometers.
25. The metal matrix composite tape of claim 22 wherein the fibers are silicon carbide fibers and the metal matrix comprises a titanium/aluminum/vanadium alloy.
26. The metal matrix composite tape of claim 22 comprising a monolayer of a plurality of continuous, longitudinally aligned, non-touching reinforcing fibers.
27. The metal matrix composite tape of claim 22 having substantially no organic binder therein.
28. The metal matrix composite tape of claim 22 prepared from a plurality of continuous metal matrix-coated fibers.
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29. The metal matrix compos te tape o c a m 28 prepare from a plurality of e-beam coated continuous metal matrix-coated fibers.
30. A process for preparing a fiber reinforced metal matrix composite article comprising consolidating a continuous spiral wrap of a regularly spaced array of a metal matrix composite tape around a central core, wherein, prior to being consolidated, the metal matrix composite tape has a length of at least about 6 meters and comprises at least one layer of a plurality of continuous, longitudinally aligned, non-touching reinforcing fibers and a relative packing density of at least about 75%.
31. The process of claim 30 wherein, prior to being consolidated, the tape has a relative packing density of at least about 85%.
32. The process of claim 30 wherein, prior to being consolidated, the tape has a longitudinal surface roughness of no greater than about 25 micrometers, and a transverse surface roughness of no greater than about 25 micrometers.
33. The process of claim 32 wherein the fibers are silicon carbide fibers and the metal matrix comprises a titanium/aluminum/vanadium alloy.
34. The process of claim 32 wherein the metal matrix composite tape comprises a monolayer of a plurality of continuous, longitudinally aligned, non- touching reinforcing fibers.
35. The process of claim 30 wherein the fiber reinforced metal matrix composite article is in the form of a circular ring or cylinder.
36. A process for preparing a continuous metal matrix composite tape comprising:
(a) providing a plurality of continuous metal matrix-coated fibers;
(b) providing a consolidating means;
(c) providing a nonreactive environment around the consolidating means;
-43- ong u - coated fibers; and
(e) advancing the longitudinally aligned continuous metal matrix- coated fibers through the consolidating means to consolidate the continuous metal matrix-coated fibers into a metal matrix composite tape.
37. A metal matrix composite tape prepared according to a process comprising: (a) providing a plurality of continuous metal matrix-coated fibers comprising monofilament reinforcing fibers selected from the group consisting of silicon carbide fibers, boron fibers, titanium diboride fibers, alumina fibers, and mixtures thereof, coated with a metal selected from the group consisting of titanium, nickel, iron, and alloys thereof;
(b) providing a consolidating means;
(c) providing a nonreactive environment around the consolidating means;
(d) longitudinally aligning the plurality of continuous metal matrix- coated fibers; and
(e) advancing the longitudinally aligned continuous metal matrix- coated fibers through the consolidating means to consolidate the continuous metal matrix-coated fibers into a metal matrix composite tape_having no reinforcing fibers touching each other.
38. A process for preparing a continuous metal matrix composite tape comprising:
(a) providing a plurality of continuous metal matrix-coated fibers;
(b) providing a consolidating apparatus capable of consolidating the continuous metal-matrix coated fibers into a continuous metal matrix composite tape in a nonreactive environment, and aligning the continuous metal matrix-coated fibers to effect longitudinal alignment of the fibers; and
(c) aligning the plurality of continuous metal matrix-coated fibers to effect longitudinal alignment of the fibers, and consolidating the
-44- con nuous, ong u na y a gne , me a ma x-coa e ers n o a metal matrix composite tape.
39. The process of claim 38 wherein fibers in the metal matrix composite tape are longitudinally arranged in a monolayer.
40. The process of claim 38 wherein the step of aligning is carried out through the use of a comb, grooved guiding rods, interlocking grooved rolls, a plurality of guide tubes, or combinations thereof.
41. The process of claim 38 wherein the consolidating apparatus further comprises supply spools for supplying the continuous metal matrix-coated fibers and collecting spools for collecting the metal matrix composite tape, and the process further comprises: (a) advancing the continuous metal matrix-coated fibers from the supply spools for alignment; and (b) collecting the metal matrix composite tape on the collecting spools upon consolidation.
42. The process of claim 38 wherein the consolidating step is carried out by applying heat and pressure.
43. The process of claim 42 wherein the consolidating step is carried out through the use of rolls positioned such that that continuous metal matrix-coated fibers are advanced between the rolls under the application of heat and pressure.
44. The process of claim 43 wherein the rolls are made of ceramic, graphite, metal, or combinations thereof.
45. The process of claim 43 wherein the rolls are heated to a temperature of about 650°C to about 1050°C.
46. The process of claim 45 wherein the rolls apply about 10 Kg to about 1500 Kg pressure to the continuous metal matrix-coated fibers.
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. e process o c a m w nuous me a a x-coa e fibers comprise reinforcing fibers having a metal matrix coating thereon, wherein the reinforcing fibers are each monofilaments.
48. The process of claim 38 wherein the metal matrix-coated fibers comprise reinforcing fibers selected from the group consisting of silicon carbide fibers, boron fibers, titanium diboride fibers, alumina fibers, and mixtures thereof.
49. The process of claim 38 wherein the metal matrix-coated fibers comprise reinforcing fibers coated with a metal selected from the group consisting of titanium, aluminum, nickel, vanadium, molybdenum, tin, chromium, zirconium, tantalum, niobium, iron, silicon, cobalt, and alloys thereof.
50. The process of claim 38 wherein the consolidating apparatus further includes an enclosure for containing the nonreactive environment.
51. The process of claim 50 wherein the process includes a step of providing a nonreactive environment comprises evacuating the enclosure.
52. The process of claim 38 wherein the environment comprises less than about 100 ppm oxygen and less than about 1000 ppm water vapor.
53. The process of claim 38 further including a step of providing metal matrix wires, ribbons, or foils in combination with the metal matrix-coated fibers.
54. A process for preparing a continuous metal matrix composite tape comprising:
(a) providing a plurality of continuous metal matrix-coated fibers;
(b) providing consolidating rolls; (c) providing a nonreactive environment around the consolidating rolls;
(d) longitudinally aligning the plurality of continuous metal matrix- coated fibers; and
(e) advancing the longitudinally aligned continuous metal matrix- coated fibers through the consolidating rolls to consolidate the
-46- con nuo - composite tape.
55. A metal matrix composite tape prepared according to a process comprising:
(a) providing a plurality of continuous metal matrix-coated fibers comprising monofilament reinforcing fibers selected from the group consisting of silicon carbide fibers, boron fibers, titanium diboride fibers, alumina fibers, and mixtures thereof, coated with a metal selected from the group consisting of titanium, nickel, iron, and alloys thereof;
(b) providing a consolidating apparatus capable of consolidating the continuous metal-matrix coated fibers into a continuous metal matrix composite tape in a nonreactive environment, and aligning the continuous metal matrix-coated fibers to effect longitudinal alignment of the fibers; and
(c) aligning the plurality of continuous metal matrix-coated fibers to effect longitudinal alignment of the fibers, and consolidating the continuous, longitudinally aligned, metal matrix-coated fibers into a metal matrix composite tape having no reinforcing fibers touching each other.
56. A metal matrix composite tape prepared according to a process comprising: (a) providing a plurality of continuous metal matrix-coated fibers comprising monofilament reinforcing fibers selected from the group consisting of silicon carbide fibers, boron fibers, titanium diboride fibers, alumina fibers, and mixtures thereof, coated with a metal selected from the group consisting of titanium, nickel, iron, and alloys thereof;
(b) providing consolidating rolls;
(c) providing a nonreactive environment around the consolidating rolls;
(d) longitudinally aligning the plurality of continuous metal matrix- coated fibers; and
-47- e a vanc ng e ong u na y a gne con nuous me a ma x- coated fibers through the consolidating rolls to consolidate the continuous metal matrix-coated fibers into a metal matrix composite tape having no reinforcing fibers touching each other
57. The metal matrix composite tape of claim 28 prepared from metal matrix wires, ribbons, or foils in combination with the metal matrix-coated fibers.
58. A fiber reinforced metal matrix composite article comprising one or more layers of consolidated metal matrix tape and one or more layers of consolidated non-reinforced metal.
59. The fiber reinforced metal matrix composite article of claim 58 wherein the non-reinforced metal is the same metal as that in the metal matrix tape.
60. A fiber reinforced metal matrix composite article comprising one or more segments of consolidated metal matrix tape and one or more segments of consolidated non-reinforced metal wires or ribbons adjacent the segments of tape and in the plane defined by the tape.
61. The fiber reinforced metal matrix composite article of claim 60 wherein the non-reinforced metal in the wires or ribbons is the same metal as that in the metal matrix tape.
62. A process for preparing a continuous metal matrix composite tape comprising:
(a) providing a plurality of continuous metal matrix-coated fibers;
(b) providing a consolidating apparatus comprising:
(i) an enclosure for containing a nonreactive environment in the enclosure;
(ii) supply spools having a plurality of continuous metal matrix-coated fibers thereon; (iii) a collecting spool for collecting the continuous metal matrix composite tape;
-48- v conso a ng ro s w n e enc osure pos one e ween the supply spools and the collecting spool for consolidating the continuous-metal coated fibers into a continuous metal matrix composite tape; and (v) an alignment system positioned between the supply spools and the consolidating rolls to effect longitudinal alignment of the continuous metal matrix-coated fibers; wherein the alignment system comprises a comb, grooved guiding rods, interlocking grooved rolls, a plurality of guide tubes, or combinations thereof;
(c) providing a nonreactive environment in the enclosure;
(d) advancing the plurality of continuous metal matrix-coated fibers from the supply spools into the alignment system to effect longitudinal alignment of the fibers; (e) advancing the continuous, longitudinally aligned, metal matrix- coated fibers through the consolidating rolls to consolidate the continuous metal matrix-coated fibers into a metal matrix composite tape; and (f) collecting the metal matrix composite tape on the collecting spool.
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