Carbon Long Fiber Reinforced Aluminum Matrix Composites – Parameter Studies and Numerical Simulations of the Infiltration Process

Within this work, the development of a cost efficient and reliable production technique for infiltrating carbon fibers with aluminum using a conventional cold chamber die casting machine is reported. Results are presented that demonstrate the large potential of pressure die casting as a low cost manufacturing process for carbon fiber reinforced aluminum matrix composites. The influence of process parameters on the infiltration behaviour is investigated and compared to results gained by numerical simulation.