Comparative exploration among the traditional and modern fabrication processes for cost-effective method for aluminum metal matrix composites fabrication: A review

The notable characteristics of aluminum metal matrix composites (AMMCs), including their well-known thermal properties, strength, toughness, and modulus, have contributed to their widespread adoption across various sectors such as railway, electronics, defense, aerospace, and sporting goods industries, and are more valuable in the aerospace industry. In the context of aerospace and aircraft manufacturing, the advantageous attributes of AMMCs, such as low density, appropriate thermal expansion and conductivity, and high stiffness and strength, are critical considerations. In addition, there is a demand for straightforward and cost-effective methods for fabricating AMMCs to broaden their applicability. In order to form AMMCs, this article highlights the differences between traditional manufacturing methods such as stir casting, compression casting, infiltration, spray forming, powder metallurgy, and innovative fabrication processes such as hydrothermal oxidation, nitridation-induced self-forming process, selective laser melting, graphene reinforcement, and advanced fabrication processes. In addition, this work aims to outline the basic methods used in producing aluminum-based metal matrix composites and suggest the most economical approach for use in engineering and science.