Embodiments of the present invention provide a method of forming a component comprising; providing a sleeve member formed from a metal matrix, composite material; and casting a cast portion of the component whereby at feast a portion of the cast portion Is provided within the sleeve member. Embodiments of the invention have the advantage that a component of increased stiffness may be fabricated compared with a cast component not comprising the sleeve member. The component may be formed to he of greater stiffness and reduced weight compared with a component of comparable strength and stiffness formed from a material such as steel.


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    Title :

    A method of forming a component by casting into a MMC sleeve


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2017-04-05


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B22D CASTING OF METALS , Gießen von Metallen / B60G VEHICLE SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENTS , Radaufhängungen und Federungen für Fahrzeuge



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