A metal matrix composite (MMC), such as a brake drum, includes a preform having ceramic particles and ceramic fibers and defining a plurality of voids. As we known that the metal-matrix composite have been used for brake rotors and brake pads for years,they are typically costly and often require batch processing.While some leading company is attempting combine an MMC brake wear surface inside a low-cost and easy-to-machine cast-aluminum drum brake body,such as Accuride corp.

As a rotating mass cantilevered on the suspension, brakes represent valuable weight on the vehicle,Vehicle manufacturers place a premium value on the reduction of unsprung mass, in many cases, twice the value of mass reduced elsewhere on the vehicle.The military vehicles, weight reduction in structural components translates to greater operational flexibility — the ability to carry more payload, drive more easily over unimproved roads and/or support more protective armor.he MMC brake drum is anticipated to offer longer service life to fleet operators, reduced stopping distance and increased payloads in addition to weight savings.

Especially in the light of some relevant studies, it concludes that the aluminum alloys have less weight,less deformation,minimum temperature at the surface.Hence,the silicon aluminum alloys can be ideal material for the brake drum application of lightweight tactical vehicles. Baienwei not only specializes in manufacturing hypereutectic AlSi alloy(replacement material AlSi17CuMg) for automotive and motor sports industry,but also producing controlled expansion(CE) alloys for electronic packages.The AlSi alloys performance is high reliability and cost effective.

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