Catalogue of Polosh Technologies 2012 Part 2 - Polonia

„Aluminium matrix composites with the textile 3-D (3D-CF/Al-MMC)
type reinforcement for parts operating under complex loads in the
automotive industry and machine building sector."
The aim of this German-Polish bilateral project is to combine the possibilities offered by
materials science, mechanical engineering and technology to develop an effective, optimised in
terms of mechanical properties, and sustainable approach to the fabrication of carbon fibre /
aluminium matrix composites reinforced with 3D type fabric. Within the framework of the
project, theoretical and technological backgrounds will be developed to use a considerable
potential of the low density metal matrix composites, and also wide opportunities to design
their properties. Particular emphasis will be placed on selection of appropriate fibres and
aluminium alloys, and best techniques of their modification, as well as optimising the strength
of 3D shaped elements based on the available fabrics and allowing for the thermomechanical
service loads under different operating conditions.
Contact Person Data
Head of Center for High-Temperature Studies
Assoc. Prof. Natalia Sobczak, DSc, PhD, Eng.
phone: + 48 12 26 18 521
fax: + 48 12 266 08 70
e-mail: natalie@iod.krakow.pl
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