UNIVERSITY OF BATANGAS

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT FOR THE

REQUIREMENTS IN THE SUBJECT
OJT-ME PLANT VISIT/OJT

NARRATIVE REPORT IN COMPOSITE MATERIALS-METAL MATRIX COMPOSITE

SUBMITTED BY:
BAUTISTA, ARHBIELLE KATE A.
1401997

SUBMITTED TO:
ENGR. GILBERT M. MENDOZA, ECE, ME
INSTRUCTOR

JULY 2021
Name: Bautista, Arhbielle Kate A.

Year & Course: 5th Year / BSME

Topic: Composite Materials-Metal Matrix Composite

Speaker: Dr. B. Radha Krishnan

Date and Time: September 26, 2020

Venue: Live Webinar via Youtube and IFERP website

A. INTRODUCTION

Metal Matrix Composite are composite materials made up of at least two

constituent pieces, one of which is a metal (aluminum, magnesium, iron, cobalt, or

copper) called the matrix phase. A metal matrix composite (MMC) is a composite

material made up of at least two constituent pieces, one of which must be a metal and

the other of which can be a different metal or another material like ceramic or organic

compound.

The metal alloy identification of the matrix, as well as the material type, volume

fraction, and form of the ceramic reinforcement, are used to identify a metal matrix

composite system.

B. KNOWLEDGE / LEARNING ACQUIRED

In this webinar I learned that Metal Matrix Composite can be used in various

areas, such as automotive engineering, aviation industry, and other light and heavy
 industries. Because of their hardness, specific strength, and creep resistance,

MMCs are an excellent alternative to traditional materials. The unique features of

these materials have expanded their range of uses to include sports and electronic

applications, where thermal properties and the correct coefficient of thermal

expansion are critical. MMCs, particularly aluminum alloys with reinforced

particles, are widely employed as structural materials in high-tech areas like

aerospace, defense, automotive, and civil engineering.

C. OBSERVATION

In my understanding the matrix is responsible for binding the fiber

reinforcement, transferring loads between fibers, determining the net form of the

composite component, and determining the surface quality. A polymer, ceramic,

metal, or carbon composite matrix can be used. Composite materials have

numerous advantages, including decreased weight, optimal strength and

stiffness, enhanced fatigue life, corrosion resistance, and superior design

practice, as well as lower assembly costs due to fewer detail components and

fasteners.

D. RECOMMENDATION / SUGGESTION

Metal-matrix composites should be considered in the preliminary design

stage wherever possible, and more information regarding these composites

should be made available to designers. As with any new technology, ongoing

efforts should be made to reduce the costs of producing the basic material, in this

case, filaments and fabrication. As more of these systems enter production, the
demand for well-defined quality control, maintenance, and repair procedures will

grow. And also commitments should be made for a number of flight tests with the

new materials in engine applications.