Investigation of Machining Behavior of Metal Matrix Composite: A Review

Abstract

Machining converts raw material into the required component as per dimensions by the removal of material, the utilization of MMC in different industries are not generalized as expected due to difficulty in machining MMC materials. There must be a combination of properties in a material for specific purpose, now a days the component having modern technology works in an environment that are special, like very high temperature, vacuum, high hydrostatic pressure like deep sea, etc. Conventional materials are not meeting such requirements for such requirements metal matrix composite (MMC) is the right choice. Metal matrix composites (MMCs) generally consist of lightweight metal alloys of aluminum, magnesium, or titanium, reinforced with ceramic particulate, whiskers, or fibers. The reinforcement is very important because it determines the mechanical properties, cost, and performance of a given composite