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Hybrid Manufacturing and Sales Expected to Surge
According to recent statistics, the number of Americans driving hybrid cars jumped more than 25% in a year, a trend that is expected to continue because of high gasoline prices and automakers' plans for more hybrid models. Combining the new technology used in hybrid automobiles with new metal technologies like metal injection molding and composites, could open the road to new opportunities.
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Silicon Carbide Reinforced Aluminum for Performance Electronic Packages
AlSiC™ (Silicon Carbide Reinforced Aluminum) metal matrix composites have emerged during the last decade as the material of choice in the electronics industry. Its light weight, high thermal conductivity, high stiffness and tailored coefficient of thermal expansion properties have made it perfect for use in many electronic applications. AFT's Composites business has been using the material with great success in the fabrication of electronic packages with very tight dimensional control, pure metal skin, cast-in seal rings, cast-in electrical connectors, as well as ceramic and glass substrates.
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The Unique Capabilities and Advantages of Pressure Infiltrated Casting
Pressure Infiltrated Casting™ (PIC) has come a long way in recent years. It has proven to be up to the challenges of delivering products with tight tolerances, high thermal conductivity, tailored coefficient expansion, reduced weight and high stiffness. And while it has seen recent applications in net-shaped metal reinforced components—primarily AlSiC—graphite reinforced aluminum and diamond reinforced aluminum have recently been developed.
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Composites
Developing your part is a multiple step process. At Advanced Forming Technology, we will work with you to create the best possible design out of the most efficient and cost effective materials. In this section each month, we will provide you with a checklist to assist you in the process. Read more to find out about Metal Matrix Composites (AlSiC) and Graphite-Aluminum Composites.
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