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Aluminum Metal Matrix composite is a widely used material in various automobile and aerospace applications. This material is complex to manufacture and machine due to its mechanical properties. The widely used manufacturing techniques like squeeze casing, centrifugal casting show promising results, while different machining process which are conventional and non-conventional methods are discussed. Between the different techniques discussed, squeeze casting is suitable for complex shapes. In the case of machining the laser, machining has a high removal rate, the abrasive jet has a better surface finish and tool with Chemical vapour decomposition diamond coated has a better removal rate of material compared to that of the normal tool.

Keywords

Machining, Manufacturing; Aluminum, Composite.

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