Titanium matrix composites processed by continuous binder-powder coating: An alternative fabrication route

An alternative fabrication route for titanium metal matrix composites reinforced with continuous SiC filaments is proposed in this paper. Based on powder–cloth process, this new fabrication route is characterized, analyzed and its application viability is discussed considering the other related routes. Results have shown that the titanium matrix composites processed by continuous binder-powder coating (CBPC) present simultaneously good matrix densification and consolidation, also a weak interaction between matrix and fibers, when the hot pressing is performed under 150 MPa at temperature below β-transus. The most important characteristics of the CBPC process and its application viability are reported.