Selective Laser Sintering and Reaction Sintering of Ceramic Composites

Selective Laser Sintering and Reaction Sintering (SLS and SLRS) are used as methods of forming composites and preforms. Al20jAI and SiC/AI were studied as model systems. Ceramic and metallic powders are mixed and locally sintered using SLS and SLRS. Post processing heat treatment was also employed. Wettability and residual stress aspects of this process are discussed.Mechanical Engineerin