Low-cost machining of ceramic-fiber reinforced ceramic composites (2-D) and the effects on tensile properties

Stephen T. Gonczy, Edgar Lara-Curzio, Laura Riester, Elizabeth P. Butler, Stephen C. Danforth, W. Roger Cannon

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Abstract

CFCCs have much greater damage tolerance than monolithic ceramics and can be cut by abrasive water-jet cutting methods, which are significantly less expensive than diamond machining. The critical issue is whether the water-jet cutting has a deleterious effect on the CFCC mechanical properties. The diamond machining and water-jet cutting methods were compared for 2D CFCC tensile coupons made with Blackglas ceramic matrix and Nicalon fabric. Results show that abrasive water-jet cutting has no negative effect on the tensile strength and strain-to-failure of the Blackglas CFCCs and is a suitable low-cost alternative machining method, given the differences in surface finish an dimensional tolerances compared to diamond machining.

Original languageEnglish
Pages217-238
Number of pages22
StatePublished - 1994
Externally publishedYes
EventProceedings of the 1994 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition - Chicago, IL, USA
Duration: Nov 6 1994Nov 11 1994

Conference

ConferenceProceedings of the 1994 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition
CityChicago, IL, USA
Period11/6/9411/11/94

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