Reinforcement of a deposited structure forming a metal matrix composite
AssigneeRaytheon Technologies Corporation
InventorsGary D Roberge, William J. Brindley
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Abstract
A method for forming a reinforced metallic structure includes providing a tool having a formation surface corresponding to a desired structure shape of the reinforced metallic structure. The method also includes positioning a plurality of fibers on the formation surface of the tool. The method also includes depositing a layer of material on the plurality of fibers using a cold-spray technique. The method also includes removing the layer of material with the plurality of fibers from the tool to create the reinforced metallic structure.
Claims5
A reinforced metallic structure formed by a method comprising:
- positioning the plurality of fibers on a formation surface of a tool, the formation surface corresponding to a desired structure shape of the reinforced metallic structure;
- depositing a layer of material on the plurality of fibers using a cold-spray technique;
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- removing the layer of material with the plurality of fibers from the tool to create the reinforced metallic structure.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.