Reaction bonded sic-diamond (rbsic-diamond) composite with machinable features

Abstract

Systems and methods are provided for reaction bonded SiC-diamond (RBSiC-Diamond) composite with machinable features. A reaction bonded silicon carbide (SiC) based article may have a main structure formed using a first composite, and machinable areas formed using a second composite added to the main structures, to form a single continuous structure. The first composite may be silicon carbide (SiC) composite combined with at least one other element or compound (e.g., diamond), where the at least one other element or compound is selected to ensure meeting one or more performance criteria. Adding the other element or compound makes the main structure hard to machine or tool. The second composite may include silicon carbide (SiC) composite. The machinable areas may require machining or tooling, and the second composite may be easier to machine or tool than the first composite. The first composite is reaction bond to the second composite through infiltration bonding.

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