Particle reinforcement of cast magnesium components

Abstract

As part of the “Metallverbunde” project sponsored by the “Bayerische Forschungsstiftung” research foundation, an engine accessories component made from magnesium alloy AJ62 with reinforcement from silicon carbide particles was produced at BMW Group. The integrated procedures described below were developed in cooperation with the project partners “Neue Materialien Furth GmbH” and the departments of “Design Engineering and CAD” and “Metallic Materials” at the University of Bayreuth.