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A method of hot forming bends or deflections in preconsolidated metal matrix composite panels comprised of unidirectional filaments of boron, borsic, alumina, or graphite in aluminum or titanium base metals without limitation of orientation of the filaments relative to axes of the formed bends or de

A method of hot forming bends or deflections in preconsolidated metal matrix composite panels comprised of unidirectional filaments of boron, borsic, alumina, or graphite in aluminum or titanium base metals without limitation of orientation of the filaments relative to axes of the formed bends or deflections.

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A method of forming bends or deflections in a preconsolidated metal matrix composite workpiece consisting of boron, borsic, alumina or graphite filaments in aluminum or titanium base metals, said method comprising the steps of: (a) locating the composite workpiece between open male and female member

A method of forming bends or deflections in a preconsolidated metal matrix composite workpiece consisting of boron, borsic, alumina or graphite filaments in aluminum or titanium base metals, said method comprising the steps of: (a) locating the composite workpiece between open male and female members of a forming die; (b) bringing the workpiece and at least the die faces to a temperature Of from approximately 910°F. to approximately 935°F.; and, (c) closing the die members at a rate of from 5 to 12 mils per minute after both male and female die members are in contact with the workpiece and until the die members are completely closed.