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The present invention contemplates a method of fabricating a ring or disk having select regions reinforced with a metal matrix composite material. In one embodiment the method includes forming the ring or disk of a high strength iron-cobalt metal matrix composite material. The ring or disk is formed

The present invention contemplates a method of fabricating a ring or disk having select regions reinforced with a metal matrix composite material. In one embodiment the method includes forming the ring or disk of a high strength iron-cobalt metal matrix composite material. The ring or disk is formed by joining a plurality of metallic members with a composite member located between the metallic members. The metallic members and the composite member form a preassembly, which is subjected to a thermal and pressure cycle so as to cause a metallurgical bonding of the metallic members.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A method, comprising:providing a monolithic first member having a space defined therein, a monolithic cap member, a pair of monolithic second members, and a composite reinforcing third member;forming a pre-assembly by positioning the composite reinforcing third member b

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A method, comprising:providing a monolithic first member having a space defined therein, a monolithic cap member, a pair of monolithic second members, and a composite reinforcing third member;forming a pre-assembly by positioning the composite reinforcing third member between the pair of monolithic second members within the space in the first member;positioning the cap member adjacent the first member so as to enclose the space within the first member;evacuating the space within the first member and forming a fluid tight enclosure around the space; andjoining the monolithic components together.