Actuality of machining particle reinforced metal matrix composites

Abstract：Particle reinforced metal matrix composites (PRMMCs) possess excellent complex physical and mechanical characteristics and are the hard?to?machine materials.Consequently, they are the priority research in the cutting field.And the current machining methods of these materials are divided into two parts:conventional machining processes and non?conventional machining processes.The development of machining technology in PRMMCs is presented, and the adaptability of different machining methods and the problems needed to be solved are also presented so as to offer references to the study and production application in this field.

Keyword：PRMMCs;conventional machining processes;nonconventional machining processes;