CPS Awarded Patent for Metal Matrix Composite Armor
CPS Corporation, the worldwide leader in the design and production of metal matrix composites, has recently been awarded a patent for their lightweight armor system (USPO #6955112B1). The armor is reinforced with AlSiC (Aluminum Silicon Carbide), a metal matrix composite, which is typically used for thermal management in electronics.
Lightweight armor systems can be used for a wide range of applications, including aircraft, light armored vehicles and body armor systems. A lightweight armor system may comprise multiple reinforcement materials layered with in a single metal matrix casting. These reinforcement materials are infiltrated with liquid metal, the liquid metal solidifies within the material layers of open porosity forming a hybrid metal matrix composite armor assembly in the desired product shape geometry. The metal infiltration process allows for metal to penetrate throughout the overall structure extending from one layer to the next, thereby binding the layers together and integrating the structure.
The CPS AlSiC net-shape fabrication process both produces the composite material and fabricates the product geometry, resulting in a cost-effective product and allowing rapid prototyping for high volume advanced thermal management solutions.
About CPS Corporation
CPS Corporation is the worldwide leader in the design and high-volume production of metal matrix composites. With over 30 years combined experience, CPS engineers and scientists use a net-shape fabrication process, including patented QuickSet(TM) injection molding and QuickCast(TM) infiltration. AlSiC components are utilized in applications in the wireless communications infrastructure, high-performance microprocessor, motor controller, and other microelectronic markets. CPS' customers include TI, Motorola, HP, Agilent and Amkor. For more information on CPS' AlSiC components, contact CPS at 1 (508) 222-0614 x42; e-mail marko@alsic.com, or visit www.alsic.com.
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