Wax pattern, plaster mold casting process for making magnesium alloy base composites reinforced by age hardening stainless steel, 17-7 PH, short fibers was studied. Steps of making composites are, 1st. fibers fill up in a plaster mold put in double magnetic field of AC, DC solenoid coils, 2nd. the mold with fibrous preforms is preheated, then, infiltrated molten magnesium alloy in vacuum casting system. Molten magnesium reacts upon plaster mold material, particularly high temperature preheated mold with fibrous preform inside. Some times, the mold is broken down by this reaction. Boron, and fluorine compounds are good inhibitors for this reaction. Near net shape composites castings of mechanical test specimen have fiber volume fraction of 39.3 %, and fiber alignment of 8.33° in axis. Tensile strength is 462.3 MPa, and fatigue strength is 140 MPa. Automotive engine connecting rod was casted in this system. Fibers aligned along curve of the shape of connecting rod.
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