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Performance of MMC Rotors in Dynamometer Testing
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Automotive brake rotors produced from metal matrix composites (MMCs) were subjected to dynamometer tests. The thermal response during fade stops, the failure temperature, and the wear performance of the rotors were studied as functions of various material and design parameters, such as rotor thickness, composition of the rotors, inertial load, and cooling air speed. The performance of the MMC rotors was also compared with that of commercially available production cast iron rotors. The data related to the maximum operating temperature (MOT) as a function of the silicon carbide level in a composite rotor is also presented. The testing indicates that metal matrix composite materials may be strong candidates for brake rotors in future models of motor vehicles.
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Dwivedi, R., "Performance of MMC Rotors in Dynamometer Testing," SAE Technical Paper 940848, 1994, https://doi.org/10.4271/940848.Also In
References
- Brake System Dynamometer Test Procedure Passenger Cars - SAE J212 JUN80 SAE 1980
- Dwivedi R. Altland G. Barron-Antolin P. Leighton J. Gillespie, T. “Applications of Metal Matrix Composites in High Performance Racing Engines,” SAE Technical Paper Series 911770