Objective The aim is to demonstrate the feasibility of producing near-net-shape components from particulate reinforced aluminium alloy matrix composite ingot material via a range of casting processes of relevance to mass production applications. Whilst concentrating on specific metal matrix composite (MMC) formulations and specific casting processes the programme will also provide generic enabling technologies relevant to a wider range of MMC formulations and applications. Amongst the specific technical objectives the following are expected to have generic significance to the wider field of cast MMC developments : -identification of MMC formulations of potential use to mass production applications; -development of new melt treatment and handling practices to facilitate component manufacture from MMC materials. Fields of science engineering and technologymaterials engineeringcompositesnatural scienceschemical sciencesinorganic chemistrypost-transition metals Programme(s) FP2-BRITE/EURAM 1 - Specific research and technological development programme (EEC) in the fields of industrial manufacturing technologies and advanced materials applications (BRITE/EURAM), 1989-1992 Topic(s) Data not available Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme Data not available Coordinator United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) EU contribution No data Address Harwell Laboratory OX11 0RA Didcot United Kingdom See on map Total cost No data Participants (4) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all Foseco International Ltd United Kingdom EU contribution No data Address 285 Long Acre Nechells B7 5JR Birmingham See on map Total cost No data Hydro Aluminium AS Norway EU contribution No data Address 6601 SUNNDALSORA See on map Total cost No data REGIE NATIONALE DES USINES RENAULT France EU contribution No data Address 8-10, AVENUE EMILE ZOLA 92109 BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT See on map Total cost No data Vereinigte Aluminiumwerke AG Germany EU contribution No data Address Georg-von-Boeselager-Straße 53117 Bonn See on map Total cost No data