Oxide and boron infiltration followed by CVI and heat treatment forms borides in carbon composites to stabilize brake wear and extend service life.
Heating and pressing friction material after forming removes manual clamping, stabilizes brake pad quality, and shortens heat treatment.
Chopped carbon fiber, boron-based powder, and CVI densification raise aircraft brake heat capacity while preserving manufacturable composite structure.
Partial densification and silicon infiltration form SiC whiskers in carbon brake composites, improving wear resistance and heat capacity.