Electroplating and electroforming: A solution containing metal ions loaded with reinforcing particles is co-deposited forming a composite material
Stir casting: Discontinuous reinforcement is stirred into molten metal, which is allowed to solidify
Squeeze casting: Molten metal is injected into a form with fibers pre-placed inside it
Spray deposition: Molten metal is sprayed onto a continuous fiber substrate
Reactive processing: A chemical reaction occurs, with one of the reactants forming the matrix and the other the reinforcement