Solid-state method Solid-state method is a method of mixing matrix metal and reinforcing material to form a new composite material. These methods include powder metallurgy, hot pressing, hot isostatic pressing, bonding, extrusion stretching, explosive welding and so on.

Liquid-phase method Liquid-phase method is a method of mixing matrix metal and reinforcing material in molten state to form a new composite material. These methods include vacuum pressure impregnation, squeeze casting, stirring casting, liquid metal impregnation, spray deposition, in-situ reaction generation and so on.

Surface compounding methods Surface compounding methods include physical vapor deposition, chemical vapor deposition, thermal spraying, electroless plating, electroplating and composite plating.