Aluminum matrix composites have several advantages over conventional aluminum alloys. However, the presence of ceramic phase in the metal matrix composites deteriorates the formability of aluminum matrix composites. Hence, it is necessary to evaluate the formability of metal matrix composites so as to investigate and implement any remedial measures, if needed. The formability of a material is specified by its flow stress, which depends on the forming temperature and the deformation rates. The present work is, therefore, initiated to study the hot working characteristics of 6061 Al reinforced with 15% silicon carbide particulates produced by stir casting method. Ring compression tests were performed to study the material flow characteristics in the temperature range of 300degreesC to 500degreesC and strain rate range from 0.0857S(-1) to 2.7S(-1). From the experimental results the true stress and true strain were estimated for different temperatures and strain rates. Flow curves were constructed and the strength coefficients (K) and strain-hardening exponents (n) were estimated at different temperatures and different strain rates. Optical micrographs were taken on all samples to make structure - property correlations. It was observed that the flow stress, the strength coefficient (K) and strain-hardening exponent (n) decreased with increasing temperature and decreasing strain rate.