Friction stir welding on aluminum 6092/sic/25p/t6 metal matrix composite: Its microstructure evolution and mechanical properties

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Umar Bin Patthi ◽  
Mokhtar Awang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Friction Stir Welding ◽  
Metal Matrix Composite ◽  
Matrix Composite ◽  
Microstructure Evolution ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Friction Stir

Friction Stir Welding of Aluminum Metal Matrix Composite Containers for Electric Components

2014 ◽  
Vol 611-612 ◽  
pp. 1445-1451 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jukka Pakkanen ◽  
Andreas Huetter ◽  
Cecilia Poletti ◽  
Norbert Enzinger ◽  
Christof Sommitsch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Expansion ◽  
Friction Stir Welding ◽  
Metal Matrix Composite ◽  
Matrix Composite ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Base Material ◽  
Stir Zone ◽  
Friction Stir ◽  
Joint Geometry ◽  
Gas Tightness

For aerospace applications, light-weight boxes to protect and carry electronic equipment need to be sealed. The main requirements on the components are low thermal expansion and gas tightness. The common material for such an application is a metal matrix composite (MMC). The MMC suggested here consists of A356 aluminum alloy matrix with 15 vol.% SiC particle reinforcement. A safe limit for the electronic component inside the boxes during sealing is determined to be 180°C. Due to the boundary conditions gas tightness and low heat input, Friction Stir Welding (FSW) might be an alternative to the employed joining techniques. For the FSW process the T-Joint is the most appropriate joint geometry in respect to the box design. The geometry of the lid has to ensure the backing system for the stir zone inside the box. A successful welding of the box was done after a joint geometry optimization. The examination of the welded box concerns material characterization with microscopic methods, measuring thermal expansion in base material and stir zone and temperature measurement while FSW.

Assessment of the mechanical properties of aluminium metal matrix composite: A review

2018 ◽  
Vol 38 (6) ◽  
pp. 267-298 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manish Maurya ◽  
Sudhir Kumar ◽  
Vivek Bajpai
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Metal Matrix Composite ◽  
Matrix Composite ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Processing Technique ◽  
Bench Mark ◽  
Friction Stir ◽  
Study Guides

In the present scenario, composites are in huge demand in the industries due to their light weight, wear resistance, stiffness and high strength. The functional and structural properties were improved according to the need of industry. Particulate reinforcement is one of the methods to enhance the strength, ductility and toughness of the composites. Stir casting or friction stir processing technique was used to fabricate the metal matrix composite. For technology seekers it is very difficult to select appropriate techniques because there is lack of bench mark standards and industry experiences. The novel contribution of this paper is to provide systematic approaches and methodology which enable academic user as well as industry persons to select appropriate method and parameters for the fabrication of the metal matrix composite. This study guides the new researchers to fabricate and characterize the mechanical properties of aluminium-based composites reinforced with Al2O3, B4C, SiC, TiC, graphite and TiB2 particles.

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