Fabrication and Wear Analysis of Aluminium Matrix Composite Reinforced by SiC Micro and Nano Particles

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amir Hussain Idrisi ◽  
Abdel-Hamid Ismail Mourad
Keyword(s):  
Metal Matrix Composites ◽  
Matrix Composite ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Pressure Vessels ◽  
Nano Particles ◽  
Aluminium Matrix ◽  
Wear Behaviour ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Aluminium Matrix Composite ◽  
Structural Applications

Metal matrix composites (MMCs) constitute an important class of weight-efficient structural material which empowering every field of engineering applications. Aluminium based metal matrix composites contains potential for high specific strength and advanced structural applications, as well as good elevated temperature resistance along with light weight application. However, need for improved tribological performance has led to the fabrication of newer variants of the composite. In the present work, aluminium based metal matrix composite (MMCs) developed through stir casting route by reinforcing different weight percentage of SiC micro (5% and 10%) and nano (1% and 2%) particles. In this research, 5083 aluminium alloy is used as matrix phase due its broad range of industrial applications. Wear behaviour of the developed aluminium matrix composite (AMC) was investigated under different conditions of applied load, operation time and speed. The analysis carried out at room temperature for three different loads (10N, 20N, and 30N) with varying four different operation times (30 mins, 60 mins, 90 mins, and 120 mins). The speed was kept constant at 1450 rpm during all experiments. The results of all considered composites are investigated and the composite with 2% SiC nano reinforcement is identified as a superior among all other composition for tribological applications point of view. Also the developed aluminium matrix composites have potential applications in many industries such as pressure vessels, pipe fittings, boat hulls, gears and pistons.

Experimental Study on Dry Sliding Wear Behaviour of Al-B4C-Gr Metal Matrix Composite at Different Temperatures

2019 ◽  
Vol 895 ◽  
pp. 96-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
B.N. Sharath ◽  
K.S. Madhu ◽  
C.V. Venkatesh
Keyword(s):  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Metal Matrix Composite ◽  
Metal Matrix Composites ◽  
Matrix Composite ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Wear Behaviour ◽  
Dry Sliding Wear ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Influence Of Process Parameters ◽  
Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites

In the present scenario aluminium is an useful metal due its admirable properties such as light weight, low cost and excellent thermal conductivity.In order to take advantages of these properties aluminium is being used to make the metal matrix composites for tribological application, In this present investigation effort has been made to assess the wear properties of Al–B4C–Gr metal matrix composite at various temperatures such as 323° K, 373° K and 423° K. Al–B4C–Gr Hybrid metal matrix composites were fabricated by stir casting technique. The influence of parameters like load, speed, distance and temperature on the wear rate was investigated. A plan of experiments, based on Taguchi model with L27 orthogonal array and analysis of variance was employed to investigate the influence of process parameters on the wear behaviour of these hybrid metal matrix composites. The wear resistance increased with increasing temperature, but wear resistance decreased at higher loads. It was observed that the abrasive wear is dominates while sliding as observed by SEM analysis of worn out specimens.

Hot Drilling of Aluminium Matrix Composite

2011 ◽  
Vol 678 ◽  
pp. 95-104
Author(s):  
Riccardo Donnini ◽  
Loredana Santo ◽  
Vincenzo Tagliaferri
Keyword(s):  
Metal Matrix Composites ◽  
Matrix Composite ◽  
Material Properties ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Surface Material ◽  
Dry Machining ◽  
Aluminium Matrix Composite ◽  
Working Temperature

The aim of this paper is to investigate the behaviour in terms of drilling forces and roughness of Metal Matrix Composites (MMC) in hot drilling machining. In particular, Al2009/(SiC)w, Al6061/(SiC)w, and Al6061(Al2O3)p metal matrix composites were used, and the adopted temperature were in the range 20°C-160°C. A comparison with drilling at room temperature has been discussed. The results have shown the sensible influence of the working temperature on drilling forces and on surface material properties. In the case of Al2009/(SiC)w a minimum in the drilling forces has been found, making possible the dry machining and improving the cutting conditions. Instead, for Al6061/(SiC)W and Al6061(Al2O3)p in the used temperature range no minimum appears.

TEM examination of 2014-SiC metal matrix composite

1988 ◽  
Vol 46 ◽  
pp. 726-727
Author(s):  
M. G. Burke ◽  
M. N. Gungor ◽  
P. K. Liaw
Keyword(s):  
Metal Matrix Composite ◽  
Metal Matrix Composites ◽  
Matrix Composite ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Tensile Deformation ◽  
Microstructural Characterization ◽  
Thin Foil ◽  
Matrix Alloy ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Ion Milling

Aluminum-based metal matrix composites offer unique combinations of high specific strength and high stiffness. The improvement in strength and stiffness is related to the particulate reinforcement and the particular matrix alloy chosen. In this way, the metal matrix composite can be tailored for specific materials applications. The microstructural characterization of metal matrix composites is thus important in the development of these materials. In this study, the structure of a p/m 2014-SiC particulate metal matrix composite has been examined after extrusion and tensile deformation.Thin-foil specimens of the 2014-20 vol.% SiCp metal matrix composite were prepared by dimpling to approximately 35 μm prior to ion-milling using a Gatan Dual Ion Mill equipped with a cold stage. These samples were then examined in a Philips 400T TEM/STEM operated at 120 kV. Two material conditions were evaluated: after extrusion (80:1); and after tensile deformation at 250°C.

scholarly journals Improvement in Hardness and Wear Behaviour of Iron-Based Mn–Cu–Sn Matrix for Sintered Diamond Tools by Dispersion Strengthening

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (7) ◽  
pp. 1774
Author(s):  
Elżbieta Cygan-Bączek ◽  
Piotr Wyżga ◽  
Sławomir Cygan ◽  
Piotr Bała ◽  
Andrzej Romański
Keyword(s):  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Metal Matrix Composites ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Base Material ◽  
Wear Behaviour ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Diamond Tools ◽  
Abrasion Wear ◽  
Sintered Diamond ◽  
Abrasive Stone

The work presents the possibility of fabricating materials for use as a matrix in sintered metallic-diamond tools with increased mechanical properties and abrasion wear resistance. In this study, the effect of micro-sized SiC, Al2O3, and ZrO2 additives on the wear behaviour of dispersion-strengthened metal-matrix composites was investigated. The development of metal-matrix composites (based on Fe–Mn–Cu–Sn–C) reinforced with micro-sized particles is a new approach to the substitution of critical raw materials commonly used for the matrix in sintered diamond-impregnated tools used for the machining of abrasive stone and concrete. The composites were prepared using spark plasma sintering (SPS). Apparent density, microstructural features, phase composition, Young’s modulus, hardness, and abrasion wear resistance were determined. An increase in the hardness and wear resistance of the dispersion-strengthened composites as compared to the base material (Fe–Mn–Cu–Sn–C) and the commercial alloy Co-20% WC provides metallic-diamond tools with high-performance properties.

scholarly journals Comparison of cutting mechanism when machining micro and nano-particles reinforced SiC/Al metal matrix composites

2018 ◽  
Vol 203 ◽  
pp. 636-647 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiangyu Teng ◽  
Wanqun Chen ◽  
Dehong Huo ◽  
Islam Shyha ◽  
Chao Lin
Keyword(s):  
Metal Matrix Composites ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Nano Particles ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Cutting Mechanism

scholarly journals Friction Stir Processing of Hybrid Al-Si Alloy Metal Matrix Composite

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vipin Sharma ◽  
Yogesh Dewang ◽  
Pardeep Kumar Nagpal ◽  
Suresh Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Metal Matrix Composite ◽  
Metal Matrix Composites ◽  
Matrix Composite ◽  
Friction Stir Processing ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Friction Stir ◽  
Zircon Sand ◽  
Sand Particles

Abstract Metal matrix composites are an important class of material that is developing rapidly to fulfil the diversified engineering requirements. The metal matrix composites are attractive owing to superior properties as compared to monolithic material. Their properties are dependent on various factors and fabrication techniques. The metal matrix composites are associated with several issues which hinder their full potential. In the present study friction stir processing is applied on the metal matrix composite as a post-processing operation. The friction stir processing offers many advantages owing to the solid-state nature of the processing. Stir cast metal matrix composites are prepared by using zircon sand particles of 50 µm in the matrix of LM13 aluminium alloy. The friction stir processing is applied on the metal matrix plates at a constant rotational speed and traverse speed of 1400 rpm and 63 mm/min, respectively. Multiple passes of friction stir processing are applied to elucidate the effect of the number of passes on microstructural modification. Microstructural examination showed a significant improvement in eutectic silicon morphology and distribution of zircon sand particles. A more than 5 times reduction as compared to the initial size was observed in the zircon sand particles after four passes of friction stir processing. The processed metal matrix composite also exhibits improvement in tensile strength and hardness.

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