scholarly journals Towards Analysis and Optimization for Contact Zone Temperature Changes and Specific Wear Rate of Metal Matrix Composite Materials Produced from Recycled Waste

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (18) ◽  
pp. 5145
Author(s):  
Aydın Güneş ◽  
Emin Salur ◽  
Abdullah Aslan ◽  
Mustafa Kuntoğlu ◽  
Khaled Giasin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Wear Rate ◽  
Contact Zone ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Microstructural Analysis ◽  
Tribological Performance ◽  
Specific Wear Rate ◽  
Structural Problems ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Zone Temperature

Tribological properties are important to evaluate the in-service conditions of machine elements, especially those which work as tandem parts. Considering their wide range of application areas, metal matrix composites (MMCs) serve as one of the most significant materials equipped with desired mechanical properties such as strength, density, and lightness according to the place of use. Therefore, it is crucial to determine the wear performance of these materials to obtain a longer life and to overcome the possible structural problems which emerge during the production process. In this paper, extensive discussion and evaluation of the tribological performance of newly produced spheroidal graphite cast iron-reinforced (GGG-40) tin bronze (CuSn10) MMCs, including optimization, statistical, graphical, and microstructural analysis for contact zone temperature and specific wear rate, are presented. For this purpose, two levels of production temperature (400 and 450 °C), three levels of pressure (480, 640, and 820 MPa), and seven different samples reinforced by several ingredients (from 0 to 40 wt% GGG-40, pure CuSn10, and GGG-40) were investigated. According to the obtained statistical results, the reinforcement ratio is remarkably more effective on contact zone temperature and specific wear rate than temperature and pressure. A pure CuSn10 sample is the most suitable option for contact zone temperature, while pure GGG-40 seems the most suitable material for specific wear rates according to the optimization results. These results reveal the importance of reinforcement for better mechanical properties and tribological performance in measuring the capability of MMCs.

Innovative approach to evaluate the wearing of nano TiO2 doped alumina ceramics in the light of image modelling

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Partha Haldar ◽  
Alok Mukherjee ◽  
Tapas Kumar Bhattacharya ◽  
Nipu Modak
Keyword(s):  
Wear Rate ◽  
Wear Track ◽  
Specific Wear Rate ◽  
Edge Density ◽  
Alumina Ceramics ◽  
Nano Tio2 ◽  
Image Histogram ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Density Index ◽  
Sobel Edge Detection

Abstract The present research is emphasized on the microscopic observation of post wear surface of nano TiO2 doped alumina ceramics to accesses wearing by promising image processing algorithms viz. entropy analysis, Sobel edge detection technique and entropy filtered image histogram analysis in relation to the extent of doping. The experimental results of specific wear rate showed an indicator with the extent of micro fracturing of grains, ploughing of materials and debris formation on the wear track after a long wear cycles in terms of entropy level, edge density index, entropy filtered image and the nature of histogram at different doping level. The lowest value of entropy level and edge density index is shown at the level of 1 wt.% TiO2 doped alumina ceramics due to the presence of low number of granularity and microfracture grains on the wear track causes the lowering of specific wear rate. The histogram of entropy filtered image for 1 wt.% doping is more uniformly distributed with the highest frequency and lowest skewness factor over a wide range of intensity values for 1 wt.% doping.

Investigations on tribological behaviour of AA7075-TiO2 composites under dry sliding conditions

2019 ◽  
Vol 71 (9) ◽  
pp. 1064-1071 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alagarsamy S.V. ◽  
Ravichandran M.
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Friction Coefficient ◽  
Wear Rate ◽  
Applied Load ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
Specific Wear Rate ◽  
Dry Sliding ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Content Type

Purpose Aluminium and its alloys are the most preferred material in aerospace and automotive industries because of their high strength-to-weight ratio. However, these alloys are found to be low wear resistance. Hence, the incorporation of ceramic particles with the aluminium alloy may be enhanced the mechanical and tribological properties. The purpose of this study is to optimize the specific wear rate and friction coefficient of titanium dioxide (TiO2) reinforced AA7075 matrix composites. The four wear control factors are considered, i.e. reinforcement (Wt.%), applied load (N), sliding velocity (m/s) and sliding distance (m). Design/methodology/approach The composites were fabricated through stir casting route with varying weight percentages (0, 5, 10 and 15 Wt.%) of TiO2 particulates. The mechanical properties of the composites were studied. The specific wear rate and friction coefficient of the newly prepared composites was determined by using a pin-on-disc apparatus under dry sliding conditions. Experiments were planned as per Taguchi’s L16 orthogonal design. Signal-to-noise ratio analysis was used to find the optimal combination of parameters. Findings The mechanical properties such as yield strength, tensile strength and hardness of the composites significantly improved with the addition of TiO2 particles. The analysis of variance result shows that the applied load and reinforcement Wt.% are the most influencing parameters on specific wear rate and friction coefficient during dry sliding conditions. The scanning electron microscope morphology of the worn surface shows that TiO2 particles protect the matrix from more removal of material at all conditions. Originality/value This paper provides a solution for optimal parameters on specific wear rate and friction coefficient of aluminium matrix composites (AMCs) using Taguchi methodology. The obtained results are useful in improving the wear resistance of the AA7075-TiO2 composites.

Mechanical Behavior of a Metal Matrix Nanocomposite Synthesized by High-Pressure Torsion via Diffusion Bonding

2016 ◽  
Vol 879 ◽  
pp. 1068-1073
Author(s):  
Han Joo Lee ◽  
Jae Kyung Han ◽  
Byung Min Ahn ◽  
Megumi Kawasaki ◽  
Terence G. Langdon
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
High Pressure ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
High Pressure Torsion ◽  
Ambient Temperatures ◽  
Metal Matrix Nanocomposite ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Zk60 Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Matrix Nanocomposite

High-pressure torsion (HPT) is one of the major severe plastic deformation (SPD) procedures where disk metals generally achieve exceptional grain refinement at ambient temperatures. HPT has been applied for the consolidation of metallic powders and bonding of machining chips whereas very limited reports examined the application of HPT for the fabrication of nanocomposites. An investigation was initiated to evaluate the potential for the formation of a metal matrix nanocomposite (MMNC) by processing two commercial metal disks of Al-1050 and ZK60 magnesium alloy through HPT at room temperature. Evolutions in microstructure and mechanical properties including hardness and plasticity were examined in the processed disks with increasing numbers of HPT turns up to 5. This study demonstrates the promising possibility for using HPT to fabricate a wide range of hybrid MMNCs from simple metals.

scholarly journals Study on Dry Sliding Wear and Friction Behaviour of Al7068/Si3N4/BN Hybrid Composites

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (21) ◽  
pp. 6560
Author(s):  
Kumar Subramanian ◽  
Sakthivel Murugesan ◽  
Dhanesh G. Mohan ◽  
Jacek Tomków
Keyword(s):  
Wear Rate ◽  
Metal Matrix Composites ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Sliding Wear ◽  
Hybrid Composites ◽  
Tribological Performance ◽  
Dry Sliding Wear ◽  
Dry Sliding ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Aluminium Metal

Hybrid aluminium metal matrix composites have the potential to replace single reinforced aluminium metal matrix composites due to improved properties. Moreover, tribological performance is critical for these composites, as they have extensive application areas, such as the automotive, aerospace, marine and defence industries. The present work aims to establish the tribological characteristics of Al7068/Si3N4/BN hybrid metal matrix composites prepared by stir casting route and studied using a pin-on-disc apparatus under dry sliding conditions. The hybrid composite samples were prepared at various weight percentages (0, 5, 10) of Si3N4 and BN particles. To investigate the tribological performance of the prepared composites, the wear experiments were conducted by varying the load (20, 40 and 60 N), sliding velocity (1.5, 2.5 and 3.5 m/s) and sliding distance (500, 1000 and 1500 m). Wear experimental runs were carried out based on the plan of experiments proposed by Taguchi. The minimum wear rate was found with the composite material reinforced with 10 wt. % of Si3N4 and 5 wt. % of BN. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was employed to analyse the effect of process parameters on wear rate and coefficient of friction (COF). The ANOVA test revealed that the weight fraction of Si3N4 has more of a contribution percentage (36.60%) on wear rate, and load has more of a contribution percentage (29.73%) on COF. The worn-out surface of the wear test specimens was studied using its corresponding SEM micrograph and correlated with the dry sliding wear experiment results.

Role of Zirconia Filler on Mechanical Properties and Dry Sliding Wear Behavior of Glass/Basalt Hybrid Fabric Reinforced Epoxy Composites

2019 ◽  
Vol 895 ◽  
pp. 200-205
Author(s):  
B.S. Kanthraju ◽  
Bheemappa Suresha ◽  
H.M. Somashekar
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Wear Rate ◽  
Sliding Wear ◽  
Wear Behavior ◽  
Mechanical Test ◽  
Basalt Fiber ◽  
Wear Test ◽  
Specific Wear Rate ◽  
Dry Sliding Wear ◽  
Dry Sliding

This paper presents the effect of zirconia filler on mechanical properties and dry sliding wear of bidirectional hybrid (glass and basalt fiber) fabric reinforced epoxy (G-B/E) composites. Fabrication was done by hand layup method followed by compression molding. The effect of zirconia filler loading on mechanical characteristics like hardness, tensile and flexure of fabricated G-B/E composites were determined according to ASTM standards. Also, wear behavior under dry sliding condition was performed using pin-on-disc machine for different applied normal loads/sliding distance. Experimental results reveal that incorporation of zirconia filler improves the mechanical properties. Further, the wear test results indicated addition of zirconia into G-B/E hybrid fiber composites plays important role on specific wear rate under the tribo-conditions selected for the study. Further, inclusion of zirconia into G-B/E composites shows improved wear resistance and addition of 6 wt. % of zirconia exhibits least specific wear rate compared to other hybrid G-B/E composites. In addition, Scanning electron microscope images of selected mechanical test fractured coupons also have been discussed.

scholarly journals Improving the surface quality and mechanical properties of selective laser sintered PA2200 components by the vibratory surface finishing process

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamaid M. Khan ◽  
Tolga B. Sirin ◽  
Gurkan Tarakci ◽  
Mustafa E. Bulduk ◽  
Mert Coskun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
Microstructural Analysis ◽  
Surface Hardness ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Surface Finishing ◽  
Finishing Process ◽  
Wide Range

Abstract This paper attempts to improve the physical and mechanical properties of selective laser sintered polyamide PA2200 components through a vibratory surface finishing process by inducing severe plastic deformation at the outer surface layers. The industrial target of additive manufacturing components is to obtain structures having surface roughness, hardness, and other mechanical properties equivalent to or better than those produced conventionally. Compared to the as-built SLS PA2200 samples, vibratory surface finishing treated specimens exhibited a smooth surface microstructure and more favorable roughness, hardness, and tensile strength. Also, the duration of the vibratory surface finishing process showed a further improvement in the surface roughness and hardness of the SLS samples. Compared to the as-built state, the roughness and hardness of the surface-treated samples improved by almost 90% and 15%, respectively. Consequently, microstructural analysis indicates that lower surface roughness and enhanced surface hardness is a crucial factor in influencing the overall tensile strength of SLS-PA2200 components. We consider that the combination of VSF and SLS processes can successfully handle a wide range of potential applications. This study also highlights the efficiency and applicability of the vibratory surface finishing process to other additive manufacturing processes and materials. Graphic abstract

scholarly journals Study of mechanical and wear characteristics of AL380 composite fabricated by introducing B4C using compo casting method

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4.5) ◽  
pp. 526
Author(s):  
Ch. V. M. Prasad ◽  
K. Mallikarjuna Rao
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Wear Rate ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Homogeneous Distribution ◽  
Al Alloy ◽  
Wear Properties ◽  
Casting Method ◽  
Pin On Disc ◽  
B4c Particles ◽  
Wear Tests

In the present work, Al380 Al alloy and B4C metal matrix composite was fabricated with different weight fractions (1%,2% and 3%) using compo-casting method. The wear properties of fabricated composite is tested by pin on disc apparatus. On different loads of 30N,60N and 90N the wear tests are performed. The mechanical properties of hardness and tensile strength are performed on brinell’s hardness apparatus and Ultimate tensile machine. The study of homogeneous distribution of B4C particles were examined by scanning electron microscope (SEM) in the composites. The result shows that the Al380 Al alloy reinforced with B4C particles, that composite improves the mechanical properties and wear rate. Increasing of wear rate with the increase in B4C particles in composites. Using Opti- cal microscope, the study of worn surfaces of pins were analyzed. 

Al-Si/SiC Metal Matrix Composites Produced by Spontaneous Infiltration

2011 ◽  
Vol 277 ◽  
pp. 21-26
Author(s):  
Anne Zulfia
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Metal Matrix Composites ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Microstructural Analysis ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Lower Porosity ◽  
Spontaneous Infiltration ◽  
Si Content

Aluminium Silicon reinforced with 50Vf% SiC has been produced by spontaneous infiltration at 900°C for 1 hour. Aluminium infiltrated preforms containing 1%wt Mg mixed with various of Si between 2 and 14wt%, as external dopant. However Al did not infiltrate a preform containing 1wt%Mg but if mixed with Si in the preform generated in more extensive infiltration. Effect of Si on characterisation of pure Al composites by spontaneous infiltration were studied and compared to Al-Si based matrix. Microstructural analysis of MMC as well as mechanical properties were also observed. It was found that increasing of Si content generated lower porosity thus increasing hardness due to aluminium could wet SiC preform well. Although the dopant was uniformly distributed throughout the perform but microstructural analysis and hardness measurements indicate that the resultant composite may not be uniform as infiltration inwards from the top to the bottom of preform.The hardness of Al-Si composites is significantly increased with increasing of Si for both externally and internally doped system. This is associated with decreasing porosity with higher Si in composites.

In-situ formed, ultrafine Al-Si composite materials: ductility

2019 ◽  
Vol 1-2 (92) ◽  
pp. 5-12
Author(s):  
P. Guba ◽  
A. Gesing ◽  
J. Sokolowski ◽  
A. Conle ◽  
A. Sobiesiak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Primary Silicon ◽  
Age Hardening ◽  
Ultrafine Metal ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Silicon Particles

Purpose: The work objective includes optimization of the casting production and heat treatment processes that will simultaneously maximize the combination of strength, hardness, and ductility for hypereutectic Al-Si compositions with Si volume fractions of as much as 25 vol.%. In addition, such an in-situ formed composite alloy will attain a unique combination of low production cost, high potential recycled content, and functional characteristics suitable for mission critical aerospace and vehicular applications. Design/methodology/approach: The unique High Pressure Die Casting Universal Metallurgical Simulator and Analyser (HPDC UMSA) was used for melting, cyclic melt treatment, and solidification of the hypereutectic Al-Si-X (A390). The produced as-cast structures contained colonies of nano-diameter Si whiskers and other morphologies, and absence of primary silicon particles. Heat treated structures rendered nano and ultrafine metal matrix composites. Findings: New developed as-cast Al-Si materials containing nano-diameter Si whiskers, without primary silicon particles required ultra short time heat treatment to result in nano and ultrafine metal matrix composite, rendering their hardness, strength and wear resistance, and the same time retaining toughness and ductility. Research limitations/implications: The cast samples were produced in laboratory conditions and potential tensile strength was estimated from empirical correlation with micro-hardness measurements. In the future, the comprehensive mechanical properties need to be tested. Practical implications: These ultrafine Si, Al-MMCs can be net-shape formed by modified HPDC technology or consolidated from spray-atomized alloy powder. Originality/value: Optimization of the entire production process for the hypereutectic Al-Si alloy compositions achieved a uniform distribution of ~ 25 vol.% of ultrafine Si particles in ductile FCC-Al matrix further reinforced by age hardening with nano-scale spinodal GP-zones. The associated mechanical property and ductility improvements will open a wide range of critical lightweighting components in transportation: aerospace, terrestrial vehicle and marine to the optimized hypereutectic Al-Si alloys. Presently, these components do not use the commercial HPDC A390 alloys due to their limited ductility and strength. Proposed new technology will allow conversion of various cast airspace alloys with ultrahigh mechanical properties to the automotive applications.

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