scholarly journals Effects of Electrical Parameters during Non conventional Machining of Al/Sic Metal Matrix Composites by Electrical Discharge Machine

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (07) ◽  
pp. 690-699
Author(s):  
Laxman Laxman ◽  
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Dr. Kishan Lal ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Metal Matrix Composites ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Metal Removal ◽  
Removal Rate ◽  
Electrical Discharge Machine ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
High Hardness ◽  
Weight Fraction ◽  
Dielectric Fluid ◽  
Matrix Composites

Particulate Reinforced Al/SiC Metal Matrix Composites (PRALSICMMC) is gradually becoming very important materials in manufacturing industries e.g. aerospace, automotive, and automobile industries due to their superior properties such as lightweight, low density, high strength to weight ratio, high hardness, high temperature, and thermal shock resistance, superior wear and corrosive resistance, high specific modulus, high fatigue strength, etc. In this study aluminum (Al- 6063)/SiC Silicon carbide reinforced particles metal-matrix composites (MMCs) are fabricated by melt-stirring technique. The MMCs bars and circular plates are prepared with varying the reinforced particles of SiC by weight fraction ranging from 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%. The average reinforced particles sizes of SiC are 220 mesh, 300 mesh, and 400 mesh respectively. The stirring process is carried out at 150 revs/min rotating speed by graphite impeller for 15 min. A series of machining tests are performed on EDM. Copper electrodes are used as tools (cathode), Prepared specimens of Al/SiC MMCs are used as workpiece (anode) and kerosene is used as the dielectric fluid. The Performance parameters measured during experimentation were Tool Wear Rate (g/min), Metal Removal Rate (g/min), Over Cut on diameter (mm), and Average Surface Roughness Ra (μm) for each experiment by varying Pulse Peak Current IP (2 Amp, 6 Amp, 10 Amp,14 Amp) and gap voltage Vg ( 25 Volts, 30 Volts, 35 Volts, and 40 Volts). The investigations of results are done graphically.

Nanocrystalline Diamond Coated Tool Performance in Machining of LM6 Aluminium Alloy/Alumina MMC

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramasubramanian Kannan ◽  
Arunachalam Narayanaperumal ◽  
Mamidanna Sri Ramachandra Rao
Keyword(s):  
Metal Matrix Composites ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
High Hardness ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Aerospace Applications ◽  
Coated Tools ◽  
Nano Crystalline ◽  
Improved Performance

Aluminium based metal matrix composites (MMC) gain its importance in automotive and aerospace applications due to their high strength to low weight ratio, which leads to reduced fuel consumption and improved performance. However the usage of MMC is limited due to its poor machinability. The presence of hard reinforcing particles in MMC makes these materials difficult to machine. A cutting tool with high hardness and low coefficient of friction is required for machining this MMC material effectively. In this paper a comparative study on machinability of different coated tools on LM6 aluminum alloy/alumina MMC are conducted and presented. Experimental results on tool wear, cutting force and surface finish indicate that nano-crystalline diamond coated tools (NCD) outperform the other commercially available coated tools for machining this metal matrix composites.

scholarly journals Aluminum metal matrix composites a review of reinforcement; mechanical and tribological behavior

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2.4) ◽  
pp. 117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pranav Dev Srivyas ◽  
M S. Charoo
Keyword(s):  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Tribological Behavior ◽  
Coefficient Of Thermal Expansion ◽  
Aluminum Matrix ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
High Hardness ◽  
Aluminum Matrix Composites ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Structural Applications

This review aims to explore the fundamental mechanical and tribological behavior Aluminum matrix composites (AMCs) reinforced with different reinforcements. Aluminum matrix composites are considered to be the new emerging class of materials which are having the tailored properties for specific applications. AMCs are the advanced engineering materials having superior properties as comparison to other conventional aluminum alloys. AMCs exhibits attractive properties such as high hardness, better yield strength, strength to weight ratio, high thermal conductivity, low coefficient of thermal expansion, superior wear and corrosion resistance. In recent times, because of these properties they have repealed keen interest for various potential applications in aerospace, automotive and various other structural applications.. Extensive research and development has been made in the Al-based MMCs with every possible alloy and different reinforcements so as to get the material of desired properties. By suitable use of different reinforcements in the Al metal matrix a wide range of properties combination can be obtained. The fundamental mechanical and tribological behavior of different reinforcements under dry and wet lubricated sliding conditions is recently being studied. It is reported that various reinforcement were successfully employed to decrease friction and wear in various applications. A comprehensive review is provided with the aim to analyze such properties of different reinforcements. 

scholarly journals Structure and Properties of Layered Ti-6Al-4V-Based Materials Fabricated Using Blended Elemental Powder Metallurgy

2020 ◽  
Vol 321 ◽  
pp. 11028
Author(s):  
S.V. Prikhodko ◽  
O.M. Ivasishin ◽  
P.E. Markovsky ◽  
D.G. Savvakin ◽  
O.O. Stasiuk
Keyword(s):  
Powder Metallurgy ◽  
Metal Matrix Composites ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
High Hardness ◽  
Layered Structures ◽  
Elemental Powder ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Microstructure And Properties ◽  
Blended Elemental ◽  
Low Weight

Due to the high specific strength of Ti, materials on its base are indispensable when high-strength and low-weight requests are a chief demand from the industry. Reinforcement of Ti-alloys with hard and light particles of TiC and TiB is a credible pathway to make metal matrix composites (MMC) with enhanced elastic moduli without compromising the material’s low-weight. However, reinforcement of the alloy with hard particles inevitably lowers the value of toughness and plasticity of material. Yet, in many applications simultaneous high hardness and high plasticity are not required through the entire structure. For instance, parts that need enhanced wear resistance or resistance upon ballistic impact demand high hardness and strength at the surface, whereas their core necessitates rather high toughness and ductility. Such combination of mechanical properties can be achieved on layered structures joining two and more layers of different materials with different chemical composition and/or microstructure within each individual layer. Multi-layered structures of Ti-6Al-4V alloy and its metal-matrix composites (MMC) with 5 and10% (vol.) of TiC and TiB were fabricated in this study using blended elemental powder metallurgy (BEPM) of hydrogenated Ti. Post-sintering hot deformation and annealing were sometimes also employed to improve the microstructure and properties. Structure of materials were characterized using light optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, electron backscattered diffraction, x-ray microscopy, tensile and 3-point flexural tests. The effect of various fabrication parameters was investigated to achieve desirable microstructure and properties of layered materials. Using optimized processing parameters, relatively large multilayered plates were made via BEPM and demonstrate superior anti-ballistic performance compared to the equally sized uniform Ti-6Al-4V plates fabricated by traditional ingot and wrought technology.

scholarly journals Fatigue and Fracture Behavior of Al6061-B4C Aluminium Matrix Composites

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 2121-2125
Keyword(s):  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Metal Matrix Composites ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Density Ratio ◽  
High Hardness ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Reaction Products ◽  
Automobile Engineering

In the present day engineering design and development activities many Scientists, Researchers and Engineers are striving hard to develop new and better engineering materials, which accomplishes high strength, low weight and energy efficient materials since the problems of environment and energy are major threshold areas. The development of new materials is growing day by day to replace the conventional materials in aerospace, marine engineering, automobile engineering industries etc., Hence, composite materials are found to be an alternative. A variety of metals and their alloys such as Aluminum, Magnesium and Titanium are comprehensively used as matrix materials. Among these Aluminium alloys have been used extensively, because of their excellent strength, low density, corrosion resistance and toughness. Similarly, many researchers have attempted to develop aluminum based metal matrix composites using different reinforcements such as SiC, Al2O3, B4C, TiC, TiO2, B4C etc., are added to the matrix to get required MMC’s. Among these reinforcements, B4C emerged as an exceptional reinforcement due to its high strength to density ratio, possesses high hardness and avoid the formation of interfacial reaction products with aluminum. Hence, in this paper attempts are made to fabricate Al 6061-3, 6, 9 and 12 wt.% B4C metal matrix composites by stir casting process to study fatigue life and fracture toughness as per ASTM standards. It is evident that fatigue strength and fracture toughness of the composites were enhanced with the addition of the wt.% of the reinforcement.

scholarly journals Process parameter optimization of Al/SiC metal matrix composites during ultrasonic machining process

2021 ◽  
Vol 309 ◽  
pp. 01156
Author(s):  
Bikash Banerjee ◽  
Arindam Chakraborty ◽  
Somnath Das ◽  
Debabrata Dhupal
Keyword(s):  
Metal Matrix Composites ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Removal Rate ◽  
Optimization Technique ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Ultrasonic Machining ◽  
Response Parameter ◽  
Through Hole

Metal matrix is highly acceptable composites providing good strength for industrial use. In many field of industries, especially aerospace industry metal matrix composites of type Al/SiC is used because of its superior properties. In this research work, experimentalanalysis has been done for producing through hole on metal matrix composites with suitable quality ultrasonic machining (USM) process. Three unconstrained process parameters are chosen, like abrasive slurry concentration, power rating sand tool feed rate. Material removal rate (MRR) is considered as response parameter. The effects of each parameter have been analyzed here. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) has also been applied to identify the most significant factor. Response surface methodology (RSM) has been utilized to developed empirical model for determine the performance of ultrasonic process. Optimization technique has been used to find out the maximum process MRR. Confirmation verification test has been done to improve optimal parametric condition for getting maximum MRR. This research paper gives viability application of USM process for producing of through hole on metal matrix composites and various applications in industry.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Variasi Tekanan Kompaksi Powder Metallurgy Elektroda Metal Matrix Composites Tembaga - Grafit Terhadap Material Removal Rate Dan Electrode Relative Wear Pada Proses EDM Mesin Chimer EZ

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-54
Author(s):  
Dwi Handoko
Keyword(s):  
Powder Metallurgy ◽  
Metal Matrix Composite ◽  
Metal Matrix Composites ◽  
Matrix Composite ◽  
Material Removal Rate ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Material Removal ◽  
Removal Rate ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Relative Wear

Pada penelitian ini dilakukan pembuatan metal matrix composite dari bahan serbuk tembaga murni yang akan dipadu dengan bahan penguat berupa serbuk grafit yang dilanjutkan dengan pengujian pada mesin EDM. Metode pencampuran kedua material ini dilakukan dengan proses Powder metalurgi melalui tahapan pencampuran (mixing), penekanan (compaction) dan dilanjutkan dengan proses pemanasan dengan suhu 800 oC(sintering). Pada penelitian ini ingin diketahui pengaruh tekanan akibat proses powder metalurgi terhadap laju keausan material (MRR) dan laju keausan elektroda (ERR) pada material baja ST.37 mesin EDM Chimer EZ Dengan parameter pemakan tetap, arus 2 Amper dan kedalaman 5 mm. Pengujian yang dilakukan yaitu kekerasan dan struktur mikro. Dari hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan dengan semakin meningkatnya tekanan kompaksi laju keausan material MRR dan kekerasan semakin meningkat, sementara laju keausan terendahi terjadi pada tekanan kompaksi 25.000 KN

Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Aluminium Alloy 7075 Reinforced with SiC and Al2O3 Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites

2015 ◽  
Vol 766-767 ◽  
pp. 246-251 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Pugalethi ◽  
M. Jayaraman ◽  
A. Natarajan
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Aluminium Alloy ◽  
Metal Matrix Composites ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
Hardness Test ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites ◽  
Structural Applications

Aluminium based Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs) with Aluminium matrix and non-metallic reinforcements are finding extensive applications in automotive, aerospace and defence fields because of their high strength-to-weight ratio, high stiffness, hardness, wear-resistance, high-temperature resistance, etc. Composite materials are frequently chosen for structural applications because they have desirable combinations of mechanical characteristics. Development of hybrid metal matrix composites has become an important area of research interest in Material Science. In this work, the Aluminium alloy is reinforced with 3,5,7,9 wt. % of Al2O3 and 2 wt. % of SiC to prepare the hybrid composite. The present study is aimed at evaluating the physical properties of aluminium 7075 in the presence of silicon carbide, aluminium oxide and its combinations. The compositions are added up to the ultimate level and stir casting method is used for the fabrication of aluminium metal matrix composites. The mechanical behaviours of metal matrix composites like tensile strength, and hardness test are investigated by conducting laboratory experiments. Mechanical properties like micro hardness and tensile strength of Al7075 alloy increase with the addition of SiC and Al2O3 reinforcements.

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