scholarly journals Wear Behaviour of Aluminium Alloy 8011 with 4% Fly Ash Composites by Using Sensitivity Analysis

Author(s):  
Subramaniam Magibalan
Author(s):  
Alaa Mohammed Razzaq ◽  
Dayang Laila Majid ◽  
Nor Hafizah Manan ◽  
Mohamad R. Ishak ◽  
Uday M. Basheer

2012 ◽  
Vol 622-623 ◽  
pp. 1290-1294 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prakash J. Udaya ◽  
T.V. Moorthy

The aim of this research work is to study the influence of wear parameters on the adhesive wear behaviour of aluminium matrix composites (AMCs). It consists of A413 aluminium alloy as the matrix material and particulate fly ash of 3%, 6% and 9% by weight as the reinforcement material. Stir casting technique was used to fabricate the AMCs. The distribution of the fly ash particles in the matrix phase was investigated using the SEM image. The wear tests have been carried out using a pin on disc machine according to the ASTM G99 – 05 specifications. Wear surfaces were analysed using the images captured through Video measuring machine. It was found that load has the highest influence on wear rate followed by sliding distance, sliding speed, and weight percentage of reinforcement.


Wear ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 259 (7-12) ◽  
pp. 1177-1189 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. List ◽  
M. Nouari ◽  
D. Géhin ◽  
S. Gomez ◽  
J.P. Manaud ◽  
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2021 ◽  
Vol 67 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 27-35
Author(s):  
Idawu Yakubu Suleiman ◽  
Auwal Kasim ◽  
Abdullahi Tanko Mohammed ◽  
Munir Zubairu Sirajo

This paper aims to investigate the mechanical (tensile, hardness, impact, elongation), microstructure and wear behaviours of aluminium alloy reinforced with mussel shell powder (MSP) at different weight percentages (0 wt. % to 15 wt. %) at 3 wt. % interval. The mussel shell powder was characterized by X-ray fluorescence (XRF). The matrix and the composites’ morphology were studied using a scanning electron microscope attached with energy dispersive spectroscopy for the distribution of mussel shell powder particles within the matrix. The wear behaviour of the alloy and composites produced at various reinforcements were carried out using a Taber abrasion wear-testing machine. The XRF showed the compositions of MSP to contain calcium oxide (95.70 %), silica (0.83 %) and others. Mechanical properties showed that tensile values increase with increases in MSP, hardness value increases from 6 wt. % to 15 wt. % of MSP. The impact energy decreased from 42.6 J at 3 wt. % to 22.6 J at 15 wt. %; the percentage elongation also decreased from 37.4 % at 3 wt. % to 20.5 % at 15 wt. % MSP, respectively. The bending stress results increase with increases in the percentage of reinforcement. The morphologies revealed that uniform distribution of MSP within the matrix resulted to improvement in mechanical properties. The wear resistance of the composites increases with increase in the applied load and decreases with increases in the weight percentage of MSP and can be used in the production of brake pads and insulators in the automobile industry.


2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3.6) ◽  
pp. 101 ◽  
Author(s):  
G Jims John Wessley ◽  
A Gaith Franklin ◽  
S J. Vijay

This paper presents the development and characterization of aluminium alloy 6063 based metal matrix composite with varying combinations of fly ash and Borosilicate reinforcements.  In the present work, the aluminium alloy 6063 (AA) is taken at a constant 84 vol% while the reinforcements Fly Ash (FA) and Borosilicate (B) are varied in the proportions of 2%, 4% 8%, 125 and 14%. Six samples were fabricated by stir casting and the mechanical properties were analyzed using tensile test, hardness test and wear test while the microstructure is analyzed by obtaining SEM and EDX images of the specimen. It is seen that both the reinforcements used in this study, increased the tensile and wear resistance of the alloy. The desirable mechanical and micro structural properties were found to be in the specimen with 84% AA, 14% FA and 2% B. The tensile strength of the aluminum alloy at this desirable combination is found to increase by 11.97%, ductility by 36.75% and the wear resistance by 62%.  This metal matrix composite of AA6063 with fly ash and Borosilicate reinforcements can be used in automobile, aerospace and structural applications where wear resistance and tensile properties are mainly required.


2017 ◽  
Vol 69 (2) ◽  
pp. 241-247 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Siddhi Jailani ◽  
A. Rajadurai ◽  
B. Mohan ◽  
T. Sornakumar

Purpose Metal matrix composites (MMCs) are commonly used in many aerospace and industrial applications. MMCs possess significantly improved properties including high specific strength, specific modulus, damping capacity and good wear resistance compared to unreinforced alloys. The purpose of this paper is to describe the tribological studies of Al-Si alloy–fly ash composites manufactured using powder metallurgy technique. Design/methodology/approach Al-Si (12 Wt.%) alloy–fly ash composites were developed using powder metallurgy technique. Al-Si alloy powder was used as matrix material, and the fly ash was used as reinforcement. The particle size of Al-Si alloy powder was in the range of 75-300 μm, and the fly ash was in the range of 1-15 μm. The friction and wear characteristics of the composites were studied using a pin-on-disc set up. The test specimen was mated against cast iron disc, and the tests were conducted with the loads of 10, 20 and 30 N, sliding speeds of 0.5, 1 and 1.5 m/s for a sliding distance of 2,000 m. Findings The effects of load and sliding speed on tribological properties of the base alloy and Al-Si alloy–fly ash composites pins on sliding with cast iron disc are evaluated. The wear rate of Al-Si alloy–fly ash composites is lower than that of base alloy, and it increases with increasing load and sliding speed. The coefficient of friction of Al-Si alloy–fly ash composites is increased as compared with base alloy. Practical implications The development of Al-Si alloy–fly ash composites produced by powder metallurgy technique will modernize the automobile and other industries because near net shape at low cost and good mechanical properties are obtained. Originality/value There are few papers available on the development and tribological studies of Al-Si alloy–fly ash composites produced by powder metallurgy technique.


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