scholarly journals Evaluation of Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Aluminium-7475 Reinforced with Graphite and Fly ash

2021 ◽  
Vol 309 ◽  
pp. 01186
Author(s):  
K Sunil Kumar Reddy ◽  
M Kannan ◽  
R Karthikeyan
Keyword(s):  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Metal Matrix Composites ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Coefficient Of Thermal Expansion ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Graphite Content ◽  
Weight Percentage

The aluminium is used for variety of reasons and they are known for their improved strength, stiffness, wear resistance which are useful in the marine, space, transport, automobile related industries. When aluminium reinforced with ceramic materials like fly ash, silicon carbide, tungsten carbide, boron carbide, fired bricks then a composite of better plastic forming capability, excellent heat and wear resistance will be formed. The objective of the experiment is to assess the thermal and mechanical properties of the Aluminium Metal Matrix Composites (AMMCs) when reinforced with ceramics. Aluminium (Al-7475) based metal matrix composites reinforced with varying weight percentage of Graphite(Gr) (3%, 6%, 9% and 12%) and fly ash being constant (10wt%) by the stir casting process. The composites tensile strength and hardness improved with the amount of graphite content improved in weight percentage up to 9% then decreased. While the composite’s Thermal Conductivity(TC) and Coefficient of Thermal Expansion(CTE) varying temperature range from 50°Cto 300°C reduces with increase in weight percentage of the graphite content.

A Review on Optimization of Friction and Wear Parameters (Al Alloy-B4C) Composite Using Taguchi Technique

2015 ◽  
Vol 813-814 ◽  
pp. 491-497
Author(s):  
Vishwanath Prasad ◽  
V.K. Soni ◽  
R.S. Rana
Keyword(s):  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Wear Rate ◽  
Metal Matrix Composites ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Coefficient Of Thermal Expansion ◽  
Signal To Noise Ratio ◽  
Matrix Alloy ◽  
Al Alloy ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Sliding Velocity

Metal matrix composites (MMCs) have proved their viability as good alternatives to conventional alloys in high strength and stiffness application in industries like automobile, aerospace and mineral processing. Al metal matrix composites (MMCs) are being considered as a group of advanced materials for their lightweight, low coefficient of thermal expansion, and good wear resistance properties. The optimization of parameter has been done by using different techniques like Taguchi, DOE and their results were verified by ANOVA. Signal-to-noise ratio and Analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used to investigate the influence of parameters on the wear rate. Based on various papers the conclusion of this review paper is to study the influence of applied load, sliding speed and sliding distance on the various parameter such as optimum wear and co-efficient of friction of Al alloy-B4C composite to enhance the quality of product and suggest the best combination of wear parameter which helps to reduce the wear of product with the help of Taguchi method. The wear resistance of the composite was found to be considerably higher than that of the matrix alloy and increased with increasing particle content. The major observation based on reviewed papers is that the major factor in determining the wear rate is load applied followed by distance and sliding velocity whereas distance affects the coefficient of friction to a large extent followed by load and sliding velocity.

CFD Simulation and Experimental Validation of Solidification of Metal Matrix Composites (MMC) in the Presence of Cooled Fibers

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. S. Amano ◽  
J. Xie ◽  
E. K. Lee ◽  
P. K. Rohatgi
Keyword(s):  
Metal Matrix Composites ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Cfd Simulation ◽  
Applied Pressure ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Processing Parameters ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Primary Alpha ◽  
Parametric Studies ◽  
Solidification Of Metal

A new experimental configuration for the casting of metal matrix composites (MMCs) using Al-4.5 wt pct Cu have been used to obtain finer microstructures around the fiber reinforcement. The new configuration allows the fibers to be extended out the mold and cooled by a heat sink. By doing so, the solidification can be made more rapid, and more primary alpha-aluminum phase can be formed on the surface of the fibers. It is believed that this can lead to improvement in the properties of the composite. CFD simulation of the solidification of Al-4.5 wt pct Cu in the casting process has been carried out by using commercial CFD code. Parametric studies on the effects of different processing parameters on solidification time have been simulated using the CFD code. These parameters include, but are not limited to, the pouring temperature of the liquid melt, sink temperature, fiber length extended out of the mold, the mold initial temperature, fiber conductivity, applied pressure, and fiber bundle diameter. Selected simulation results are compared with the available experimental data obtained from the UWM Center for Composites.

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.

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