Wear Characteristics of NiTi/Al6061 Short Fiber Metal Matrix Composite Reinforced With SiC Particulates

2010 ◽  
Vol 132 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ozgen Akalin ◽  
K. Vefa Ezirmik ◽  
Mustafa Urgen ◽  
Golam M. Newaz
Keyword(s):  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Matrix Material ◽  
Ambient Air ◽  
Dry Sliding Wear ◽  
Dry Sliding ◽  
Wear Properties ◽  
Wear Characteristics ◽  
Short Period ◽  
Sic Particulates ◽  
Composite Samples

Wear characteristics of Al6061 composites, reinforced with short NiTi fibers, were investigated. The NiTi/Al6061 composite samples were fabricated using pressure-assisted sintering process in ambient air where the NiTi fibers are aligned unidirectional in the Al matrix. In addition, NiTi/Al6061 composite with 5 wt % SiC particulates and monolithic Al6061 and Al6061 with 5 wt % SiC particulates were processed in similar conditions. The wear tests were performed using a reciprocating tribometer in ball-on-flat configuration where the counterbody material was martensitic steel. The effects of fiber isotropy and SiC reinforcements on wear resistance were experimentally investigated in dry sliding. Wear properties of the samples were studied using an optical profiler and a scanning electron microscope analysis. The results showed that transverse NiTi fibers improve the wear resistance significantly. Samples with transverse fiber orientation show mostly abrasive wear, whereas, monolithic and parallel samples show adhesive wear mechanism. In addition, SiC reinforcements improve the wear resistance of the composite and the monolithic samples. Since the Al6061 matrix material is smeared onto NiTi fibers in a short period, all composite samples show similar frictional characteristics after certain period of running in dry sliding.

scholarly journals Green Preparation and Dry Sliding Wear Properties of a Macro-ZTA/Fe Composite Produced by a Two-Step Method

Metals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 986 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiu ◽  
Xing ◽  
Dong
Keyword(s):  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Sliding Wear ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Dry Sliding Wear ◽  
Dry Sliding ◽  
Wear Properties ◽  
Step Method ◽  
High Chromium Cast Iron ◽  
Flow Mixing ◽  
Interface Cracking

In this paper, a two-step method, rapid-flow mixing followed by high-pressure compositing was used to prepare a macro-ZTA (ZrO2-toughened Al2O3) particles reinforced high chromium cast iron (HCCI) matrix composite. The method is based on the squeeze casting process without general casting pollution problems. The microstructure, mechanical properties and dry sliding wear performance of the fabricated composite were investigated. The results showed that the particles were distributed uniformly throughout the iron matrix and a tightly bonded interface was obtained. Under dry sliding wear conditions, the wear resistance of the composite was significantly improved in comparison with the HCCI alloy, and the relative wear resistance was 1.8 and 2.9 times at the applied load of 300 and 900 N, respectively. When the load increased from 300 N to 900 N, the wear characteristics of the composite changed from shallow and narrow grooves and scratches to damages in the form of fragmentation of particles, transfer layer and interface cracking.

Dry Sliding Wear Resistance of the In Situ Al2O3/Al-Si Composites Fabricated in Al-SiO2 by Reaction Hot Pressing

2015 ◽  
Vol 1104 ◽  
pp. 155-161 ◽  
Author(s):  
El Oualid Mokhnache ◽  
Gui Song Wang ◽  
Lin Geng
Keyword(s):  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Abrasive Wear ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Dry Sliding Wear ◽  
Wear Loss ◽  
Dry Sliding ◽  
Wear Properties ◽  
Initiation And Propagation ◽  
Micro Grooving

The dry sliding characteristics of three in situ Al2O3/Al-Si composites fabricated with volume fraction of 10, 20 and 30 vol.% were investigated. The effect of sliding parameters on the wear properties was investigated. As the sliding velocity increases the wear loss decreases systematically. When the volume fraction increased to 20 vol.%, an improvement of wear resistance was obtained. However, when the volume fraction was 30 vol.%, a further decrease of wear resistance was observed. In case of low volume fraction (10 vol.%), an extensive plastic deformation by plowing out the ductile Al matrix along with narrow grooves was observed. As the volume fraction increased to 20 vol.%, the abrasive wear by micro grooving is dominant as well as the low load is used. Whereas, when the volume fraction increased to 30 vol.%, besides the effect of large pores, the embedded Al2O3 in the massive Si blocks formed a weaker interface thereby behaving as source of crakes initiation and propagation. As result, fracture, micro-cutting and delaminating are observed as dominant abrasive wear mechanisms

Study on Tribological Properties of a New Fe3Al-Based Alloy as an Alternative Material for Scraper Conveyor

2021 ◽  
Vol 143 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Qingliang Wang ◽  
Li Meng ◽  
Hui Chen ◽  
Qihao Zheng
Keyword(s):  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Quartz Sand ◽  
Sliding Wear ◽  
Strengthening Mechanism ◽  
Dry Sliding Wear ◽  
Wear Loss ◽  
Dry Sliding ◽  
Wear Properties ◽  
42Crmo Steel ◽  
Scraper Conveyor

Abstract This work reports on the sliding wear properties of Fe3Al-based alloy in conditions of dry sliding and quartz sand abrasion. The wear strengthening mechanism is also analyzed in detail. On this basis, the feasibility of using Fe3Al-based alloy instead of 42CrMo steel to make the wear-resistant scraper components in scraper conveyor is discussed. The results show that the wear mass loss and wear-rate of Fe3Al-based alloy are significantly lower than 42CrMo steel in dry sliding wear and abrasion by quartz sand, which indicates good sliding wear resistance. The wear resistance of Fe3Al-based alloy can be attributed to the grain boundary strengthening caused by the carbide precipates, dislocation fine-grained strengthening, and hard phase strengthening of Al2O3 in the wear surface. Compared with quenched and tempered 40CrMo steel, the lower density of Fe3Al-based alloy can reduce the weight of scraper components by about 15%, and the lower matrix hardness can reduce the wear loss of middle groove and scraper chain. The hardening effect of the worn surface layer can effectively improve the sliding wear resistance of the scraper by about 68%, which is very beneficial to improve the service life and reliability of the scraper conveyor.

Dry Sliding Wear of Lu2O3 Sialon Ceramics

2006 ◽  
Vol 317-318 ◽  
pp. 351-354
Author(s):  
Mark I. Jones ◽  
Kiyoshi Hirao ◽  
Hideki Hyuga ◽  
Yukihiko Yamauchi
Keyword(s):  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Composite Materials ◽  
Wear Mechanism ◽  
Wear Behaviour ◽  
Dry Sliding Wear ◽  
Dry Sliding ◽  
Wear Properties ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Wear Rates ◽  
Order Of Magnitude

The effects of microstructure and composition on the wear properties of Lu sialon ceramics have been studied under dry sliding conditions through block-on-ring wear tests. Microstructural and compositional effects on wear behaviour were studied by producing both equiaxed and elongated α sialons through the incorporation of additional oxides to promote extended liquid formation and grain growth, and by producing α / β composite materials with elongated β grains. The wear response of the materials is discussed in terms of the dominant wear mechanism under different experimental conditions. Under higher loads, where fracture dominates, materials with improved mechanical properties show better wear resistance and both the composite materials and the elongated α sialons showed lower wear rates than the equiaxed materials due to the elongated grain microstructures. Under low normal loads, fracture does not occur and the dominant wear mechanism is thought to be tribochemically assisted wear. Under these conditions, the equiaxed materials had better wear resistance than the composites, and the Lu-α sialon showed an order of magnitude lower wear rate than an equivalent Y-α sialon, thought to be due to better oxidation resistance and improved refractory nature afforded through the use of the smaller radius cation. The elongated Lu-α sialons under these low load conditions showed wear resistance that was to some extent dependent on the composition of the additional liquid phase, with high SiO2 contents leading to higher wear rates.

An Experimental Investigation on Mechanical and Wear Properties of Al7075/SiCp Composites: Effect of SiC Content and Particle Size

2017 ◽  
Vol 140 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thella Babu Rao
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Ultimate Tensile Strength ◽  
Matrix Material ◽  
Mechanical Tests ◽  
Experimental Investigations ◽  
Wear Properties ◽  
Sic Particles ◽  
Sic Particle

One of the major advantages of metal matrix composites (MMCs) is that their tailorable properties meet the specific requirements of a particular application. This paper deals with the experimental investigations done on the effects of the reinforcement particulate size and content on the Al7075/SiC composite. The composites were manufactured using stir casting technique. The effect of SiC particle size (25, 50, and 75 μm) and particulate content (5, 10, and 15 wt %) on the microstructural, mechanical properties, and wear rate of the composites was studied and the results were analyzed for varied conditions of reinforcement. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) examinations were used to assess the dispersion of SiC particles reinforced into the matrix alloy and was found with reasonably uniform with minimal particle agglomerations and with good interfacial bonding between the particles and matrix material. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis confirmed the presence of Al and SiC with the composite. The results of mechanical tests showed that the increasing SiC particle size and content considerably enhanced the ultimate tensile strength and hardness of the composites while the ductility at this condition was decreased. The highest ultimate tensile strength of 310 MPa and hardness of 126 BHN were observed for the composites containing 15 wt %. SiC at 75 μm. Lesser the wear resistance of the reference alloy while it was enhanced up to 40% with the composites. The wear resistance was increased up to 1200 m of sliding distance for all the composites, whereas for the composite containing 75 μm SiC particles, it was extended up to 1800 m.

Process optimization using grey relational analysis in dry sliding wear behavior on SiC/B4C/Talc reinforced Al 6061 hybrid metal matrix composite

2021 ◽  
Vol 118 (6) ◽  
pp. 614
Author(s):  
Chellamuthu Ramesh Kumar ◽  
Subramanian Baskar ◽  
Ganesan Ramesh ◽  
Pathinettampadian Gurusamy ◽  
Thirupathy Maridurai
Keyword(s):  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Wear Behavior ◽  
Base Alloy ◽  
Specific Weight ◽  
Dry Sliding Wear ◽  
Wear Properties ◽  
Weight Percentage ◽  
Casting Technique ◽  
Grey Relational

In this research, investigations were carried out on Al6061 base alloy with the changing weight percentage of silicon carbide (SiC) and boron carbide (B4C) with keeping the amount of talc constant. The main objective of this present study was to improve the wear resistance of aluminum alloy using SiC/B4C/talc ceramic particles using stir-casting technique and how the eco-friendly talc content influencing the solid lubricity during the abrasion process. The experiments were conducted via orthogonal array of L27 using Taguchi’s method. The optimum value along with the coefficient of friction was obtained on the basis of grey relational equations and ANOVA, which helped in analysis of most influential input parameters such as applied load, sliding speed, sliding distance and percentage of reinforcement. Conformation tests were performed for the purpose of validation of the experimental results. The specimens were analyzed using scanning electron microscope (SEM) with EDX for micro structural studies. The SiC, B4C and talc presence in the composite helped to improve the mechanical properties, according to the results. The presence of solid lubricant talc as reinforcement to the aluminum hybrid composite reduced the wear properties and decreased the co-efficient friction. These wear resistance improved aluminum metal matrix composites could be used in automobile, defense and domestic applications where high strength and wear resistance required with lesser specific weight.

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