scholarly journals Study of Mechanical and Wear Properties of Stir-Cast Al-Si-Cu alloy

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2.23) ◽  
pp. 87
Author(s):  
Dileep Divakaran Namboodiri ◽  
S Ilangovan
Keyword(s):  
Wear Behavior ◽  
Nitrogen Atmosphere ◽  
Dry Sliding Wear ◽  
Wear Properties ◽  
Melt Temperature ◽  
Cu Alloy ◽  
Present Work Deal ◽  
Sem Study ◽  
Pin On Disc ◽  
Ceramic Crucible

The present work deal with an investigation of the mechanical and wear properties of eutectic Al-12.8%Si-2.5%Cu under as cast and homogenized conditions. The alloy was melted in a ceramic crucible, stirred and gravity poured into a metal mold and was then cooled under atmosphere. The stirring parameters include a stirrer speed of 400rpm at a melt temperature of 7500C for about 10 minutes. The cast specimens were homogenized in a nitrogen atmosphere crucible at a temperature of 3500C for 8 hours and furnace cooled to room temperature. The microstructure of as cast and homogenized specimen were studied under SEM. The results of SEM study showed that the Si particles were more evenly dispersed around the a-Al matrix after homogenization. This even dispersion of Si particles led to an increase in the hardness and ultimate tensile strength of the alloy. The dry sliding wear behavior was studied using a pin-on-disc machine. It is seen that the wear rate reduced with increase in sliding speed. The EDAX analysis of worn surface showed the phenomenon of lamination. It is concluded that the oxide layer formation was also a reason for increase in wear resistance of the material.  

scholarly journals Effect of Cd on Microstructure and Dry Sliding Wear Behavior of (Al-12%Si) Alloy

2010 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muna K. Abbass
Keyword(s):  
Friction Coefficient ◽  
Sliding Wear ◽  
Wear Behavior ◽  
Base Alloy ◽  
Dry Sliding Wear ◽  
Dry Sliding ◽  
Wear Properties ◽  
Hard Particles ◽  
Pin On Disc ◽  
Steel Disc

 The aim of the present research is to study the effect of cadmium addition on microstructure and wear behavior of the alloy (Al-12%Si) under dry sliding conditions. Wear behavior was studied by using the Pin-On- Disc technique under different conditions at applied loads 5-20 N, at constant sliding speed and in constant time. The steel disc hardness was 35HRc. All alloys were prepared with different percentages of cadmium (1.0, 2.0, 3.0) wt%. Also the base alloy was prepared by melting and pouring the molten metal in a metallic mold. It was found that the cadmium addition to Al-Si matrix decreases the wear rate and improves the wear properties for alloys containing -Cd under loads above 10N. It was also found that the alloy Al-12%Si containing 3%Cd is the best alloy in wear resistance and friction coefficient. This is due to presence of the Cd-phase as cuboids or hard particles distributed in a eutectic matrix which reduces the friction coefficient at high loads (20N). 

Wear Properties of Al-17Si Alloys with Variable Fe Levels Formed by Semi-Solid Process

2014 ◽  
Vol 217-218 ◽  
pp. 111-118
Author(s):  
Shu Sen Wu ◽  
Chong Lin ◽  
Shu Lin Lü ◽  
Ping An
Keyword(s):  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Applied Load ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Wear Behavior ◽  
Dry Sliding Wear ◽  
Wear Properties ◽  
Load Range ◽  
Casting Alloys ◽  
Pin On Disc ◽  
Semi Solid

The Fe-rich Al-Si alloys have the potential to be used to make wear-resistant parts. However, there has been few work devoted to study the wear behavior of the hypereutectic Al-Si alloys with about 2% Fe (mass %). In this work, the semi-solid slurry of the alloy was prepared by an ultrasonic vibration (USV) process. The effect of Fe content on dry sliding wear properties of the alloys rheo-casted after USV treatment was investigated. The wear tests were carried out using a pin-on-disc wear tester at four different loads of 50N, 100N, 150N and 200N at a constant sliding speed of 0.75m/s. The results show that the wear rate of USV treated alloy increases almost linearly as the applied load increases from 50 N to 200N. The alloys made with semi-solid process exhibited improved wear resistance at the entire applied load range in comparison to the conventional casting alloys. At the applied load of 50N, oxidative wear is the dominant mechanism for the alloys with USV treatment. At 200N, a combination of delamination and oxidation wear is the main wear mechanism. The wear resistance of Al-17Si alloys containing 2% to 3% Fe is closely related to the morphology, size and volume fraction of Fe-bearing compounds, which can be changed by USV semi-solid process.

High-Temperature Wear Mechanisms of a Severely Plastic Deformed Al/Mg2Si Composite

2018 ◽  
Vol 141 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahsa Ebrahimi ◽  
Abbas Zarei-Hanzaki ◽  
A. H. Shafieizad ◽  
Michaela Šlapáková ◽  
Parya Teymoory
Keyword(s):  
Plastic Deformation ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Wear Behavior ◽  
Normal Load ◽  
Aluminum Matrix ◽  
Hardened Layer ◽  
Dry Sliding Wear ◽  
Wear Properties ◽  
Wear Performance ◽  
Processed Material

The present work was primarily conducted to study the wear behavior of as-received and severely deformed Al-15%Mg2Si in situ composites. The severe plastic deformation was applied using accumulative back extrusion (ABE) technique (one and three passes). The continuous dynamic recrystallization (CDRX) was recognized as the main strain accommodation and grain refinement mechanism within aluminum matrix during ABE cycles. To investigate the wear properties of the processed material, the dry sliding wear tests were carried out on both the as-received and processed samples under normal load of 10 and 20 N at room temperature, 100 °C, and 200 °C. The results indicated a better wear resistance of processed specimens in comparison to the as-received ones at room temperature. In addition, the wear performance was improved as the ABE pass numbers increased. These were related to the presence of oxide tribolayer. At 100 °C, the as-received material exhibited a better wear performance compared to the processed material; this was attributed to the formation of a work-hardened layer on the worn surface. At 200 °C, both the as-received and processed composites experienced a severe wear condition. In general, elevating the temperature changed the dominant wear mechanism from oxidation and delamination at room temperature to severe adhesion and plastic deformation at 200 °C.

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.

Study of Dry Sliding Wear and Immersion Corrosion on Al 5083 Reinforced With MWCNT, MoB, and Ni

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 38-51
Author(s):  
Sajeeb Rahiman ◽  
Robinson Smart
Keyword(s):  
Sliding Wear ◽  
Wear Behavior ◽  
Dry Sliding Wear ◽  
Dry Sliding ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon ◽  
Immersion Corrosion ◽  
Alloy Material ◽  
Molybdenum Boride ◽  
Pin On Disc ◽  
Corrosion Behaviors

Dry sliding wear and immersion corrosion behaviors of Al 5083-based hybrid composite reinforced with multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT), Molybdenum boride (MoB) and nickel (Ni) are studied with different weight percentages. The reinforcement weight percentages of MWCNT ranges from 0 to 1.5, that of MoB from 1 to 4 and for Ni from 2 to 8. Dry sliding wear behavior at room temperature is studied using Pin on Disc by varying the sliding distances from 500 to 2000m, load from 10 to 40 N and sliding velocity from 0.25 to 1.75m/s. The wear studies revealed that there is a considerable decrease in wear rate for composites than the alloy material with increase in %wt of reinforcements for all test parameters. The worn surface analysis revealed that there are two types of wear mechanisms namely abrasive and adhesive. The uniform immersion corrosion tests also showed decreasing rate with increase in reinforcements.

Microstructure and Wear Properties of In Situ TiC-Cr7C3/Fe Surface Composite

2011 ◽  
Vol 415-417 ◽  
pp. 170-173
Author(s):  
Jing Wang ◽  
Si Jing Fu ◽  
Yi Chao Ding ◽  
Yi San Wang
Keyword(s):  
Sliding Wear ◽  
Wear Behavior ◽  
Wear Test ◽  
Dry Sliding Wear ◽  
Dry Sliding ◽  
Test Machine ◽  
Wear Properties ◽  
Surface Composite ◽  
The Matrix

A wear resistant TiC-Cr7C3/Fe surface composite was produced by cast technique and in-situ synthesis technique. The microstructure and dry-sliding wear behavior of the surface composite was investigated using scanning electron microscope(SEM), X-ray diffraction(XRD) and MM-200 wear test machine. The results show that the surface composite consists of TiC and Cr7C3as the reinforcing phase, α-Fe and γ-Fe as the matrix. The surface composite has excellent wear-resistance under dry-sliding wear test condition with heavy loads.

ANALYSIS OF WEAR BEHAVIOR OF A NOVEL MAGNESIUM METAL–METAL COMPOSITE

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (10) ◽  
pp. 1950228
Author(s):  
S. SATHISH ◽  
V. ANANDAKRISHNAN ◽  
MANOJ GUPTA
Keyword(s):  
Wear Behavior ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Dry Sliding Wear ◽  
Metal Composite ◽  
Magnesium Metal ◽  
Pareto Analysis ◽  
Metal Metal ◽  
Pin On Disc ◽  
Melt Deposition

The need of engineered materials with high strength to weight ratio was instrumental for the development of a novel magnesium metal–metal composite with the addition of titanium (reinforcement) and aluminum (alloying element) through disintegrated melt deposition technique. The X-ray diffraction analysis and scanning electron microscopy analysis used to explore the metallurgical insights of the developed magnesium metal–metal composite. Wear tests were carried out with pin-on-disc equipment by varying the input parameters load and sliding velocity over a sliding distance of 2000[Formula: see text]m. Wear was obtained as the output from the experiments, and the same was analyzed through Pareto analysis of variance, to identify the significant parameters. Also, a fuzzy logic-based model was developed to predict the wear behavior of the metal–metal composite. The wear mechanisms involved in the dry sliding wear behavior were analyzed through worn surface analysis and wear debris analysis.

Wear Assessment of Ti/SiC Surface Nano-Composite Layer and its Associated CP-Ti Substrate

2012 ◽  
Vol 445 ◽  
pp. 595-600 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Shamsipur ◽  
Seyed Farshid Kashani-Bozorg ◽  
Abbas Zarei Hanzaki
Keyword(s):  
Surface Layer ◽  
Wear Behavior ◽  
Composite Layer ◽  
Pure Titanium ◽  
Commercially Pure Titanium ◽  
Micro Hardness ◽  
Wear Properties ◽  
Friction Stir ◽  
Pin On Disc ◽  
Cp Ti

In the present investigation, the surface of a commercially pure titanium (CP-Ti) substrate was modified to Ti/SiC nanocomposite layer employing friction stir processing technique; nanosized SiC powder was introduced into the stir zone provided by a rotating and advancing tool. The fabricated nanocomposite surface layer exhibited a micro hardness value of ~535HV which is much greater than 160HV of the substrate material using Vickers micro hardness testing. In addition, the un-treated CP-Ti substrate showed sever wear regime in the pin-on-disc test against the hardened AISI 52100 steel. It suffers extensive typical adhesive wear dominated by plastic deformation as evidenced by scanning electron microscopy. Also, deep grooves were formed, i.e. evidence of abrasive wear. Contrary to this, enhanced wear properties were detected for the Ti/SiC nanocomposite surface layer, i.e. lower coefficient of friction and weight loss. The nanocomposite surface layer was found to be adherent to the underlying substrate during the pin-on-disc test. The superior wear behavior of the nanocomposite surface layer is attributed to its improved micro hardness value due to the presence of hard nanosize SiC particles in a refined titanium matrix.

Wear Properties of Metal Matrix Composite Al-Cu and Al-Cu-TiB2

2015 ◽  
Vol 819 ◽  
pp. 268-273 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramli Rosmamuhamadani ◽  
Shamsuddin Sulaiman ◽  
Mohd Idris Shah Ismail ◽  
Mohamed Arif Azmah Hanim ◽  
Mahesh Talari
Keyword(s):  
Wear Rate ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Wear Behavior ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Constant Load ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Wear Properties ◽  
Casting Technique ◽  
Cu Alloy

Tensile and wear properties of aluminium (Al) based metal matrix composites (MMCs) was prepared by added titanium diboride (TiB2) with in-situ technique by salt route. The salts used in this research were potassium hexafluorotitanate (K2TiF6) and potassium tetrafluoroborate (KBF4). Nanocomposite samples were prepared by casting technique associated with incorporating 3 and 6 wt.% of TiB2 into matrix of Al-6wt.%Cu. Instron and wear tests machine were used to characterize the tensile and wear Al-Cu alloys properties. Results showed that increase in TiB2 content gave the high properties of tensile and wear behavior. The study indicates that TiB2 particles have giving improvement the wear performance of the Al–6wt.%Cu alloy. For a constant load and sliding speed, the wear rate decreases as a function of amount of TiB2 in the composite. The wear rate decrease with increasing in wt.% TiB2 particles for the all loads applied. However, addition of TiB2 particle to the Al–6 wt%.Cu matrix has show the coefficient value of wear decreases regardless of applied load. Study of the wear surfaces both alloy and composites by optical microscope suggests that the improvement in wear resistance is mainly due to the formation of finer groove or debris by content of TiB2.

Friction and Wear Properties of WC-Co Cemented Carbide Sliding against Ti6Al4V Alloy in Nitrogen Gas

2011 ◽  
Vol 188 ◽  
pp. 49-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Zhao ◽  
N. He ◽  
L. Li
Keyword(s):  
Friction And Wear ◽  
Wear Behavior ◽  
Chemical Reactivity ◽  
Ambient Air ◽  
Ti6al4v Alloy ◽  
Cemented Carbide ◽  
Wear Properties ◽  
Machining Processes ◽  
Nitrogen Gas ◽  
Pin On Disc

Titanium alloys are known for their strong chemical reactivity with surrounding gas due to their high chemical affinity, especially in dry machining. But it is very difficult to study the influence of surrounding gas on the tool-workpiece interface because of the machining processes’ complexity. In this paper, rotating pin-on-disc friction tests have been carried out at room temperature in ambient air and nitrogen gas to investigate the friction and wear behavior of WC-Co cemented carbide sliding against Ti6Al4V alloy. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) and Energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDX) have been used to examine the worn surface of the WC-Co pin and Ti6Al4V disc. The result shows that, compared to air, nitrogen gas brings a slight decrease in coefficient of friction, but a significant deduction in wear of the pin and disc. The SEM observation and EDX analysis indicate a distinct difference in wear mechanism between the pin and disc. Severe grooved wear, squeezing, adhering and tearing interactions are the main mechanisms causing the extensive wear of Ti6Al4V disc. Abrasion, adhesion and “pulling out” are the main mechanisms resulting in the wear of WC-Co pin.

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