scholarly journals Manufacturing of Aluminum Alloy 6061 Composite Material using Bagasse Ash- Working Paper

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Subodh Salunkhe ◽  
Balasaheb Gandhare ◽  
Swanand Kulkarni
Keyword(s):  
Composite Material ◽  
Matrix Material ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Al Alloy ◽  
Wear Properties ◽  
Aluminum Composite ◽  
Al 6061 ◽  
Working Paper

Aluminium (Al) is existing in a very large quantity found in the earth’s crust and third most abundant element. Al is easily available, it has a high strength to weight ratio and it is durable. Al alloy is light weight and corrosion resistant hence used in aircraft and automobile industries. Wear is loss of material from surfaces and the life of material decreases due to wear. Al 6061 has good mechanical properties, it exhibits good weldability and it has wear resistant properties. In the literature review, information about wear resistance properties of composites containing Al 6061 as a matrix is studied for different reinforcement materials for various applications. Very few researchers studied Al 6061 is a matrix material and bagasse ash as reinforced materials. In this paper, aluminum composite material manufacturing using the stir casting method is carried out for manufacturing because of flexibility, simplicity, and having mass production capability. The problem identification about improving the wear properties of Al 6061 matrix material reinforced bagasse ash has been explored and further, research objective and methodology for the same is discussed with flowcharts. The work carried still to date is reported in this working paper.

Thermal Property Evaluation of Chilled Aluminum-Alumina MMC

2015 ◽  
Vol 1101 ◽  
pp. 79-82
Author(s):  
B.C. Suresh ◽  
S.B. Arun
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Expansion ◽  
Composite Materials ◽  
Thermal Property ◽  
Coefficient Of Thermal Expansion ◽  
Matrix Material ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Al Alloy ◽  
Industrial Growth ◽  
Property Evaluation

Now a day’s composite materials are taking very important role in industrial growth. Composite materials are widely used in Automobiles, aerospace, submarine and also in other major fields, due to their special characteristics like light weight, high strength, stiffness, corrosion resistance. The determination of Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) of MMCs is important to aid its usage in high temperature environment as in the case of automobile combustion chamber. In these applications the stability of the composites over a long period of operation is a critical design considerationPresent work deals with the thermal property evaluation of the Al alloy / alumina metal matrix composite developed using the Stir Casting with chilling route technique. LM 26 Al alloy is being selected as the matrix material as it is a potential alloy for automotive piston applications. Al alloy / alumina MMCs was cast under end chilling technique by dispersing the reinforcement from 6 to 12 wt% the steps of 3% to study the variation in its thermal properties. At the same time chill material is also changed (Copper and MS) for different composition of MMCs cast to study the thermal behavior variations. After casting the required MMC, test specimens were prepared as per the standards to conduct thermal conductivity (K) tests and coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) tests. Above tests were repeated for different composites containing different weight % of dispersed cast using different chills.

Investigation of Tensile Property of Aluminium SiC Metal Matrix Composite

2015 ◽  
Vol 766-767 ◽  
pp. 252-256 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Siddique Ahmed Ghias ◽  
B. Vijaya Ramnath
Keyword(s):  
Composite Material ◽  
Metal Matrix Composite ◽  
Matrix Composite ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Matrix Material ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Hybrid Metal Matrix Composite

The composite material is a combination of two or more materials with different physical and chemical properties. The composite has superior characteristics than those individual components. A hybrid composite is the one which contains at least three materials. When the matrix material is a metal, the composite is termed as metal matrix composites (MMC). The MMC is a composite material with two constituent parts, one being a metal. The other material may be another metal, ceramic or fiber. Among all the MMC’s, Aluminium is the most widely used matrix material due to its light weight, high strength and hardness. This paper deals with the fabrication and mechanical investigation of hybrid metal matrix composite Al - SiC. The fabrication is done by stir casting by adding the required quantities of additives into the stirred molten Aluminium. The results show significant effect of mechanical properties such as tensile strength, yield stress and flexural strength. The internal structure of the composite is observed using Scanning electron microscope (SEM) and found that are formation of pores in them.

scholarly journals Recent studies on particulate reinforced AZ91 magnesium composites fabricated by Stir casting – A review

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 115-126
Author(s):  
Anil K. Matta ◽  
Naga S. S. Koka ◽  
Sameer K. Devarakonda
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Matrix Material ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Critical Conditions ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Magnesium Composites

Magnesium Metal Matrix Composites (Mg MMC) have been the focus of consideration by many researchers for the past few years. Many applications of Mg MMCs were evolved in less span of time in the automotive and aerospace sector to capture the benefit of high strength to weight ratio along with improved corrosion resistance. However, the performance of these materials in critical conditions is significantly influenced by several factors including the fabrication methods used for processing the composites. Most of the papers addressed all the manufacturing strategies of Mg MMC but no paper was recognized as a dedicated source for magnesium composites prepared through stir casting process. Since stir casting is the least expensive and most common process in the preparation of composites, this paper reviews particulate based Mg MMCs fabricated with stir casting technology. AZ91 series alloys are considered as the matrix material while the effect of different particle reinforcements, sizes , weight fractions on mechanical and tribological responses are elaborated in support with micro structural examinations. Technical difficulties and latest innovations happened during the last decade in making Mg MMCs as high performance material are also presented.

scholarly journals Tribological characterisation of magnesium matrix nanocomposites: A review

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 168781402110090
Author(s):  
Sudip Banerjee ◽  
Prasanta Sahoo ◽  
J Paulo Davim
Keyword(s):  
Weight Ratio ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Tribological Behaviour ◽  
Magnesium Matrix ◽  
Friction Stir ◽  
Wear Friction ◽  
Melt Deposition ◽  
Mechanical And Tribological Characteristics ◽  
Matrix Nanocomposites

Magnesium matrix nanocomposites (Mg-MNCs) are high grade materials widely used in aerospace, electronics, biomedical and automotive sectors for high strength to weight ratio, excellent sustainability and superior mechanical and tribological characteristics. Basic properties of Mg-MNCs rely on type and amount of reinforcement and fabrication process. Current study reviews existing literatures to explore contribution of different parameters on tribological properties of Mg-MNCs. Effects of particle size and amount of different reinforcements like SiC, WC, Al2O3, TiB2, CNT, graphene nano platelets (GNP), graphite on tribological behaviour are discussed. Incorporation of nanoparticles generally enhances properties. Role of different fabrication processes like stir casting (SC), ultrasonic treatment casting (UST), disintegrated melt deposition (DMD), friction stir processing (FSP) on wear and friction behaviour of Mg-MNCs is also reviewed. Contributions of different tribological process parameters (sliding speed, load and sliding distance) on wear, friction and wear mechanism are also examined.

scholarly journals Investigation into the Structural, Chemical and High Mechanical Reforms in B4C with Graphene Composite Material Substitution for Potential Shielding Frame Applications

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (7) ◽  
pp. 1921
Author(s):  
Ibrahim M. Alarifi
Keyword(s):  
Composite Material ◽  
Melting Point ◽  
Boron Carbide ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
High Fracture Toughness ◽  
Chemical Compositions ◽  
High Fracture ◽  
Fabrication Procedure ◽  
Standard Designs

In this work, boron carbide and graphene nanoparticle composite material (B4C–G) was investigated using an experimental approach. The composite material prepared with the two-step stir casting method showed significant hardness and high melting point attributes. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), along with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) analysis, indicated 83.65%, 17.32%, and 97.00% of boron carbide + 0% graphene nanoparticles chemical compositions for the C-atom, Al-atom, and B4C in the compound studied, respectively. The physical properties of all samples’ B4C–G like density and melting point were 2.4 g/cm3 density and 2450 °C, respectively, while the grain size of B4C–G was in the range of 0.8 ± 0.2 µm. XRD, FTIR, and Raman spectroscopic analysis was also performed to investigate the chemical compositions of the B4C–G composite. The molding press composite machine was a fabrication procedure that resulted in the formation of outstanding materials by utilizing the sintering process, including heating and pressing the materials. For mechanical properties, high fracture toughness and tensile strength of B4C–G composites were analyzed according to ASTM standard designs. The detailed analysis has shown that with 6% graphene content in B4C, the composite material portrays a high strength of 134 MPa and outstanding hardness properties. Based on these findings, it is suggested that the composite materials studied exhibit novel features suitable for use in the application of shielding frames.

Investigation of Mechanical Properties of Nano Sized Clay/LDH Particle as Hybrid Nano Composite Material

2015 ◽  
Vol 766-767 ◽  
pp. 355-361
Author(s):  
S. Sivasaravanan ◽  
V.K. Bupesh Raja ◽  
S. Prabhu ◽  
S. Dineshkumar ◽  
Gokulaprasad
Keyword(s):  
Composite Material ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Bending Test ◽  
Flexural Property ◽  
Weight Percentage ◽  
Three Point Bending ◽  
Sonication Technique

Usage of Hybrid nanocomposite materials provides a greater opportunity to replace the conventional materials due to their properties such as light weight and high strength to based on weight ratio. In this synergitic study, nanosized clay particle and layered double hydroxide particles are used. nanoclay and LDH particles were mixed on the bases of weight percentage (1wt% to 5wt%) by ultra sonication technique. The composite material was fabricated by one of the most common method known as hand lay-up technique. The composite materials was prepared in the form of plate with 4mm of thickness.The characterization of tensile and flexural property of the nanoclay, LDH and combination of both was analysis by tensile test using universal testing machine and three point bending test respectively. The tensile and three point bending test specimens were cut to size as per ASTM standard.The morphology of composite was studied using SEM analysis.

Fabrication and Tribological Properties of Al-Si/B4C Metal Matrix Composites

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 74-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sadineni Rama Rao ◽  
G. Padmanabhan ◽  
P.V. Chandra Shekar Rao
Keyword(s):  
Friction Coefficient ◽  
Boron Carbide ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Constant Load ◽  
Dry Sliding Wear ◽  
Al Alloy ◽  
Wear Rates ◽  
Line Wear

Aluminium composite materials are exponentially growing up and rapidly gaining importance because of their properties like low density, high strength, high stiffness, environmental resistance, low co-efficient of thermal expansion etc. In this context aluminum-boron carbide composites, with 2.5, 5 and 7.5 wt% of boron carbide (B4C) particulate reinforced, were prepared by stir casting process and the effect of the percentage of reinforcement of B4C on dry sliding wear and friction coefficient were investigated. The wear tests were carried out on a pin-on-disc type apparatus at a linear speed of 1m/s, sliding distance of 500 m and a constant load of 30 N. The coefficient of friction was recorded on line. Wear rates were calculated from mass loss measurements. Scanning electron microscope was used to examine the tribo-surface of worn Al- B4C composites. The results showed that the wear rate of 7.5 wt% B4C composites is 0.375 mg/min which is significantly lower than pure Al alloy (3.125 mg/min). The friction coefficient decreases from 0.477(for pure Al alloy) to 0.261(for 7.5 wt% B4C composites).

scholarly journals Aluminum Based Metal Matrix Composites Behavioral Studies with Different Reinforcements- A Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 1816-1822
Author(s):  
Paramjit Singh
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Density Ratio ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Wear Properties ◽  
Mechanical And Tribological Properties ◽  
Behavioral Studies ◽  
Transportation Applications

Abstract: Aluminum alloy’s widely employed in transportation applications like: aerospace, aviation, marine and automobile sector due to their good mechanical properties, wear properties, corrosion behavior and high strength to density ratio. The current review article mainly highlights the effects of various reinforcements on mechanical and tribological properties of aluminum based metal matrix composite materials and focuses on the types of different reinforcements. Review revealed that, there is significant improvement in mechanical properties of AMMC’s with different reinforcements as compared to traditional base alloys. The reinforcements may be SiC, TiO2 , Al2O3 , fly ash, B4C, fiber, Zircon are incorporated in the stir casting or other methods. Keywords: AMMC, Reinforcements, Mechanical properties, Stir casting etc.

Experimental Investigation on Microstructural and Wear Behaviour of Dual Reinforced Particles (DRP) Aluminium Alloy Composites

2020 ◽  
Vol 1159 ◽  
pp. 42-53
Author(s):  
Nю Nanda Kumar ◽  
Natarajan Muthukumaran
Keyword(s):  
Matrix Composite ◽  
Automobile Industry ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Matrix Material ◽  
Aluminum Matrix ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Aluminum Matrix Composite ◽  
Wear Behaviour ◽  
Al Alloy

In the present scenario, the automobile industry, and aerospace industries are considerable scuffles to strive for innovative lightweight materials among manufacturing industries. They preserve their place by reducing the cost of their products and services. For this tenacity, the demand for lightweight material, low cost, and high-performance material are needed. Aluminum matrix composite is developed to fulfill and becomes an engineer’s material. Aerospace & Automobile industries are eager to introducing compound aluminum metal matrix composites due to their excellent mechanical & tribological properties which makes a reduction in the weight of the component. In this project the LM13 as the matrix material while SiC and B4C have been considered as dual reinforcement. Stir casting is the modest and inexpensive method of fabricating an aluminum matrix composite. For the Evaluation of Mechanical &Tribological behavior of DRP composite castings (LM13/B4C/SiC) selection for experimentation tests. In this paper different specimens of the MMC with LM13 Al Alloy 2wt% SiC and 2wt% B4C, 2wt% SiC and 4% B4C, 4wt% SiC, 2wt% B4C, 4wt% SiC and 4wt% B4C are taken for carried to invention out the increase in DRP in the composites will intensification the mechanical properties of the LM13 Al Alloy SiC and B4 C composite formed.

Experimental Investigation on Mechanical and Wear Properties of Al7075-B4C-TiO2 Composite

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
pp. 17-23
Author(s):  
M. Ganesh ◽  
D. Srinivasan ◽  
Naren Vivekanandan
Keyword(s):  
Metal Matrix ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Pure Aluminium ◽  
Light Weight ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Wear Properties ◽  
Casting Technique ◽  
Double Shear ◽  
Al Matrix

Hybrid metal matrix composites are being widely investigated for use in light weight, high strength applications. In the present study, Aluminium alloy Al7075 was reinforced with B4C and TiO2at 4% and 2% weight fractions respectively. The powders of the reinforcements were ball milled for uniform distribution in the Al matrix, and later fabricated by stir casting technique primarily due to simplicity and economy of the method. The specimen were prepared as per ASTM standards and later subjected to hardness, double shear, wear and impact tests and the results were compared with that of pure aluminium specimen fabricated by the same method. The hardness, shear strength, impact strength of the composite were found to be higher than pure aluminium by 4.97%, 32.28% ands 6.41% respectively.

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