Optimization of Drilling Process on Al-SiC Composite using Grey Relation Analysis

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 17-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Vinoth Babu ◽  
M. Uthayakumar ◽  
J. T. Winowlin Jappes ◽  
T. P. D. Rajan
Keyword(s):  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Cutting Speed ◽  
Microscopy Study ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Experimental Result ◽  
Drilling Process ◽  
Machining Parameters ◽  
Casting Technique ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Coated Carbide

This study reveals the multi objective optimization of machining parameters in drilling of SiC reinforced with aluminium metal matrix composites through grey relational analysis. The composite is prepared with varying volume fraction of the reinforcement by liquid metal stir casting technique. Uniform distribution of SiC particle in the matrix is witnessed through microscopy study and observed that the hardness and strength on different composite. The drilling experiments were performed with coated carbide tool with different point angle such as 90o, 120o and 140o. Cutting speed, feed, point angle and volume fraction are considered as input parameters and the performance characteristics such as surface roughness and thrust force are observed as output response in this study. The significant contributions of these factors are determined using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The optimized process parameters have been validated by the confirmation test. The experimental result shows that point angle influences more on output performance followed by feed and cutting speed.

Optimization of Drilling Process on Al-SiC Composite Using Grey Relation Analysis

2017 ◽  
pp. 392-406
Author(s):  
K. Vinoth Babu ◽  
M. Uthayakumar ◽  
J. T. Winowlin Jappes ◽  
T. P. D. Rajan
Keyword(s):  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Cutting Speed ◽  
Microscopy Study ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Experimental Result ◽  
Drilling Process ◽  
Machining Parameters ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Casting Technique ◽  
The Matrix

This study reveals the multi objective optimization of machining parameters in drilling of SiC reinforced with aluminium metal matrix composites through grey relational analysis. The composite is prepared with varying volume fraction of the reinforcement by liquid metal stir casting technique. Uniform distribution of SiC particle in the matrix is witnessed through microscopy study and observed that the hardness and strength on different composite. The drilling experiments were performed with coated carbide tool with different point angle such as 90o, 120o and 140o. Cutting speed, feed, point angle and volume fraction are considered as input parameters and the performance characteristics such as surface roughness and thrust force are observed as output response in this study. The significant contributions of these factors are determined using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The optimized process parameters have been validated by the confirmation test. The experimental result shows that point angle influences more on output performance followed by feed and cutting speed.

scholarly journals Effect of Machining Parameters on Cutting Force and Surface Roughness during Dry Turning of Al6061/Zrb2alumium Matrix Composite

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 1422-1424
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Cutting Force ◽  
Matrix Composite ◽  
Cutting Speed ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Machining Parameters ◽  
Al 6061 ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
In Situ Reactions

This paper shows that the outcome of analysis by the machining of Al-6061–ZrB2.which has done through in-situ reactions. Al 6061 alloy is reinforced with zirconium diboride by stir casting method.The reaction of K2ZrF6 and KBF4 will form ZrB2 at a temperature of 860°C and a holding time of 45 minutes using in-situ reaction. The molten metal matrix composite is poured into the pre-heated die with diameter of 50mm and length 500 mm. Influence of reinforcement ratio of 0, 5 and 10 wt% of ZrB2 on machinability are examined. By the turning operation cutting force was reduced, when the cutting speed has increased. The increment in ZrB2 particles within the matrix decreases the cutting force. Surface roughness is enhanced due to improvement in surface roughness and cutting speed deteriorated because of more addition of reinforcement

scholarly journals An investigation into tapping of Al6061/SiC metal matrix composite with straight flute HSS machine tap

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 4575-4595
Author(s):  
Nagaraja . ◽  
Raviraja Adhikari ◽  
T. Yasir
Keyword(s):  
Metal Matrix Composite ◽  
Matrix Composite ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Flank Wear ◽  
Cutting Speed ◽  
Surface Characteristics ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Weight Percentage ◽  
Casting Technique ◽  
The Matrix

The present study deals with tapping of Al6061/SiC metal matrix composite. Stir casting technique was used for the fabrication of composite. Castings were produced by varying weight percentages of SiC (5%, 7.5% and 10%) of 23μm size in Al6061. The tapping experiments were conducted for the machinability study of Al6061/SiC metal matrix composite using M8 x 1.25 HSS machine taps. The tapping operation was performed under dry condition with different cutting speeds. Torque required for tapping was measured using piezoelectric based 4-component drill tool dynamometer. Surface morphology and profile of thread surfaces were analysed using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and metallurgical microscope. Estimation of progressive flank wear of machine taps was undertaken using profile projector. The performance of HSS machine tap was evaluated in terms of tapping torque, tool flank wear, and surface characteristics of thread surfaces. The flank wear of uncoated HSS machine tap increased with the increase in weight percentage of SiC in Al/SiC composite for a particular cutting speed. Further, when the matrix materials were reinforced by the same kind and the same weight percentage of SiC particles, the flank wear of the tool was found to increase with cutting speed. In addition, the damage caused to thread profiles increased with the increase in cutting speed and weight percentage of SiC.

scholarly journals Machinability study of Al-TiC metal matrix composite

2018 ◽  
Vol 144 ◽  
pp. 03001 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. N. Siddappa ◽  
B. P. Shivakumar ◽  
K. B. Yogesha ◽  
M. Mruthunjaya ◽  
M. B. Hanamantraygouda
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Feed Rate ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Cutting Speed ◽  
Cutting Parameters ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Depth Of Cut ◽  
Machining Parameters ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Casting Technique

Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites have emerged as an advanced class of structural materials have a combination of different, superior properties compared to an unreinforced matrix, which can result in a number of service benefits such as increased strength, higher elastic moduli, higher service temperature, low CTE, improved wear resistance, high toughness, etc. The excellent mechanical properties of these materials together with weight saving makes them very attractive for a variety of engineering applications in aerospace, automotive, electronic industries, etc. Hence, these materials provide as alternative substitutes for conventional engineering materials when specific mechanical properties necessary for required applications. In this work an attempt is made to study the machining parameters of Al6061/TiC MMC. The composite is developed by reinforcing TiC particles in varying proportions of 3, 6, 9 and 12 % weight fractions to the Al6061 matric alloy through stir casting technique. Cutting forces were measured by varying cutting speed and feed rate with constant depth of cut for different % weight fractions. The results showed that the cutting force increases with the increase of feed rate and decreases with the increase of cutting speed for all the weight fractions. Cutting parameters were optimized using Taguchi technique.

scholarly journals Machining of Aluminums Alloys with the Addition of Reinforced Carbide Phase

2020 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-20
Author(s):  
Piotr Putyra ◽  
Marcin Podsiadło ◽  
Lucyna Jaworska ◽  
Jolanta Laszkiewicz-Łukasik ◽  
Maciej Dyzia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Cutting Tools ◽  
Cutting Speed ◽  
Aluminum Matrix ◽  
Polycrystalline Diamond ◽  
Cutting Parameters ◽  
Machining Parameters ◽  
Ceramic Phase ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Longitudinal Turning

This paper presents the results of the processes of treating aluminum matrix casting materials with the addition of a ceramic phase. The matrix of the composite material was an Al-Si7 casting alloy with addition of 2 mass% Mg. The volume fraction of the reinforcing phase in the form of silicon carbide ranged from 5 to 15 vol.%. Preliminary machining tests were carried out at the Mori Seiki NL2000SY turning and milling center. The cutting properties were evaluated during longitudinal turning. Cutting tests were carried out using tools made of polycrystalline diamond, regular boron nitride, and cemented carbides. The nature of VBB wear was checked in accordance with PN-ISO 3685:1996. The influence of machining parameters (cutting speed, feed, cutting depth) on the value of cutting tools temperature was determined. An analysis of the chip shaping mechanism during machining was performed at various cutting parameters. The tests were carried out using the FLIR A655 thermal imaging camera and the fast Phantom MIRO M310 fast camera. Cast composite materials were also subjected to the processes of waterjet cutting, EDM cutting, and EDM drilling (EDM electro discharge machining).

Mechanical characterization of LM25 alloy matrix composite reinforced with boron carbide

2021 ◽  
pp. 002199832110055
Author(s):  
Zeeshan Ahmad ◽  
Sabah Khan
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Boron Carbide ◽  
Mechanical Characterization ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Surface Mapping ◽  
Alloy Matrix ◽  
Casting Technique ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Carbide Particles

Alumnium alloy LM 25 based composites reinforced with boron carbide at different weight fractions of 4%, 8%, and 12% were fabricated by stir casting technique. The microstructures and morphology of the fabricated composites were studied by scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive spectroscopy. Elemental mapping of all fabricated composites were done to demonstrate the elements present in the matrix and fabricated composites. The results of microstructural analyses reveal homogenous dispersion of reinforcement particles in the matrix with some little amount of clustering found in composites reinforced with 12% wt. of boron carbide. The mechanical characterization is done for both alloy LM 25 and all fabricated composites based on hardness and tensile strength. The hardness increased from 13.6% to 21.31% and tensile strength 6.4% to 22.8% as reinforcement percentage of boron carbide particles increased from 0% to 12% wt. A fractured surface mapping was also done for all composites.

scholarly journals Microstructure, Tensile Properties and Hardness Behavior of Al7075 Matrix Composites Reinforced With Graphene Nanoplatelets and Beryl Fabricated by Stir Casting Method

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 6761-6765 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Hybrid Composites ◽  
Matrix Material ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Hybrid Nanocomposites ◽  
Homogeneous Distribution ◽  
Casting Technique ◽  
Aluminum 7075 ◽  
Scanning Electron

In this research, an effort is made to familiarize and best potentials of the reinforcing agent in aluminum 7075 matrices with naturally occurring Beryl (Be) and Graphene (Gr) to develop a new hybrid composite material. A stir casting technique was adopted to synthesize the hybrid nanocomposites. GNPS were added in volume fractions of 0.5wt%, 1wt%, 1.5wt%, and 2wt% and with a fixed volume fraction of 6 wt.% of Beryl. As cast hybrid composites were microstructurally characterized with scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction. Microstructure study through scanning electron microscope demonstrated that the homogeneous distribution reinforcement Beryl and GNPs into the Al7075 matrix. Brinell hardness and tensile strength of synthesized materials were investigated. The hybrid Al7075-Beryl-GNPs composites showed better mechanical properties compared with base Al7075 matrix material. The ascast Al7075-6wt.% Beryl-2wt.%GNPs showed 49.41% improvement in hardness and 77.09% enhancement in ultimate tensile strength over Al7075 alloy.

scholarly journals Investigation of AlCrN-Coated Inserts on Cryogenic Turning of Ti-6Al-4V Alloy

Metals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 1338
Author(s):  
Lakshmanan Selvam ◽  
Pradeep Kumar Murugesan ◽  
Dhananchezian Mani ◽  
Yuvaraj Natarajan
Keyword(s):  
Tool Wear ◽  
Cutting Force ◽  
Physical Vapor Deposition ◽  
Metal Cutting ◽  
Cutting Speed ◽  
Depth Of Cut ◽  
Machining Parameters ◽  
Machined Surface ◽  
Coated Carbide ◽  
Cryogenic Conditions

Over the past decade, the focus of the metal cutting industry has been on the improvement of tool life for achieving higher productivity and better finish. Researchers are attempting to reduce tool failure in several ways such as modified coating characteristics of a cutting tool, conventional coolant, cryogenic coolant, and cryogenic treated insert. In this study, a single layer coating was made on cutting carbide inserts with newly determined thickness. Coating thickness, presence of coating materials, and coated insert hardness were observed. This investigation also dealt with the effect of machining parameters on the cutting force, surface finish, and tool wear when turning Ti-6Al-4V alloy without coating and Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD)-AlCrN coated carbide cutting inserts under cryogenic conditions. The experimental results showed that AlCrN-based coated tools with cryogenic conditions developed reduced tool wear and surface roughness on the machined surface, and cutting force reductions were observed when a comparison was made with the uncoated carbide insert. The best optimal parameters of a cutting speed (Vc) of 215 m/min, feed rate (f) of 0.102 mm/rev, and depth of cut (doc) of 0.5 mm are recommended for turning titanium alloy using the multi-response TOPSIS technique.

Effect of Machining Parameters and MQL Liquids on Surface Integrity of High Speed Drilling Ti-6Al-4V

2010 ◽  
Vol 447-448 ◽  
pp. 816-820 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erween Abdul Rahim ◽  
Hiroyuki Sasahara
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Palm Oil ◽  
Surface Integrity ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Cutting Speed ◽  
Machining Parameters ◽  
Machined Surface ◽  
Subsurface Deformation ◽  
High Speed Drilling ◽  
Coated Carbide

Surface integrity is particularly important for the aerospace industry components in order to permit longer service life and maximized its reliability. This present work compares the performance of palm oil and synthetic ester on surface roughness, surface defect, microhardness and subsurface deformation when high speed drilling of Ti-6Al-4V under MQL condition. The drilling tests were conducted with AlTiN coated carbide tool. The surface roughness decreased with increasing in cutting speed and thicker subsurface deformation was formed underneath the machined surface. Grooves, cavities, pit holes, microcracks and material smearing were the dominant surface damages thus deteriorated the machined surface. For both lubricants, the machined surface experienced from thermal softening and work hardening effect thus gave a variation in microhardness values. The results indicated the substantial benefit of MQL by palm oil on surface integrity.

Specific Heat Capacity Measurement of Al / SiCp Composites by Differential Scanning Calorimeter

2011 ◽  
Vol 264-265 ◽  
pp. 669-674 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Karthikeyan ◽  
S. Ramanathan ◽  
V. Ramakrishnan
Keyword(s):  
Specific Heat ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Thermal Control ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Thermal Design ◽  
Capacity Measurement ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Heat Measurement ◽  
Casting Technique ◽  
Materials Used

Various materials are used to achieve a good “Thermal Control System” (TCS) of spacecraft. The performance of the TCS totally depends upon the thermal behaviour of the materials used in the elements of TCS. The measurements of the thermal properties of materials are fundamental for better understanding of the thermal design. Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) is the most widely used thermal technique for obtaining a wealth of information about a material, especially for the specific heat measurement of a material. Stir casting technique was used to fabricate the 7075 aluminum alloy and 7075 Al / SiCp composites. The heat flow response is recorded as a function of actual sample temperature range from -1000 C to 4000 C. Specific heat characteristics of 7075 Al reinforced with different volume fraction of silicon carbide composites fabricated by stir casting method was analyzed.

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