Development and Analysis of Automotive Component Using Aluminium Alloy Nano Silicon Carbide Composite

2015 ◽  
Vol 813-814 ◽  
pp. 257-262
Author(s):  
Govind Yadav ◽  
R.S. Rana ◽  
R.K. Dwivedi ◽  
Ankur Tiwari
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Composite Materials ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Matrix Alloy ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Reinforced Composites ◽  
High Modulus ◽  
Continuous Fiber ◽  
The Matrix

Composite materials are important engineering materials due to their outstanding mechanical properties. Composites are materials in which the desirable properties of separate materials are combined by mechanically binding them together. Each of the components retains its structure and characteristic, but the composite generally possesses better properties. Composite materials offer superior properties to conventional alloys for various applications as they have high stiffness, strength and wear resistance. The development of these materials started with the production of continuous-fiber-reinforced composites. The high cost and difficulty of processing these composites restricted their application and led to the development of discontinuously reinforced composites. The aim involved in designing metal matrix composite materials is to combine the desirable attributes of metals and ceramics. The addition of high strength, high modulus refractory particles to a ductile metal matrix produce a material whose mechanical properties are intermediate between the matrix alloy and the ceramic reinforcement. Metal Matrix Composites with Aluminum as metal matrix is the burning area for research now a days.

Mechanical and Morphological Studies of Al6061-Gr-SiC Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites

2015 ◽  
Vol 813-814 ◽  
pp. 195-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Lokesh ◽  
U.S. Mallikarjun
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Metal Matrix Composites ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Hybrid Composites ◽  
Matrix Material ◽  
Matrix Alloy ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Morphological Studies ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Strength And Ductility

Abstract. In recent years, Aluminium alloy based metal matrix composites (MMC) are gaining wide spread acceptance in several aerospace and automobile applications. These composites possess excellent wear resistance in addition to other superior mechanical properties such as strength, modulus and hardness when compared with conventional alloys. The hybrid composites are new generation of composites containing more than one type, shape or sizes of reinforcements giving superior combined properties of reinforcements and the matrix. In the present work, Al6061 has been used as matrix material and the reinforcing materials selected were SiC and Graphite particulates of 10 to 30µm size. Composites Al6061-Gr (2- 8 wt. %), Al6061-SiC (2 -10wt. %) and Hybrid composites with Al6061 matrix alloy containing 3wt% graphite and varying composition of 2-10wt% SiCp were prepared by stir casting technique. The cast matrix alloy and its composites have been subjected to solutionizing treatment at a temperature of 530 ± 20C for 6 hours, followed by ageing at a temperature of 175 ± 20C for 6 hours. The mechanical properties of as cast and T6 heat treated composites have been evaluated as per ASTM standards and compared. Addition of Graphite particulates into the Al6061 matrix improved the strength and ductility of the composites. Significant improvement in tensile strength and hardness was noticed as the wt. % of SiCp increases in Al6061-SiC composites. Addition of Graphite into Al6061-SiC further improved the strength and ductility of hybrid composites. The heat treatment process had the profound effect in improving the mechanical properties of the studied composites. The microstructural studies revealed the uniform distribution of SiC and Gr particles in the matrix system.

Addressing the Challenge of Aircraft Component Design and Manufacture from Metal Matrix Composites

1992 ◽  
Vol 206 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
D Charles
Keyword(s):  
Metal Matrix Composites ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Matrix Alloy ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Component Design ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Successful Design ◽  
Design And Manufacture

Metal matrix composites (MMCs) offer considerable potential for providing lightweight components exhibiting high strength, high stiffness, good wear resistance and improved elevated temperature performance in comparison to the matrix alloy. Consequently they are applicable to a wide range of aerospace products. The potential offered by this class of materials has resulted in considerable effort being expanded to address the challenges posed by the design*** and manufacture of aerospace components from these materials. These efforts have culminated in the successful design, manufacture and test of representative aircraft components from metal matrix composites.

Study on Mechanical Property of Aluminium 6061 with E Glass Fiber Reinforced Composite

2018 ◽  
Vol 877 ◽  
pp. 50-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vinayashree ◽  
R. Shobha
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Glass Fiber ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Matrix Alloy ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Reinforced Composite ◽  
Reinforcement Content ◽  
Glass Fiber Reinforced ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Glass Fibre Reinforced

Aluminium composites are in predominant use due to their lower weight and high strength among the MMC’s. Aluminium 6061 is selected as matrix and E-glass fiber is selected as reinforcement. Fabrication of composite is done by stir casting method. Each fabrication carries the E-glass reinforcement content varied from 2% to 10%. The present article attempts to evaluate the mechanical properties of E-glass fibre reinforced composite and study the effect of reinforcement on the matrix alloy through mechanical properties. When compared to ascast mechanical properties the UTS has increased from 74.28 N/sq mm to 146.8 N/sq mm for a composite at 6% E-glass. The hardness of as-cast has also increased from 22 RHB to 43 RHB at 6% E-glass and the wear of composite has exhibited a decreasing tend with increase in reinforcement content along the sliding distance. The results are analyzed in certain depth in the current paper. The mechanical properties of composites have improved with the increase in the weigh percentage of glass fiber in the aluminium matrix.

scholarly journals The Effect of Reinforcement Ratio on the Composite Structure and Mechanical Properties in Al-MgO Composites Produced by the Melt Stirring Method

2011 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 096369351102000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Recep Çalin ◽  
Pul Muharrem ◽  
Ramazan Çitak ◽  
Ulvi Şeker
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Vertical Direction ◽  
Homogeneous Distribution ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Liquid Matrix ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Micro Structures ◽  
Scanning Electron

In this study, Al- MgO metal matrix composites (MMC) were produced with 5 %, 10 % and 15 % reinforcement- volume (R-V) ratios by the melt stirring method. In the production of composites 99.5 % pure Al was used as the matrix and MgO powders with the particle size of −105 μm were used as the reinforcement. For every R-V ratio; stirring was made at 500 rev/min at 750°C liquid matrix temperature for 4 minutes and the samples were cooled under normal atmosphere. Then hardness and fracture strengths of the samples were determined and their micro structures were evaluated by using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). In general, it was observed that the reinforcement exhibited a homogeneous distribution in horizontal direction. But there is a slight inhomogeneity in vertical direction. It was determined that the increase in the R-V ratio increased the porosity and also the hardness. As for the fracture strength, the highest strength was obtained with the 5 % MgO reinforced sample.

scholarly journals Fabrication and Mechanical Properties of Cnt/6063 Al Composites Prepared by Vacuum Assisted Infiltration Technique Using Cnt-Al Preforms

2012 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 096369351202100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bedri Onur Kucukyildirim ◽  
Aysegul Akdogan Eker
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Reinforced Composites ◽  
Dispersion Strengthening ◽  
Al Composite ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotube ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Infiltration Technique ◽  
Al Matrix Composites ◽  
Nano Size

Industrial type multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) reinforced aluminum (Al) matrix composites are successfully fabricated by vacuum assisted infiltration of Al into the CNTs-Al preform and compressive mechanical properties of these composites are investigated. The compressive properties and hardness of CNT reinforced composites are fairly increased compared with the previous CNT/Al composite studies. Furthermore, our study confirms that the mechanical enhancements of the composites are interrelated with bridging and pulling-out of CNTs in the fracture surfaces. Moreover, the presence of CNTs leads to dispersion strengthening of the matrix because of their nano size.

Mechanical properties and fracture mechanism of ZA-27/TiO2 particulate metal matrix composites

2003 ◽  
Vol 217 (3) ◽  
pp. 201-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
K H W Seah ◽  
S C Sharma ◽  
M Krishna
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Titanium Dioxide ◽  
Fracture Mechanism ◽  
Matrix Alloy ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Casting Technique ◽  
Titanium Dioxide Particle ◽  
The Matrix

The mechanical properties and the fracture mechanism of composites consisting of ZA-27 alloy reinforced with titanium dioxide particles were investigated with the primary objective of understanding the influence of the particulate reinforcement on the mechanical behaviour of the ZA-27 alloy. The titanium dioxide particle content in the composites ranged from 0 to 6 per cent, in steps of 2 wt %. The composites were fabricated by the stir casting technique in which the reinforcement particles were dispersed in the vortex created in the molten matrix alloy. The study revealed improvements in Young's modulus, ultimate tensile strength (UTS), compressive strength, yield strength and hardness of the composites as the titanium dioxide content was increased, but at the expense of ductility and impact strength. The fracture behaviour of the composite was also significantly influenced by the presence of titanium dioxide particles. Eventual fracture was a result of crack propagation through the matrix as well as through the reinforcing particles. Scanning electron microscopy and fractography analyses were carried out to provide suitable explanations for the observed phenomena.

Mechanical Properties of Densified Untwisted Carbon Nanotube Yarn / Epoxy Composites

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Risa Yoshizaki ◽  
Kim Tae Sung ◽  
Atsushi Hosoi ◽  
Hiroyuki Kawada
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Polymer Matrix Composites ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Specific Strength ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Cnt Arrays ◽  
Strength And Stiffness ◽  
Long Fibers

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have very high specific strength and stiffness. The excellent properties make it possible to enhance the mechanical properties of polymer matrix composites. However, it is difficult to use CNTs as the reinforcement of long fibers because of the limitation of CNT growth. In recent years, a method to spin yarns from CNT forests has developed. We have succeeded in manufacturing the unidirectional composites reinforced with the densified untwisted CNT yarns. The untwisted CNT yarns have been manufactured by drawing CNTs through a die from vertically aligned CNT arrays. In this study, the densified untwisted CNT yarns with a polymer treatment were fabricated. The tensile strength and the elastic modulus of the yarns were improved significantly by the treatment, and they were 1.9 GPa and 140 GPa, respectively. Moreover, the polymer treatment prevented the CNT yarns from swelling due to impregnation of the matrix resin. Finally, the high strength CNT yarn composites which have higher volume fraction than a conventional method were successfully fabricated.

Simulation of Solidification for Metal Matrix Composites

2011 ◽  
Vol 261-263 ◽  
pp. 613-617
Author(s):  
Fu Sheng Hao ◽  
Shi Wu Gao ◽  
Ke Liang Ren
Keyword(s):  
Composite Materials ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Solidification Process ◽  
Metal Composite ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Nonlinear Temperature ◽  
Metal Composite Materials ◽  
The Difference

The paper use the finite element method, simulating the solidification process of metal matrix composite. Obtain the changing of temperature field about the solidification process and some temperature curve for special nodes. The results show that, due to the difference of heat transfer coefficient about the matrix and the metal the solidification process for composite materials showed the irregular temperature cloud, namely nonlinear temperature distribution. The simulation actually provides some guidance for synthesis of metal composite materials.

Characterization of Fracture Toughness of Hybrid MMCs the Short Fiber Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites

2003 ◽  
Vol 17 (08n09) ◽  
pp. 1827-1832
Author(s):  
Moon Sik Han ◽  
Jung Il Song
Keyword(s):  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Metal Matrix Composites ◽  
Dynamic Fracture ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Matrix Alloy ◽  
Short Fiber ◽  
Dynamic Fracture Toughness ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
The Matrix

Evaluation of fracture toughness of short fiber reinforced metal matrix composites (MMCs) becomes important for the application as structural materials. Therefore, in this study static and dynamic fracture toughness of MMCs manufactured by squeeze casting process were investigated. A number of MMCs have been tested with various matrix alloys, volume fractions, and specifically types of reinforcements. It was found that static and dynamic fracture toughness of metal matrix composites was remarkably decreased by the addition of ceramic reinforcements. Dynamic fracture toughness slightly decreased compared with static fracture toughness because of the effect of dynamic velocity under impact loading. The toughness of ceramic reinforced MMCs is controlled by a complexity interaction between the matrix alloy and reinforcement. Important properties which influence toughness include the type of reinforcement (its physical form, size), volume fraction and combination of reinforcement, and the matrix alloy. And notch fracture toughness of MMCs for simple evaluation was also discussed.

Processing, Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of SiCp/AZ91 Mg Matrix Composites Fabricated by Squeeze Casting

2007 ◽  
Vol 546-549 ◽  
pp. 499-502
Author(s):  
X. Qiu ◽  
Xiao Jun Wang ◽  
Ming Yi Zheng ◽  
Kun Wu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Squeeze Casting ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Matrix Alloy ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Magnesium Matrix Composites ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Az91 Magnesium ◽  
Different Diameters

The fabrication processing, mechanical properties and fracture characters of SiCp/AZ91 magnesium matrix composites fabricated by squeeze casting were investigated. The SiC particles with different diameters (5μm, 20μm and 50μm) were employed as the reinforcement in the composites, the volume fraction of them was 50% in all cases. Experimental results showed that when the size of SiC particle decreased, the tensile properties of the composite increased. The tensile properties of SiCp/AZ91 composite with small particles are controlled by the properties of matrix alloy and the strength of the interface between the matrix and reinforcements, but the composites reinforced by large particles are controlled by the fracture of the particles.

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