Topological Optimization of the Strength Element of the Aircraft Compartment Made of Metal-Matrix Composite Material

At present, in order to increase the weight efficiency of parts and structures of promising aircraft and rocket-space vehicles, various types of additive technologies and topological optimization methods are being actively introduced. Their purpose is a significant reduction in time and financial costs in the manufacture and creation of fundamentally new geometric solutions. The article considers approaches to selecting the geometric parameters of the strength elements of the flight vehicle body made of a metal-matrix composite material based on VT6 titanium alloy, reinforced with a finely dispersed silicon carbide powder, which is produced by direct laser growth technology. On the basis of numerical simulation, the dependences of the metal-matrix composite material physicomechanical and thermophysical characteristics on the volume fraction of silicon carbide have been determined. It was found that the use of a metal-matrix composite material and the optimization of geometric parameters with adaptation to the direct laser growth technology allows reducing the weight of the strength element of the flight vehicle body by more than 30% (depending on the overall dimensions).

Microstructure and mechanical testing of Al/graphite/Fly-ash metal matrix composite material

Purpose This study aims to attempt to make an aluminum-based composite using reinforcement such as graphite and fly ash. Pollution is an enhanced serious issue of concern for global. Industries play a major role in disturbing the balance of the environment system. Composite is made by using the stir casting technique. The waste that is generated by the industries if left untreated or left to be rotten at some place may prove fatal to invite various types of diseases. Proper treatment of these wastes is the need of the hour, the best way to get rid of such kinds of hazardous wastes is to use them by recycling. Design/methodology/approach Stir casting technique was used to make a composite. Graphite and fly ash were mixed with equal amounts of 2.5% to 15% in aluminum. The microstructure of composite formed after composite was noticed. After seeing the microstructure it was understood that reinforcement particles are very well-mixed in aluminum. Findings When graphite was mixed with 3.75% and 3.75% fly ash in aluminum, the strength of the composite came to about 171.12 MPa. As a result, the strength of the composite increased by about 16.10% with respect to the base material. In the same way, when 3.75% graphite and 3.75% fly ash were added to aluminum, the hardness of the composite increased by about 26.60%. Originality/value In this work, graphite and fly ash have been used to develop green metal matrix composite to support the green revolution as promoted/suggested by United Nations, thus reducing the environmental pollution. The addition of graphite and fly ash to aluminum reduced toughness. The thermal expansion of the composite has also been observed to know whether the composite made is worth using in higher temperatures.

Multi-Objective Optimization of WEDM of Aluminum Hybrid Composites Using AHP and Genetic Algorithm

Aluminum hybrid composites have the potential to satisfy emerging demands of lightweight materials with enhanced mechanical properties and lower manufacturing costs. There is an inclusion of reinforcing materials with variable concentrations for the preparation of hybrid metal matrix composites to attain customized properties. Hence, it is obligatory to investigate the impact of different machining conditions for the selection of optimum parameter settings for aluminum-based hybrid metal matrix composite material. The present study aims to identify the optimum machining parameters during wire electrical discharge machining of samples prepared with graphite, ferrous oxide, and silicon carbide. In the present research work, five different process parameters and three response parameters such as material removal rate, surface roughness, and spark Gap are considered for process optimization. Energy-dispersive spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy analysis reported the manifestation of the recast layer. Analytical hierarchy process and genetic algorithm have been successfully implemented to identify the best machining conditions for hybrid composites.

Sintering of composite materials for tool appointment, based on impact diamonds, under high pressure and temperatures

The article presents the results of a study of composite materials based on diamond-lonsdaleite abrasive (DLA) and various binders (Fe–Ti mechanocomposite, silicon carbide SiC). A metal-matrix composite material with a multimodal nano- and microlevel structure, characterized by increased adhesion of diamond grains to the binder, is obtained on the basis of impact diamonds and a Fe–Ti nano-mechanical composite. It is shown that the use of impact diamonds in comparison with synthetic diamonds makes it possible to reduce the pressure of thermobaric treatment by 30–50 % at the same sintering temperatures. The use of Fe–Ti–DLA composites in the process of magnetic-abrasive polishing (MAP) makes it possible to increase the removal rate of material based on silicon by 1.5–2 times and reduce the processing time by 30 % compared to ferroabrasive powder (FAP) based on synthetic diamonds. The effect of adding of silicon carbide on the process of obtaining a superhard composite material impact diamond – SiC is investigated. It is found that adding of SiC helps to reduce the defectiveness of the material and increase the homogeneity of its structure in comparison with the material without adding of a binder. In this case, an increase in the content of SiC and Si also leads to an inversion of the structure type of the superhard composite from polycrystalline to matrix. It is found that the additional use of amorphous soot and boron affects the refinement of the matrix structure of the composite material due to the formation of boron carbide and secondary finely dispersed silicon carbide.

Mechanical Characterization of Aluminium-Titania Metal Matrix Composites

Researchers investigated the mechanical properties of Aluminium Metal Matrix Composites (AMMC) with several reinforcements and negligible work has been administered on analysing the mechanical characteristics of AMMC with rutile nanotitania reinforcement material. Metal matrix composite with Aluminium 6061 metallic element as matrix material and nanotitania as reinforcement with 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 weight percentages was fabricated through stir casting method followed by die casting and heat treatment. Consequent exploration on mechanical characteristics viz. micro hardness, tensile, compressive and impact strength were carried out. The fabricated samples were examined using scanning electron microscopy and analysed. The outcomes exhibited enhanced mechanical characteristics for 1.0 weight percentage nanotitania reinforced aluminium6061 metal matrix composite material.