Experimental investigations on the effect of heat-treatment parameters on the wear behavior of aluminum hybrid composites

Velmurugan, C.; Subramanian, Ramanathan; Ramakrishnan, Sivakumar; Thirugnanam, S.; Kannan, T.; Anandavel, B.

doi:10.1108/ilt-06-2012-0050

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“…The lack of fit was insignificant and hence confirmed the applicability of the predicted model. Similar results were obtained by earlier researchers (Velmurugan et al ., 2014).…”

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Investigation of tribological and mechanical properties of aluminium boron carbide composites using response surface methodology and desirability analysis

Canute

Majumder

2018

ILT

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Purpose Aluminium metal matrix composites are used in automotive and aerospace industries because of their high performance and weight reduction benefits. The current investigation aims to focus on the development of the stir cast aluminium-boron carbide composites with enhanced mechanical and tribological properties. Design/methodology/approach The aluminium-boron carbide composites are produced by stir casting process. Aluminium alloy A356 is chosen as the matrix material and three sets of composites are produced with different weight fractions of boron carbide particles. Higher particle size (63 µm) of boron carbide is chosen as the reinforcement material. Aluminium-boron carbide composites are tested for mechanical and tribological properties. The effect of process parameters like load, speed and percentage of reinforcement on the wear rate are studied using the pin-on-disc method. The interaction of the process parameters with the wear rate is analysed by DesignExpert software using RSM methodology and desirability analysis. The coded levels for parameters for independent variables used in the experimental design are arranged according to the central composite design. The worn surface of the pin is examined using a scanning electron microscope. The phases and reaction products of the composites are identified by X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. Findings Aluminium-boron carbide composites reveal better mechanical properties compared to monolithic aluminium alloys. Mechanical properties improved with the addition of strontium-based master alloy Al10Sr. The ultimate tensile strength, hardness and compressive strength increase with an increase in the reinforcement content. The wettability of the boron carbide particles in the matrix improved with the addition of potassium flurotitanate to the melt. Uniform dispersion of particles into the alloy during melting is facilitated by the addition of magnesium. Wear resistance is optimal at 8 per cent of boron carbide with a load 20 N and sliding speed of 348 RPM. The wear rate is optimized by the numerical optimization method using desirability analysis. The amount of wear is less in Al-B4C composites when compared to unreinforced aluminium alloy. The wear rate increases with an increase in load and decreases with the sliding speed. The wear resistance increases with an increase in the weight fraction of the boron carbide particles. Practical implications The produced Al-B4C composites can retain properties at high temperature. It is used in nuclear and automotive products owing its high specific strength and stiffness. The main applications are neutron absorbers, armour plates, high-performance bicycles, brake pads, sand blasting nozzles and pump seals. Originality/value Al/B4C composites have good potential in the development of wear-resistant products.

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“…The lack of fit was insignificant and hence confirmed the applicability of the predicted model. Similar results were obtained by earlier researchers (Velmurugan et al ., 2014).…”

Section: Resultssupporting

confidence: 93%

Investigation of tribological and mechanical properties of aluminium boron carbide composites using response surface methodology and desirability analysis

Canute

Majumder

2018

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“…Generally, an increase in the applied load leads to a plastic deformation on the subsurface due to an increase in the penetration depth of the counterface. Moreover, with an increase in the applied load, the surface temperature increases and consequently encourages surface softening which leads to further surface as well as subsurface deterioration giving increased weight loss [49,50]…”

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Study of mechanical properties and wear behavior of nano-ZrO2-hardened Al2024 matrix composites prepared by stir cast method

Taha¹,

Hakam

2021

Egypt. J. Chem.

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The Al2024 matrix composites reinforced by different weight percentages of nano-ZrO2 particles were prepared by stir-cast method. Physical and mechanical properties (microhardness, compressive test and elastic moduli) of the prepared composites samples were measured. Moreover, the effect of sliding distance and applied load on the wear behavior of all prepared samples was studied. The results showed that the relative density of the Al2024 matrix decreased with the increase ZrO2 nanoparticles content while the apparent porosity increased. Moreover, the microhardness, ultimate strength and Young's modulus of the composites were improved with increasing of ZrO2 content except fracture strain that reduced significantly. The wear rate decreased as the reinforcement content increased while it increased with the increase of the sliding distance and applied load. The microhardness, ultimate strength, bulk modulus of the composites containing 10 wt.% ZrO2 sample improved to approximately 31, 60 and 49%, respectively. For the same sample, the wear rate improved around 20.2 and 21.3 under applied loads 10 and 40 N, respectively.

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“…Natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites are increasing by employed for several applications, including transportation industry, aerospace, offshore and marine industries, automobile, military and defense, power generation, and household applications. For such applications, these composites required a combination of good mechanical, thermal, physical, and chemical properties along with excellent machining characteristics [1][2][3][4][5][6]. The addition of nanoclay as filler materials with natural fibers were increased the mechanical and impact properties of the developed composite because clay content increased the bonding strength between reinforcement and matrix materials.…”

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Optimization of Machining Parameters of Natural/Glass Fiber with Nanoclay Polymer Composite Using Response Surface Methodology

Ragunath

Rathod

Saravanan³

et al. 2023

Journal of Nanomaterials

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Machining processes are one of the most important finishing operations in the fabrication of composites, which contain natural fibers. However, it is difficult to attain a better fishing on the final components. Hence, an attempt has been made in the work to achieve a good surface finish in compression-molded hybrid fiber composites containing nanoclay particles by optimizing the milling parameters. Experiments were conducted by using Box–Behnken design (response surface methodology (RSM)) to optimize the milling process parameters such as spindle speed (16, 24, and 32 rpm), feed rate (0.1, 0.2, and 0.3 mm/rev.), and depth of cut (1, 1.5, 2 mm) along with different vol% of nanoclay content (3%, 6%, and 9%). The surface roughness of machined fiber composite was measured, and the most influential parameters were analyzed by analysis of variance, evaluation of signal-to-noise ratio, and mathematical models of responses were developed by RSM. The experimental results (A2B1C4D3) indicated that the feed rate is one of the most significant parameters, followed by nanoclay content, depth of cut, and spindle speed. Surface roughness was found to decrease continuously (2.18–2.08 µm) with increasing nanoclay content (up to 6%) at a certain limit and further addition of clay content (above 6%); the results were declined (2.42 µm) for the same levels of other parameters.

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Experimental investigations on the effect of heat-treatment parameters on the wear behavior of aluminum hybrid composites

Cited by 8 publications

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Investigation of tribological and mechanical properties of aluminium boron carbide composites using response surface methodology and desirability analysis

Investigation of tribological and mechanical properties of aluminium boron carbide composites using response surface methodology and desirability analysis

Study of mechanical properties and wear behavior of nano-ZrO2-hardened Al2024 matrix composites prepared by stir cast method

Optimization of Machining Parameters of Natural/Glass Fiber with Nanoclay Polymer Composite Using Response Surface Methodology

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