Open Access Open Access  Restricted Access Subscription Access

Multi-Objective Optimization of Hardness and Surface Roughness in Manufacturing of Developed Aluminum Metal Matrix Composite by Stir Casting using Grey Relational Analysis

S. B. Rayjadhav, V. R. Naik

Abstract


Light weight material is a key for modern mobility. While metal alloys already have reached their technical limits, carbon fiber and reinforcement of fibers particles based car parts are still not mass producible today. This situation leads to a gap which can be filled by using fibers particles like SiC, Copper, Al2O3, Red Mud, Carbon powder etc. reinforcement alloys to provide high performance alloys for mobility of tomorrow. In the present investigations an attempt has been made for development of Al 6061 metal matrix composite by reinforcement with varying SiC content composite for varying process parameters. The composite is prepared by stir casting process in an electric melting furnace and its use in manufacturing of Dovetail automobile part. The present study is focused on investigations of Hardness and surface roughness of developed Al MMC. Taguchi orthogonal array is set based on levels and parameters selected. The optimization of process parameters has been done using Grey Relational Analysis. In this experiment, SiC wt.%, pouring temperature, stirring time are opted as input parameters, which are most critical parameters for response variables. Grey Relational Grade is found for optimum result of grey relational analysis. Predicted combination is obtained by taking mean of Grey Relational grade. This combination is experimented. The results of experimented combination and initial combination obtained by Grey Relational Analysis method are compared. Validation of experiment is done on the basis of improvement in grey relational grade.   


Full Text:

PDF

References


Hunt W.H., Miracle D.B. Automotive applications of metal matrix composites. D.B. Miracle, S.L. Donaldson (Eds.), ASM Handbook: Composites, ASM International, Materials Park, Ohio. 2001; 21: 1029–1032p.

Das Sanjeev, Das Siddhartha, Das Karabi. Abrasive wear of zircon sand and alumina reinforced Al-4.5 wt% Cu alloy matrix composites–A comparative study. Journal of Science Direct. 2006; 746–751p.

Manocha L.M., Valand Jignesh, Patel Nikesh. Nanocomposites for structural applications. Indian Journal of Pure and Applied Physics. 2006; 44: 135–142p.

Gupta Manoj, Kumar Sanjay Thakur, Balasubramanian K. Microwave synthesis and characterization of magnesium based composites containing nanosized SiC and hybrid (SiC+Al2O3) reinforcements. ASME Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology. 2007; 129: 194–199p.

Naceri, A. Moisture diffusion properties of fabric composite (glass fiber/epoxy resin). International Journal of Engineering-Transactions B: Applications. 2008; 22(2): 205– 210p.

Patnaik Amar, Satapathy Alok, Mahapatra S. S. Study on erosion response of hybrid composites using taguchi experimental design. ASME Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology. 2009; 131: 1–16p.

Satyanarayana Gundappa Kestur, Wypych Fernando, Pedro Henrique Cury Camargo. Review article-Nanocomposites: Synthesis, structure, properties and new application opportunities. Journal of Material Research. 2009; 12(1): 1–39p.

Rao J. Babu, Rao D. Venkata et al. Development of light weight ALFA composites. International Journal of Engineering, Science and Technology. 2010; 2(11): 50–59p.

Kumar Sanjay Thakur, Khin Sandar Tun, Gupta Manoj. Enhancing uniform, nonuniform, and total failure strain of aluminum by using SiC at nanolength scale. ASME Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology. 2010; 132: 1–6p.

Ozgen Akalin, Mustafa Urgen, Golam M. Newaz. Wear characteristics of NiTi/Al6061 short fiber metal matrix composite reinforced with SiC particulates. ASME Journal of Tribology. 2010; 132: 1–6.p

11.Wenli Gao, Hongbo Liu, Jian Lu. Optimization of stirring parameters through numerical simulation for the preparation of aluminum metal matrix composite by stir casting process. ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering. 2010; 132: 1–7p.

Yue HY, Guo EJ, Wang LP. Tensile properties of ZnO and ZnAl2O4 coated aluminum borate whiskers reinforced aluminum composites at elevated temperatures. Journal of Composite Materials. 2011; 46(12): 1475-1481p.

Rao J. Babu, Murthy I. Narasimha, Bhargava NRMR. Mechanical properties and corrosion behaviour of fly ash particles reinforced AA2024 composites. Journal of Composite Materials. 2011; 46(12): 1393-1404p.

Veeresh Kumar GB, Rao CSP, Selvaraj N. Mechanical and dry sliding wear behaviour of Al7075 alloy reinforced with SiC particles. Journal of Composite Materials. 2011; 46(10): 1201-1209p.

Necat ALTINKOK, Aslan COBAN. The tensile behavior and microstructure of Al2O3/SiCp reinforced aluminum-based MMCs produced by stir casting method. International Journal of Science and Advanced Technology. 2012; 2(5): 78-86p.

Shenoy H. Ghanashyam, Chetty Soma V., Premkumar Sudheer. Evaluation of wear and hardness of al-si-mg based hybrid composite at different aging conditions. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications. 2012; 2(8): 1-7p.

Rino J. Jenix, Chandramohan D., Jebin V. Daniel. Research review on corrosion behavior of metal matrix composites. International Journal of Current Research. 2012; 4(09): 179-186p.

Jayashree P.K, Gowri Shankar M.C, Achutha Kini, et al.eReview on Effect of SiC on stir cast aluminum metal matrix composites. International Journal of Current Engineering and Technology. 2013; 3(3): 1061-1071p.

Rino J. Jenix, Dr. D. Sivalingappa, Koti Halesh, et al. Properties of Al6063 MMC reinforced with zircon sand and alumina. International Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering. 2013; 5(5): 72-77p.

Gowri Shankar M.C, Jayashree P.K, Raviraj Shetty, et al. Individual and combined effect of reinforcements on stir cast aluminum metal matrix composites- A review. International Journal of Current Engineering and Technology. 2013; 3(3): 922-934p.

Sucitharan K. S., SenthilKumar P., Shivalingappa D., Rino J. Jenix. Wear behaviour of Al6063-Zircon sand metal matrix composite. IOSR Journal of Engineering. 2013; 3(2): 24-28p.

Dora Siva Prasad, Chintada Shoba, Nallu Ramanaiah. Investigations on mechanical properties of aluminum hybrid composites. Journal of Material Research and Technology. 2014; 3(1): 79-85p.

Paventhan R., Lakshminarayanan P.R., Dhanalakshmi K. Optimization of diffusion bonding process parameters for joining LM-25 Al/SiCp composites. International Journal of Engineering, Science and Technology. 2014; 6(4): 77-82p.

Kingston V.L., Mr. Prabhakar John, Dr. Senthilkumar N. A study on mechanical and machinability characteristics of hybrid metal matrix composites. International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications. 2014; 67-70p.

Kadkhodayan, M. An investigation into deep drawing of fiber-metal laminates based on glass fiber reinforced polypropylene. International Journal of Engineering-Transactions C: Aspects. 2014; 27(3): 349-358p.

Afrasiabi, H., Khayati, G., Ehteshamzadeh, M. Studying of heat treatment influence on corrosion behavior of aa6061-t6 by taguchi method. International Journal of Engineering-Transactions C: Aspects. 2014; 27(9): 1423p.

27. Houshiar Sadeghian, M. A novel, simple and cost effective ala356/al2o3 nano-composite manufacturing route with uniform distribution of nanoparticles. International Journal of Engineering-Transactions C: Aspects. 2015;28(9): 1320-1327p.


Refbacks

  • There are currently no refbacks.