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A Comprehensive Study of Aluminum Based Metal Matrix Composites: Challenges and Opportunities

Materials Today: Proceedings, 2018

MMCs are prepared by dispersing a reinforcing material into a metal matrix. Composites are prepared by stir casting, powder metallurgy, squeeze casting, spray deposition etc. MMC offer improved mechanical and tribological properties over conventional metals and currently are considered as potential material for light weight application. Due to high strength to weight ratio, high tensile strength, toughness, high wear resistance, these materials are used in automobile, aerospace, sports, and many more fields. Irrespective of these advantages there are some technological barriers in development of composites. Some of them are obtaining uniform distribution of reinforcement among matrix, high processing cost with methods other than casting, availability of low cost reinforcement and machining of composites after preparation if required. Currently SiC, TiB 2 , Al 2 O 3 , B 4 C are used as reinforcement with Al alloys. Some research carried out on hybrid composite with fly ash, lignite ash, coconut husk has also given better results than single reinforcement. This paper reviews current development in Aluminum matrix composite preparation, processing methods, mechanical properties and some challenges in development of composites.

Properties of 12% reinforced Aluminium Based Metal Matrix Composites

2020

It is always endeavor of ongoing research in material science to take advantage of specific or particular properties of the constituent material present in a composite material. Aluminum based metal matrix composites have been developed to tailor the properties. Aluminum is a preferred choice for metal matrix composites (MMC) for several reasons like low density, high thermal and electrical conductivity and good damping capacity. Al-MMCs exhibit improved mechanical properties, when reinforced by ceramics like Al2O3 and SiC. This paper presents an experimental study to produce Al-MMC by powder metallurgy process in which fine aluminum powder reinforced by ceramic particles like SiC and Al2O3 by 12% of its total weight. The green compact is produced using a set of die and punch and necessary compaction of blended powder is obtained using a mounting press. Sintering of green compact is carried out at temperature of 95% of melting point of matrix material for 1 hour. The study of densit...

A Study On Effects of Reinforcement Materials In Aluminum-Based Metal Matrix Composites

International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, 2021

In this era, there has been a substantial growth market for latest-generation materials. Hybrid metal matrix composites (HMMCs) are still one of the emerging new materials having lightweight, incredibly good mechanical characteristics. To make hybrid MMCs, many different types of reinforcements (more than one) with various properties are added to the matrix material. These composites are commonly utilized in the manufacturing, aviation, and automobile industries. Aluminum Hybrid metal matrix composites (AlHMMCs) are a modern type of MMCS that contains Al as matrix material that can meet the current needs of specialized applications. These requirements can be met because of enhanced mechanical properties, convenient manufacturing, and the ability to reduce the fabrication cost. The efficiency of these materials primarily depends on the choice of the appropriate reinforcement material combination and reinforcement type. MMCs propensities are often calculated by the reinforcing content. Thus this study provides a brief overview of the hybrid metal matrix and aluminum-based hybrid composites. This article discusses the combinations of reinforcement materials Al203, SiC used in the manufacturing of hybrid AlMMCS. The result of the paper is that the use of reinforcement materials increased the overall efficiency of the composites produced and led to reducing overall expenses.

FABRICATION OF ALUMINUMMETAL MATRIX COMPOSITEInternational Journal of Current Engineering & Scientific Research(IJCESR)

Presently Al-5000 arrangement is broadly utilized within car sector, marine and aviation sector because of their unrivalled erosion resistance, phenomenal formability, beneficial welding aspects and light weight. Al5083, An non-heat treatable secondary Mg-Al created alloy, is extensively utilized within the car segment. Nano sic particles support over aluminum compound upgrade its mechanical properties such as hardness, ductile strength, compressive quality without affecting the ductility of the material. In this fill in micron Furthermore Nano sic /Al 5083 composites were created toward stir casting process Furthermore investigated it mechanical properties. Effect demonstrated that Hardness, rigidity and compressive quality at 2% sic nano composites might have been higher in comparison of all other compositions. Creation and testing of car gears might have been also conveyed out and found suitable to displace existing materials steel in vehicles. The composites refer to the material consisting of two or more individual constituents, in that the reinforcing particulates are embedded to the base matrix to form composite materials by improving the mechanical and tribological properties. Different types of composite materials are available and these are increasing because of their good enhanced properties, among these Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs) finds its applications in various aspects like aerospace, automotive, defense, and marine etc. These improved properties are obtained from different form of particulates which are different in their aspect ratio are mixed with base material to provide good bonding and strength between them. To obtain these enhanced properties different manufacturing techniques are followed to prepare the composites. This paper presents an overview of types of composites, different fabrication techniques available to prepare the composites and also wear behavior of particulates reinforced MMC's by studying different types of wear mechanism. The usage of AMCs in ranges from claiming aviation Furthermore auto businesses incorporates performance, monetary What's more natural profits. The key profits of AMCs to transportation division need aid easier fuel consumption, less noise Furthermore bring down contamination and airborne outflows.

THE PROCESSING TECHNIQUES AND BEHAVIOUR OF ALUMINUM METAL MATRIX WITH DIFFERENT REINFORCEMENT MATERIALS

Transstellar Journals, 2019

Improvement in the mechanical properties and retainment of properties is an essential requirement for the industrial application. The properties of the composite not only depend on reinforcement materials but it also depends on the manufacturing technique adopted for processing of the composites. This paper discusses various fabrication techniques of composite. This paper summarizes the various aluminium grades used in the industry and how its properties can be improved using different reinforcement materials like carbides, oxides, organic compounds and industrial agro waste. It reviews the influence of different reinforcement material on mechanical properties like hardness, tensile strength, density, and percentage elongation. This also paper reviews comprehensive data related to the research work carried with different various weight percentage reinforcement material.

Effects of reinforcement additions on properties of aluminium matrix composites – A review

Materials Today: Proceedings, 2020

The usage of aluminium is constrained by its lower strength, lower stiffness and hardness. However, there is a need for the addition of reinforcements, either single or multiple which improves properties. Al-MMCs can be tailored to have superior properties such as high stiffness and higher specific strength, enhanced high temperature performance, lower thermal expansion coefficient , and increased wear resistance. Due to this superior properties, AMMCs are used in automobile, aerospace and different structural engineering applications. This paper presents a review on the effect of single as well as multiple reinforcement addition on physical, mechanical and wear properties of aluminium based metal matrix composites.

Development and Characterization of Aluminium Based Metal Matrix Composites : An Overview of challenges and opportunities

MMCs are made by dispersing a reinforcing material into a metal matrix. They are prepared by powder metallurgy and casting, although several technical challenges exist with casting technology. Achieving a homogeneous distribution of reinforcement within the matrix is one such challenge, and this affects directly on the properties and quality of composite. The properties of aluminium metal matrix composite mostly depend on the processing method which is capable of producing good properties to comply the industry need. In case of increased silicon carbide content, the hardness, and material toughness are enhanced. In the last few years, AMCs have been utilised in high-tech structural and functional applications including aerospace, defence, automotive, and thermal management areas, as well as in sports and recreation. It is interesting to note that research on particle-reinforced cast AMCs took root in India during the 70's, attained industrial maturity in the developed world and is currently in the process of joining the mainstream of materials. This paper presents an overview of AMC material systems on aspects relating to processing, microstructure, properties and applications.

Effect of different reinforcement on mechanical properties of aluminium metal matrix composites

2017

There is a significant role of reinforcing materials in determining composites (MMCs) shows very attractive and yield strength, toughness, hardnessetc. they can successfully replace other materials like cast iron and steel. Aluminium matrix composites (AMCs) are potential candidate materials for numerous applications properties is obtained by suitable tailoring reinforcements in base metal. In the casting process the reinforcement particles like metal borides (TiB2), metal oxides (Al in the melt of aluminium matrix. The widely used reinforcing materials to fabricate AMCs are silicon carbide aluminium oxide (Al2O3) in the form of particles or whiskers. method, reinforcement size, weight faction etc. material and these can be tailored and engine made to describe the effect of tailoring different reinforcements in aluminium alloy properties. The successful commercial production of AMCs is fi

Characterization & tribological behaviour of aluminium metal matrix composites -A review

Aluminum metal matrix composites with improved mechanical and chemical properties are used widely in automotive, aerospace, electrical, structural applications due to their high strength to weight ratio, fatigue resistance, and good electrical conductivity. This paper summarizes the effects of reinforcements such as SiC and CNT in the aluminium matrix by various fabrication Techniques. The most common mechanical properties (i.e. hardness, tensile strength and compressive strength, etc.) reported by several researchers are systematically discussed and debated to highlight the percentage of reinforcement and improvement during the fabrication and processing of the MMCs. The methodology for mixing condition and behaviour of Aluminium metal matrix composites are discussed to impart knowledge about the processing conditions.