TY - JOUR
T1 - Optimizing friction stir processing parameters for aluminium alloy 2024 reinforced with SiC particles
T2 - A taguchi approach of investigation
AU - Saravanakumar, S.
AU - Prakash, K. B.
AU - Dinesh, D.
AU - Manoj Kumar, P.
AU - Fouad, Yasser
AU - Soudagar, Manzoore Elahi M.
AU - Ali, Muhammad Mahmood
AU - Bashir, Muhammad Nasir
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2024 The Author(s)
PY - 2024/5/1
Y1 - 2024/5/1
N2 - The present investigation focuses on the microstructural behavior and mechanical properties of Aluminium alloy 2024 reinforced with SiC nanoparticles by applying the Friction Stir Processing (FSP) technique. Taguchi L9 orthogonal array was used to find the optimal process parameters. The experiment used the expected best process parameters, which confirmed the predicted highest value for the mechanical characteristic. Traverse speed, axial load, and rotating speed are the main factors affecting aluminum metal matrix composite. Hence, this experiment examined the effects of five different tool spinning speeds, specifically 800, 900, 1000, 1100, and 1200 rpm. Weld samples are fabricated wherein the stir zone contains SiC nanoparticles. The results of the study indicate that the optimal welding rotational speed of 1000 rpm has a significant impact on the microstructure, wear rate, and microhardness. Specifically, it was observed that the stirred zone exhibited enhanced wear resistance compared to other zones. The study's findings revealed that after implementing friction stir processing (FSP), a well-defined shear zone was observed on the advancing side of the stir zone. Additionally, it is found that the uniform dispersion and strong bonding of SiC particles with an aluminium matrix further enhance wear resistance.
AB - The present investigation focuses on the microstructural behavior and mechanical properties of Aluminium alloy 2024 reinforced with SiC nanoparticles by applying the Friction Stir Processing (FSP) technique. Taguchi L9 orthogonal array was used to find the optimal process parameters. The experiment used the expected best process parameters, which confirmed the predicted highest value for the mechanical characteristic. Traverse speed, axial load, and rotating speed are the main factors affecting aluminum metal matrix composite. Hence, this experiment examined the effects of five different tool spinning speeds, specifically 800, 900, 1000, 1100, and 1200 rpm. Weld samples are fabricated wherein the stir zone contains SiC nanoparticles. The results of the study indicate that the optimal welding rotational speed of 1000 rpm has a significant impact on the microstructure, wear rate, and microhardness. Specifically, it was observed that the stirred zone exhibited enhanced wear resistance compared to other zones. The study's findings revealed that after implementing friction stir processing (FSP), a well-defined shear zone was observed on the advancing side of the stir zone. Additionally, it is found that the uniform dispersion and strong bonding of SiC particles with an aluminium matrix further enhance wear resistance.
KW - Al MMC
KW - Friction stir processing
KW - SiC particles
KW - Taguchi
KW - Wear
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U2 - 10.1016/j.jmrt.2024.04.066
DO - 10.1016/j.jmrt.2024.04.066
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85191607784
SN - 2238-7854
VL - 30
SP - 4847
EP - 4855
JO - Journal of Materials Research and Technology
JF - Journal of Materials Research and Technology
ER -