Influence of Processing Parameters in Sicp - Aluminium Alloy Composite Produced by Stir Casting Method

Dhanalakshmi, S and Sivakumar, P and Balasubramanian, M (2005) Influence of Processing Parameters in Sicp - Aluminium Alloy Composite Produced by Stir Casting Method. In: International Conference on Emerging Trends in Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy, June 13-14, 2005, Regional Research Laboratory(CSIR) Bhubaneswar, Orissa.

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Abstract

Metal matrix composites are gaining wider acceptance in aerospace and defence industries due to their starving need for lightweight — high strength materials. The control of processing parameters is very important in order to obtain good quality casing with minimal defects. In this study the influence of processing parameters on the properties of SiC particle reinforced aluminium alloy (Al- 10%Si- 0.6%Mg) composite was investigated. The composites are prepared by stir casting method. This method involves mixing of SiC in the molten aluminium alloy aided with mechanical agitation. The processing parameters that were investigated include melt temperature and stirring speed. Specimens produced were subjected to mechanical testing. Microstructure observed through scanning electron microscope and optical microscope was correlated to the observed mechanical behavior. The results show that the melt temperature appears to have little effect on the mechanical properties and particle settling. SEM photographs show that there is particle clustering at low melt temperature.

Item Type:Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Official URL/DOI:http://eprints.nmlindia.org/6142
Uncontrolled Keywords:Aluminium alloy; Stir Casting Method; titanium; optical microscope
Divisions:Metal Extraction and Forming
ID Code:6142
Deposited By:Sahu A K
Deposited On:23 Oct 2012 11:36
Last Modified:23 Oct 2012 11:36
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