Optimization of process parameters for producing AA6061/SiC nanocomposites by friction stir processing

Process Parameters Optimization for Producing AA6061/TiB2 Composites by Friction Stir Processing

“…Many researchers like Mahmoud.E.R. I [36] and Wang W et al [37] were carried out using square and threaded pin profiles with speed range of 800 rpm to 1600 rpm and M .Salehi et al [38] and M.Barmaouz et al [39] were selected the feeds in the range of 40 m/min to 160 m/min and other parameters load and percentage reinforcement were also selected . The Taguchi method is limited for optimization of single response problems.…”

Improvement of Mechanical Properties in the Functionally Graded Aluminum Matrix Nanocomposites Fabricated via a Novel Multistep Friction Stir Processing

“…These parameters resulted in the most uniform and homogenous particles distribution along the stir zone of Al 6061/SiC nanocomposite. [20] Two bulk functionally graded (FG) nanocomposites were successfully produced by compacting SiC nanopowders into the starting grooves with width of 1 and 3 mm, and they are designated as FG1 and FG3 in the forthcoming sections, respectively. After filling the grooves with SiC nanoparticle (Figure 1(a)), a pinless tool was applied for one pass stirring along the grooves in order to prevent powders from sputtering during next passes (Figure 1(b)).…”

Effect of Rotational Speed on Microstructure and Microhardness of Boron Carbide Reinforced AA2014-T6 Nano Surface Composites

“…It is found that homogenous dispersion or decrease in the size of ceramic particulates and/or matrix grains from micrometer to nanometer level [4] - [6] is beneficial to enhance the mechanical properties of Aluminum Matrix Composites (AMC's) [7]. Several methods are used to fabricate particulate reinforced composites such as powder metallurgy route, stir casting, friction stir processing, etc, but much attention has been paid to friction stir processing (FSP) as a solid-state, emerging efficient processing technique to fabricate surface composites.…”

“…The aluminum matrix can be strengthened by reinforcing it with hard ceramic particles like SiC, Al 2 O 3 & B 4 C etc. as there is a huge demand in such composites due to low density, high strength to weight ratio and improved resistance to fatigue and wear [2].…”