A STUDY ON MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF ALUMINIUM-4.5%COPPER ALLOY METAL MATRIX COMPOSITES REINFORCED WITH ALUMINA FIBERS USING SQUEEZE CASTING PROCESS

Authors

  • Vishwanath Patil visveshwaraya Technological University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37591/jopc.v6i1.575

Keywords:

Metal Matrix Composite, Tensile, Hardness, Wear and Corrosion Behavior, Squeeze casting method, Alumina fibers, NaCl medium.

Abstract

Aim of the present investigation is to develop aluminium-4.5% copper alloy metal matrix composites by reinforcing with chopped alumina fibers in varying percentage like 10%, 20% and 30% and so on. The casting can be produced by using Squeeze casting process; these castings were studied for all its mechanical properties like tensile, hardness, wear and microstructure and corrosion analysis. It is observed that increase in reinforcement improves the mechanical properties of composites.

Author Biography

  • Vishwanath Patil, visveshwaraya Technological University

    Mechanical Engineering

    Assistant Professor

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Published

2018-06-04

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Vol. 6 No. 1 (2018)

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