Review on Machining of Aluminium Metal Matrix Composites

Metal matrix composites have superior mechanical properties in comparison to metals over a wide range of operating conditions. This make them an attractive option in replacing metals for various engineering applications. This paper provides a literature review, on machining of Aluminium metal matrix composites (AMMC)especially the particle reinforced Aluminium metal matrix composites. This paper is an attempt to give brief account of recent work to predict cutting parameters &surface generated in AMMC.By suitably selecting the machining parameters, machining of AMMC can be made economical.

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Machinability and Wear of Aluminium based Metal Matrix Composites by MQL - A Review

Material Science Research India ◽

10.13005/msri/140218 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 14 (2) ◽

pp. 194-203

Author(s):

Ankush Kohli ◽

H. S. Bains ◽

Sumit Jain ◽

D. Priyadaradarshi

Keyword(s):

Metal Matrix Composites ◽

Working Conditions ◽

Metal Matrix ◽

Minimum Quantity Lubrication ◽

Cutting Parameters ◽

Surface Structures ◽

Matrix Composites ◽

Survey Report ◽

Extensive Range ◽

Aluminium Metal

Metal matrix composites have exhibited better mechanical properties in comparison withconventional metals over an extensive range of working conditions. This makes them an appealing alternative in substituting metals for different applications. This paper gives a survey report, on machining of Aluminium metal Matrix composites (AMMC), particularly the molecule strengthened Aluminium metal matrix composites. It is an endeavour to give brief record of latest work to anticipate cutting parameters and surface structures in AMMC. The machinability can be enhanced by the utilization of Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) during the machining of AMMC.

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Experimental Studies on Machinability of 14 wt.% of SiC Particle Reinforced Aluminium Alloy Composites

Materials Science Forum ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/msf.723.94 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 723 ◽

pp. 94-98 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Sheng Qin ◽

Xiao Jiang Cai ◽

Yu Sheng Zhang ◽

Qing Long An ◽

Ming Chen

Keyword(s):

Metal Matrix Composites ◽

Metal Matrix ◽

End Milling ◽

Experimental Studies ◽

Cutting Speed ◽

Cutting Parameters ◽

Matrix Composites ◽

Coated Carbide ◽

Coated Carbide Tools ◽

Aluminium Metal

Since metal matrix composites (MMCs) have increasing applications in industries, this paper presents an experimental investigation on machinability of SiCp reinforced aluminium metal matrix composites. 14 wt.% of SiCp reinforcement addition composite was studied in end milling using CVD coated carbide tools under different cutting parameters. By experimental results, the relationships of cutting force and surface roughness with cutting speed and feed were discussed. Some defects concerning surface topography such as ploughed furrow, pits, matrix tearing, etc. were examined by SEM.

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Composites Based on Aluminium Metal Matrix Prepared by Varies Methods with Their Mechanical and Tribological Properties – A Review

International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology ◽

10.22214/ijraset.2021.38315 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (9) ◽

pp. 2017-2022

Author(s):

Mukesh Dubey

Keyword(s):

Powder Metallurgy ◽

Metal Matrix Composites ◽

Metal Matrix ◽

Low Cost ◽

Casting Process ◽

Cost Effective ◽

Matrix Composites ◽

Alloy Matrix ◽

Wide Range ◽

Aluminium Metal

Abstract: Aluminum based metal matrix composites (AMCs) are very useful and demanded in space and vehicle sector because they carry excellent properties like light weight, ductility, great strength, and toughness apart from this they can be handled by predictable methods. Melt casting and powder metallurgy methods are widely adopted for fabricating the compounds as compared to other technique. Casting methods is used for prepare the complex shapes because powder metallurgy technique is not able to prepare such type of complex shape though it is further cost effective than the melt casting techniques. Casting with stirring has certain advantages over powder metallurgy because it allows for better matrix particle adhesion, easier matrix structure control, low cost, simplicity, and the formation of precise shapes. The Casting process can be utilised with a wide range of materials. Aluminium metal matrix composites, on the other hand, have been found to have superior wear resistance and mechanical qualities. The tribological and mechanical properties of aluminium based alloy matrix composites manufactured using various casting processes are summarised in this review paper. Keywords: Metal Matrix based on aluminium, Manufacture methods, mechanical and tribological characterization.

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Optimization of machining parameters in drilling hybrid aluminium metal matrix composites

Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China ◽

10.1016/s1003-6326(11)61317-4 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 22 (6) ◽

pp. 1286-1297 ◽

Cited By ~ 58

Author(s):

T. RAJMOHAN ◽

K. PALANIKUMAR ◽

M. KATHIRVEL

Keyword(s):

Metal Matrix Composites ◽

Metal Matrix ◽

Machining Parameters ◽

Matrix Composites ◽

Aluminium Metal

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Water-jet guided laser drilling of SiC reinforced aluminium metal matrix composites

Journal of Composite Materials ◽

10.1177/0021998319848062 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 53 (26-27) ◽

pp. 3787-3796 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

S Marimuthu ◽

J Dunleavey ◽

Y Liu ◽

B Smith ◽

A Kiely ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Metal Matrix Composites ◽

Metal Matrix ◽

Laser Drilling ◽

Water Jet ◽

Drilling Process ◽

Matrix Composites ◽

Laser Process ◽

Wide Range ◽

Aluminium Metal ◽

Conventional Laser

Laser drilling of monolithic materials like metals and alloys is a well-established process and used extensively in a wide range of applications in many sectors including aerospace, medical and automotive. However, conventional laser drilling of materials like metal matrix composites is challenging due to the differences in the chemical and physical properties of the hard ceramic reinforcement particles and the soft-metal matrix. The water-jet guided laser process has the potential to machine advanced materials such as an aluminium metal matrix composite reinforced with silicon carbide particles (Al MMC), with exceptional quality. The main objective of this research is to understand the material removal mechanism associated with water-jet guided laser drilling of Al MMCs and compare this with conventional laser drilling of Al MMC. Experimental results showed that the water-jet guided laser process is an excellent technique for drilling holes in composite materials like metal matrix composites. During water-jet guided laser drilling of Al MMC, the material has been removed by cold ablation, without leaving any residual melt layer within the bulk material. Both soft-matrix and hard-particles are removed by the same process of cold ablation, which is completely different to the conventional laser drilling process in which the solid SiC are ejected without melting, along with the molten aluminium.

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Design Optimization of Cutting Parameters when Drilling Metal Matrix Composites

Applied Mechanics and Materials ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.121-126.1311 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 121-126 ◽

pp. 1311-1315

Author(s):

Keartisak Sriprateep ◽

Sudsakorn Inthidech ◽

Sarawut Singto ◽

Puttipong Patumchat

Keyword(s):

Metal Matrix Composites ◽

Performance Measures ◽

Metal Matrix ◽

Polycrystalline Diamond ◽

Cutting Parameters ◽

Performance Measure ◽

Machining Parameters ◽

Matrix Composites ◽

Optimization Of Cutting Parameters ◽

Optimal Cutting Parameters

The Taguchi method is used to find the optimal cutting parameters when drilling metal matrix composites (MMCs) with a polycrystalline diamond (PCD) tool. The combined effects of cutting parameters (cutting velocity and feed rate) and cutting time on three performance measures (tool wear (VBmax), the specific cutting pressure (Ks) and hole surface roughness (Ra)) were investigated employing an orthogonal array, signal to noise (S/N) ratio and the analysis of variance (ANOVA). The optimal cutting parameters for each performance measure were obtained, and the main cutting parameters that affect the cutting performance in drilling operations can be found. The relationship between the drilling parameters and the performance measures were determined using multiple linear regressions. Confirmation tests of the optimal levels with the initial machining parameters are carried out in order to illustrate the effectiveness of this approach for drilling MMCs.

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