TITLE:
Effect of Processing Paramters on Metal Matrix Composites: Stir Casting Process
AUTHORS:
G. G. Sozhamannan, S. Balasivanandha Prabu, V. S. K. Venkatagalapathy
KEYWORDS:
Stir Casting; Processing Temperature; Holding Time
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Surface Engineered Materials and Advanced Technology,
Vol.2 No.1,
January
12,
2012
ABSTRACT: Conventional stir casting process has been employed for producing discontinuous particle reinforced metal matrix composites for decades. The major problem of this process is to obtain sufficient wetting of particle by liquid metal and to get a homogenous dispersion of the ceramic particles. In the present study, aluminium metal matrix composites were fabricated by different processing temperatures with different holding time to understand the influence of process parameters on the distribution of particle in the matrix and the resultant mechanical properties. The distribution is examined by microstructure analysis, hardness distribution and density distribution.