Properties of Al/SiC metal matrix composites

Mumin Sahin; Can Guler; Cenk Misirli; Cem S. Cetinarslan; Hamid Eisazadeh

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Properties of Al/SiC metal matrix composites

Mumin Sahin , Can Guler , Cenk Misirli , Cem S. Cetinarslan and Hamid Eisazadeh

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From the journal Materials Testing Volume 60 Issue 6

Abstract

Metal matrix composites have higher resistance compared to ceramic and polymer matrix composites. In this study, an aluminum 5754 alloy was fortified using 10 % SiC to obtain a metal matrix composite with properties superior to the original alloy. An improvement of mechanical properties was obtained by reinforcement with aluminum matrix composites which can be produced with various techniques. Mechanical properties of the composite material (Al/SiCp) were initially investigated, and then, the metallurgical properties were determined using an optical metal microscope and SEM. Furthermore, the percent of elongation, tensile strength and Vickers hardness are the input parameters for the mechanical properties. The tensile strength as an output response parameter of Al/SiCp materials was analyzed using experimental Taguchi technique design as an orthogonal array. In the present investigation, experiments were carried out to compare experimental results with predicted optimal values. ANOVA analysis revealed that the percent elongation-PE (%) was the input parameter having the highest statistical influence on tensile strength. It could be shown that the composite material was resistant against both static and dynamic loads. It was also shown that silicon carbide mixed homogenously with aluminum.

Kurzfassung

Metallmatrix-Komposite haben eine höhere Festigkeit gegenüber keramischen und Polymermatrix-Kompositen. In der diesem Beitrag zugrunde liegenden Studie wurde die Aluminiumlegierung 5754 mit 10 % SiC verstärkt, um ein Matallmatrix-Komposit mit überragenden Eigenschaften gegenüber der ursprünglichen Legierung zu erhalten. Eine Verbesserung der mechanischen Eigenschaften kann mit der Verstärkung der Aluminiummatrix unter Nutzung verschiedener Techniken erreicht werden. Hierzu wurden die mechanischen Eigenschaften des Kompositmaterials (Al/SiCp) zunächst untersucht und dann die metallurgischen Eigenschaften mittels Licht- und Rasterelektronenmikroskopie ermittelt. Die Zusammenhänge zwischen prozentualer Dehnung, der Vickershärte und der Zugfestigkeit wurden mittels eines experimentellen Designs nach der Taguchi-Technik ermittelt, wobei ein orthogonales Array verwandt wurde. Es stellte sich heraus, dass das Kompositmaterial gegenüber statischen und dynamischen Beanspruchungen widerstandfähig ist. Dabei zeigte sich auch, dass das Siliziumkarbid homogen mit dem Alumnium vermischt ist.

*Correspondence Address, Prof. Dr. Mumin Sahin, Mechanical Engineering Dept., Trakya University, 22180 Edirne, Turkey, E-mail: mumins@trakya.edu.tr, cenkm@trakya.edu.tr, cemc@trakya.edu.tr

Prof. Dr. Mumin Sahin, born in 1970, works in the Construction and Manufacturing Division of Trakya University Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Edirne, Turkey. His current studies concern an investigation of manufacturing methods, materials science, different welding methods and materials' behavior.

MSc Student Can Guler, born in 1985, studies at Trakya University Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Edirne, Turkey. His current studies concern material properties and composite materials.

Assistant Prof. Dr. Cenk Misirli, born in 1977, is works at the Machine Theory and Dynamics Division of Trakya University Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Edirne, Turkey. His current studies concern the investigation of the properties of materials, materials behavior and extrusion of different materials.

Associate Prof. Dr. Cem S. Cetinarslan, born in 1968, works in the Construction and Manufacturing Division of Trakya University Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Edirne, Turkey. His current studies concern the investigation of the properties of different welding methods, materials behavior and plastic deformation.

Assistant Prof. Hamid Eisazadeh, works at the Department of Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering, Clarkson University in New York, USA. He does research in Automotive Engineering, Materials Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. His current studies concern the investigation of material characterization, metals, advanced materials and mechanical properties of materials.

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