“Characterization of Aluminum Based Metal Matrix Composites by Stir Casting Technique”

Mechanical Engineering

Combining high specific strength with good corrosion resistance, metal matrix composites (MMCs) are materials that are attractive for a large range of engineering applications. The Al based Metal matrix composites (MMC) are an important class of high performance advanced materials with potential engineering applications especially in the area of aerospace, defense and automotive industries. There are several routes available for the fabrication of metal matrix composites such as stir casting, liquid metal infiltration, spray deposition, in silicon carbide powder metallurgy and diffusion bonding. Among these stir casting is the simplest and economical processing route of Al based metal matrix composites In this paper, the relatively low cost stir casting technique is evaluated for use in the production of aluminum alloy MMC’s.My present investigation is to fabricate aluminum mono and hybrid metal matrix composites by stir casting technique by introducing different types of reinforcement materials. And also the physical, mechanical characterization of these composite materials and also study of their use in many industrial area.

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