Article: Synthesis and evaluation of mechanical of AA 6063/MgO+Flyash (Al2O3) hybrid surface composite by friction stir processing Journal: International Journal of Materials and Product Technology (IJMPT) 2022 Vol.64 No.1 pp.69 - 77 Abstract: Aluminium metal matrix composites are being studied extensively due to its versatility and wide applications in automobile, aircraft, and marine sectors. Surface modification is a domain that will improve the surface properties for various applications. Here, an attempt is made to fabricate AA6063MgO/(Al2O3) flyash hybrid surface composite by friction stir processing. Three different weight percentage of hybrid reinforcement was used. The process parameters used were 1,200 rpm, 20 mm/min traverse speed, and 10 KN axial load. Two passes were done to obtain better particle distribution. Cooling time was not allowed before the second pass. The mechanical properties were evaluated. There was a 9.75% increase in the ultimate tensile strength for 12% reinforcement with a 21.79% decrease in the elongation. The microhardness results showed an increase in hardness for 12% reinforcement. The SEM images obtained revealed the distribution of the reinforced particle in the matrix. It also reveals the formation of hybrid particles. Inderscience Publishers - linking academia, business and industry through research

Title: Synthesis and evaluation of mechanical of AA 6063/MgO+Flyash (Al₂O₃) hybrid surface composite by friction stir processing

Authors: R. Raja; Sabitha Jannet; Lenin Dallas; Aibel Sam Saju; S. Rajesh Ruban

Addresses: Mechanical Engineering Department, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, India ' Mechanical Engineering Department, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, India ' Mechanical Engineering Department, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, India ' Mechanical Engineering Department, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, India ' Mechanical Engineering Department, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, India

Abstract: Aluminium metal matrix composites are being studied extensively due to its versatility and wide applications in automobile, aircraft, and marine sectors. Surface modification is a domain that will improve the surface properties for various applications. Here, an attempt is made to fabricate AA6063MgO/(Al₂O₃) flyash hybrid surface composite by friction stir processing. Three different weight percentage of hybrid reinforcement was used. The process parameters used were 1,200 rpm, 20 mm/min traverse speed, and 10 KN axial load. Two passes were done to obtain better particle distribution. Cooling time was not allowed before the second pass. The mechanical properties were evaluated. There was a 9.75% increase in the ultimate tensile strength for 12% reinforcement with a 21.79% decrease in the elongation. The microhardness results showed an increase in hardness for 12% reinforcement. The SEM images obtained revealed the distribution of the reinforced particle in the matrix. It also reveals the formation of hybrid particles.

Keywords: ultimate tensile strength; elongation; microhardness; SEM analysis.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMPT.2022.120235

International Journal of Materials and Product Technology, 2022 Vol.64 No.1, pp.69 - 77

Accepted: 22 Jun 2021
Published online: 11 Jan 2022 *

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