Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Effect of Heat Treatment on Mechanical Properties of Stir-Casted Al7075-SiC Composites

  • Conference paper
  • First Online:
Materials, Design and Manufacturing for Sustainable Environment

Part of the book series: Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering ((LNME))

  • 437 Accesses

Abstract

Composites made of aluminium are the preferred choice for most of the researches working on metal matrix composites. Some of the benefits obtained on using aluminium matrix composites are high strength with minimal weight, good resistance to wear and good stiffness. In addition, materials made from aluminium also have better electrical conductivity and thermal expansion coefficient. Amongst various methods available for manufacturing composites, stir casting is the best effective method. The reason behind using this method is achieving homogeneous distribution of reinforcement within the matrix, cost economy and availability. The impact of heat treatment on resulting properties of the composite samples was analysed in this study. Al7075 is used as reinforcement, and silicon carbide at 4, 6 and 8 wt% is used to produce composite specimens. Stir casting method is used for the manufacturing because of enormous benefits obtained by this process. Care has been taken to achieve uniform dispersion of reinforcements in the melt. The specimens are structured to ASTM standards to evaluate their properties. T6 heat treatment is performed. Tensile, hardness and wear tests were performed, and the microstructure of the samples was analysed. The properties of the heat-treated specimens were found to be superior for composite sample having 6% of SiC than other samples.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this chapter

Log in via an institution
Chapter
USD 29.95
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
eBook
USD 129.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book
USD 169.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book
USD 169.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

Purchases are for personal use only

Institutional subscriptions

References

  1. Sahu MK (2018) Fabrication of of aluminum aluminum matrix matrix composites composites by stir casting technique and stirring process parameters optimization. Adv Cast Tech 111–126

    Google Scholar 

  2. Amouri K, Kazemi Sh, Momeni A, Kazazi M (2016) Microstructure and mechanical properties of Al-nano/micro SiC composites produced by stir casting technique. Mater Sci Eng A 674:569–578

    Google Scholar 

  3. Fan G, Jiang Y, Tan Z, Guo Q, Xiong D-B, Yishi S, Lin R, Li H, Li Z, Zhang D (2018) Enhanced interfacial bonding and mechanical properties in CNT/Al composites fabricated by flake powder metallurgy. Carbon 130:333–339

    Article  Google Scholar 

  4. Canakci A, Arslan F (2012) Abrasive wear behaviour of B4C particle reinforced Al2024 MMCs. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 63(5):785–795

    Article  Google Scholar 

  5. Boobesh Nathan V, Soundararajan R, Brainard Abraham C, Vinoth E, Narayanan JK (2021) Study of mechanical and metallurgical characterization of correlated aluminium hybrid metal matrix composites. Mater Today Proc 45:1237–1242

    Google Scholar 

  6. Baskaran S, Anandakrishnan V, Duraiselvam M (2014) Investigations on dry sliding wear behavior of in situ casted AA7075–TiC metal matrix composites by using Taguchi technique. Mater Des 60:184–192

    Google Scholar 

  7. Chen F, Chen Z, Mao F, Wang T, Cao Z (2015) TiB2 reinforced aluminum based in situ composites fabricated by stir casting. Mater Sci Eng A 625:357–368

    Google Scholar 

  8. Pazhouhanfar Y, Eghbali B (2018) Microstructural characterization and mechanical properties of TiB2 reinforced Al6061 matrix composites produced using stir casting process. Mater Sci Eng, A 710:172–180

    Article  Google Scholar 

  9. Shayan M, Eghbali B, Niroumand B (2020) Fabrication of AA2024−TiO2 nanocomposites through stir casting process. Trans Nonferrous Metals Soc China 30(11):2891–2903

    Article  Google Scholar 

  10. Tzamtzis S, Barekar NS, Hari Babu N, Patel J, Dhindaw BK, Fan Z (2009) Processing of advanced Al/SiC particulate metal matrix composites under intensive shearing–a novel Rheo-process. Compos Part A Appl Sci Manuf 40(2):144–151

    Google Scholar 

  11. Miracle DB (2005) Metal matrix composites–from science to technological significance. Compos Sci Technol 65(15–16):2526–2540

    Article  Google Scholar 

  12. Bhandare RG, Sonawane PM (2013) Preparation of aluminium matrix composite by using stir casting method. Int J Eng Adv Technol (IJEAT) 3(3):61–65

    Google Scholar 

  13. Yuan D, Yang X, Wu S, Lü S, Hu K (2019) Development of high strength and toughness nano-SiCp/A356 composites with ultrasonic vibration and squeeze casting. J Mater Process Technol 269:1–9

    Article  Google Scholar 

  14. Qiu X, Wang J-Q, Tang J-R, Gyansah L, Zhao Z-p, Xiong T-Y (2018) Microstructure, microhardness and tribological behavior of Al2O3 reinforced A380 aluminum alloy composite coatings prepared by cold spray technique. Surf Coat Technol 350:391–400

    Article  Google Scholar 

  15. Su H, Gao W, Zhang H, Liu H, Lu J, Lu Z (2010) Optimization of stirring parameters through numerical simulation for the preparation of aluminum matrix composite by stir casting process. J Manuf Sci Eng 132(6)

    Google Scholar 

  16. Li RX, Li RD, Zhao YH, He LZ, Li CX, Guan HR, Hu ZQ (2004) Age-hardening behavior of cast Al–Si base alloy. Mater Lett 58(15):2096–2101

    Google Scholar 

  17. Smagorinski ME, Tsantrizos PG, Grenier S, Cavasin A, Brzezinski T, Kim G (1998) The properties and microstructure of Al-based composites reinforced with ceramic particles. Mater Sci Eng, A 244(1):86–90

    Article  Google Scholar 

  18. Singh G, Sharma N (2021) Study on the influence of T4 and T6 heat treatment on the wear behavior of coarse and fine WC particulate reinforced LM28 Aluminium cast composites. Compos Part C: Open Access 4:100106

    Google Scholar 

  19. Chen R, Iwabuchi A, Shimizu T (2000) The effect of a T6 heat treatment on the fretting wear of a SiC particle-reinforced A356 aluminum alloy matrix composite. Wear 238(2):110–119

    Article  Google Scholar 

  20. Sharma S, Nanda T, Pandey OP (2019) Investigation of T4 and T6 heat treatment on the wear properties of sillimanite reinforced LM30 aluminium alloy composites. Wear 426:27–36

    Article  Google Scholar 

  21. Kiran TS, Prasanna Kumar M, Basavarajappa S, Viswanatha BM (2014) Dry sliding wear behavior of heat treated hybrid metal matrix composite using Taguchi techniques. Mater Des 63:294–304

    Google Scholar 

  22. Raghuvaran P, Baskaran J, Aagash C, Ganesh A, Gopi Krishna S (2021) Evaluation of mechanical properties of Al7075-SiC composites fabricated through stir casting technique. Mater Today Proc 45:1914–1918

    Google Scholar 

  23. Dhanasekaran S, Sunilraj S, Ramya G, Ravishankar S (2016) SiC and Al2O3 reinforced aluminum metal matrix composites for heavy vehicle clutch applications. Trans Indian Inst Metals 69(3):699–703

    Google Scholar 

  24. Veeresh Kumar GB, Rao CSP, Selvaraj N (2012) Mechanical and dry sliding wear behavior of Al7075 alloy-reinforced with SiC particles. J Compos Mater 46(10):1201–1209

    Google Scholar 

  25. Liu Z, Cheng N, Zheng Q, Wu J, Han Q, Huang Z, Xing J, Li Y, Gao Y (2018) Processing and tensile properties of A356 composites containing in situ small-sized Al3Ti particulates. Mater Sci Eng, A 710:392–399

    Article  Google Scholar 

  26. Ashok Kumar B, Murugan N (2012) Metallurgical and mechanical characterization of stir cast AA6061-T6–AlNp composite. Mater Des 40:52–58

    Google Scholar 

  27. Rao RN, Das S (2010) Wear coefficient and reliability of sliding wear test procedure for high strength aluminium alloy and composite. Mater Des 31(7):3227–3233

    Article  Google Scholar 

  28. Coyal A, Yuvaraj N, Butola R, Tyagi L (2020) An experimental analysis of tensile, hardness and wear properties of aluminium metal matrix composite through stir casting process. SN Appl Sci 2(5):1–10

    Article  Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

    P. Raghuvaran, A. Ajith, R. Arjun, S. Deepak & N. Godwin

Authors
  1. P. Raghuvaran
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. A. Ajith
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  3. R. Arjun
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  4. S. Deepak
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  5. N. Godwin
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to P. Raghuvaran .

Editor information

Editors and Affiliations

  1. Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Technology and Built Environment, UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    Elango Natarajan

  2. Department of Production Engineering, National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, Tiruchirappalli, India

    S. Vinodh

  3. Department of Mechanical Engineering, PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research, Coimbatore, India

    V. Rajkumar

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

Copyright information

© 2023 The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.

About this paper

Check for updates. Verify currency and authenticity via CrossMark

Cite this paper

Raghuvaran, P., Ajith, A., Arjun, R., Deepak, S., Godwin, N. (2023). Effect of Heat Treatment on Mechanical Properties of Stir-Casted Al7075-SiC Composites. In: Natarajan, E., Vinodh, S., Rajkumar, V. (eds) Materials, Design and Manufacturing for Sustainable Environment. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-3053-9_37

Download citation

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-3053-9_37

  • Published:

  • Publisher Name: Springer, Singapore

  • Print ISBN: 978-981-19-3052-2

  • Online ISBN: 978-981-19-3053-9

  • eBook Packages: EngineeringEngineering (R0)

Publish with us

Policies and ethics

Search

Navigation