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Multi Response Optimization for Processing Al–SiCp Composites: An Approach Towards Enhancement of Mechanical Properties

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The present study illustrates the manufacturing aspects of composite with different wt% of SiC particulates as reinforcement in the aluminum alloy matrix developed through investment casting route. The composites were prepared by varying certain process parameters like preheating temperature of particulates, percentage reinforcement and stirring speed. Detailed micro-structural characterization and estimation of mechanical properties (viz., strength, hardness and porosity measurement) are necessary supplements to this investigation. A mathematical model is developed using regression analysis technique for prediction of optimum process parameters viz. percentage reinforcement, preheating temperature of particulates and stirring speed for producing MMCs with enhanced mechanical properties and adequacy of the model has been validated using analysis of variance techniques. Finally the optimization of parameters has also been done using design expert software. The authors have achieved 81.56 % desirability level using multi-response optimization; the optimum value of process parameters would lead to enhanced mechanical properties of cast component.

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Acknowledgments

The authors would like to acknowledge Dr. Pijush Pal Roy, Director, CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute, Durgapur for his constant source of inspiration in writing this paper. The authors also acknowledge the financial support from Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, New Delhi to carry out the research work. The authors are also gratefully acknowledged all the staff members of CAMP group for their continuous effort in the experimentation part of the paper.

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  1. Dept of Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, 713 209, India

    H. Goyal & S. K. Mitra

  2. Centre for Advanced Materials Processing, CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI), Mahatma Gandhi Avenue, Durgapur, 713 209, India

    N. Mandal & B. Mondal

  3. NDT & Metallurgy Group, CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI), Mahatma Gandhi Avenue, Durgapur, 713 209, India

    H. Roy

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Goyal, H., Mandal, N., Roy, H. et al. Multi Response Optimization for Processing Al–SiCp Composites: An Approach Towards Enhancement of Mechanical Properties. Trans Indian Inst Met 68, 453–463 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12666-014-0476-6

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