Publication Type : Conference Paper
Publisher : Dynamics of Machines and Mechanisms, Industrial Research, Trans Tech Publications Ltd,
Source : Dynamics of Machines and Mechanisms, Industrial Research, Trans Tech Publications Ltd, Volume 592-594, p.53-57 (2014)
Keywords : Al–Si Alloy, GTA, Hardness, Heat treatment, Microstructure, surface refining, Wear rate
Campus : Coimbatore
School : School of Engineering
Department : Mechanical Engineering
Year : 2014
Abstract :
Surface refining of Al–Si alloy was carried out using the GTA heat source. It was observed that the microstructure contains a globular shaped eutectic – Si distribution within the α–Al matrix. The hardness is found to increase and the wear is found to decrease upon surface refining. The precipitation hardening treatment was effective in increasing the hardness of the modified layer. The GTA heat source has been successfully applied to the surface refining of the Al–Si alloy. The result of this study is comparable to those of previous studies.
Cite this Research Publication : Saravanan R. and R., S., “An Investigation of the Effect of Surface Refining on the Hardness and the Wear Properties of Al-Si Alloy”, in Dynamics of Machines and Mechanisms, Industrial Research, 2014, vol. 592-594, pp. 53-57.