Publication Type : Journal Article
Publisher : Silicon, Springer,
Source : Silicon, Springer, Volume 12, Issue 11, p.2769-2782 (2020)
Url : https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12633-019-00370-8
Keywords : Delamination, Heat treatment, homogeneous composites, Reciprocating wear, Spheroidization
Campus : Coimbatore
School : School of Engineering
Department : Mechanical Engineering
Year : 2020
Abstract : This study investigates the tribo-mechanical behaviour of as-cast and heat treated A359/ 6 wt.% Ti-based particulate reinforced homogeneous composites (TiB2, TiO2, and TiC) processed through modified stir casting technique. Metallographical observation on as-cast homogeneous composites revealed a uniform distribution of reinforcements throughout the cross-section. In heat treated composites, the tribo-mechanical properties were enhanced by the formation of spheroidized alpha eutectic Si. TiB2 and TiO2 exhibited superior interfacial bonding with Al-matrix, whereas TiC showed marginal wetting. Linear reciprocating wear experiments were performed on all as-cast and heat treated components by varying loads (15–55 N) and sliding distances (500–2500 m). Results revealed superior hardness (182.5 HV), tensile strength (271.6 MPa) and wear resistance for heat treated A359/TiB2 composite than TiO2 and TiC reinforced composites. The wear rate and coefficient of friction was observed to be dependent on the applied load and type of reinforcement particle in the composites. Worn surfaces of composites exhibited severe delamination wear mechanism.
Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Radhika N, Sasikumar, J., and Arulmozhivarman, J., “Tribo-mechanical behaviour of Ti-based particulate reinforced As-cast and heat treated A359 composites”, Silicon, vol. 12, no. 11, pp. 2769-2782, 2020.