Optimizing friction stir processing parameters for aluminium alloy 2024 reinforced with SiC particles: A taguchi approach of investigation

S. Saravanakumar; K.B. Prakash; D. Dinesh; P. Manoj Kumar; Yasser Fouad; Manzoore Elahi M. Soudagar; Muhammad Mahmood Ali; Muhammad Nasir Bashir

Journal of Materials Research and Technology (May 2024)

Optimizing friction stir processing parameters for aluminium alloy 2024 reinforced with SiC particles: A taguchi approach of investigation

S. Saravanakumar,
K.B. Prakash,
D. Dinesh,
P. Manoj Kumar,
Yasser Fouad,
Manzoore Elahi M. Soudagar,
Muhammad Mahmood Ali,
Muhammad Nasir Bashir

Affiliations

S. Saravanakumar: Department of Mechanical Engineering, M. Kumarasamy College of Engineering, Karur, 639113, Tamil Nadu, India
K.B. Prakash: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, Erode, 638401, Tamil Nadu, India; Corresponding author. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, Erode, 638401, Tamil Nadu, India.
D. Dinesh: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, Erode, 638401, Tamil Nadu, India
P. Manoj Kumar: Department of Mechanical Engineering, KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, 641407, Tamil Nadu, India
Yasser Fouad: Department of Applied Mechanical Engineering, College of Applied Engineering, Muzahimiyah Branch, King Saud University, P.O. Box 800, 11421, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Manzoore Elahi M. Soudagar: Centre of Molecular Medicine and Diagnostics (COMManD), Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, 600 077, India; Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Opole University of Technology, 45-758, Opole, Poland
Muhammad Mahmood Ali: Department of Mechatronic Engineering, Atlantic Technological University Sligo, Ash Lane, F91 YW50, Sligo, Ireland; Corresponding author. Department of Mechatronic Engineering, Atlantic Technological University Sligo, Ash Lane, F91 YW50, Sligo, Ireland.
Muhammad Nasir Bashir: National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan; Multi-Scale Fluid Dynamics Lab, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 120-749, Republic of Korea; Corresponding author. Multi-Scale Fluid Dynamics Lab, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 120-749, Republic of Korea.

Journal volume & issue: Vol. 30
pp. 4847 – 4855

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The present investigation focuses on the microstructural behavior and mechanical properties of Aluminium alloy 2024 reinforced with SiC nanoparticles by applying the Friction Stir Processing (FSP) technique. Taguchi L9 orthogonal array was used to find the optimal process parameters. The experiment used the expected best process parameters, which confirmed the predicted highest value for the mechanical characteristic. Traverse speed, axial load, and rotating speed are the main factors affecting aluminum metal matrix composite. Hence, this experiment examined the effects of five different tool spinning speeds, specifically 800, 900, 1000, 1100, and 1200 rpm. Weld samples are fabricated wherein the stir zone contains SiC nanoparticles. The results of the study indicate that the optimal welding rotational speed of 1000 rpm has a significant impact on the microstructure, wear rate, and microhardness. Specifically, it was observed that the stirred zone exhibited enhanced wear resistance compared to other zones. The study's findings revealed that after implementing friction stir processing (FSP), a well-defined shear zone was observed on the advancing side of the stir zone. Additionally, it is found that the uniform dispersion and strong bonding of SiC particles with an aluminium matrix further enhance wear resistance.

Published in Journal of Materials Research and Technology

ISSN: 2238-7854 (Print); 2214-0697 (Online)
Publisher: Elsevier
Country of publisher: Netherlands
LCC subjects: Technology: Mining engineering. Metallurgy
Website: https://www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-materials-research-and-technology/

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