A review on the production of metal matrix composites through stir casting–Furnace design, properties, challenges, and research opportunities

A Ramanathan, PK Krishnan, R Muraliraja - Journal of Manufacturing …, 2019 - Elsevier
Stir casting is one of the most suitable processes for producing Metal Matrix Composites
(MMCs) because of its simplicity, proven process, lower cost of production and mass …

[HTML][HTML] Synthesis, microstructural and mechanical properties of ex situ zircon particles (ZrSiO4) reinforced Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs): a review

SK Thandalam, S Ramanathan… - Journal of Materials …, 2015 - Elsevier
Abstract Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs) are playing an increasingly important role in
engineering applications and are in the forefront of significant research today because of …

Effect of particle size on dry sliding wear behaviour of sillimanite reinforced aluminium matrix composites

S Sharma, T Nanda, OP Pandey - ceramics international, 2018 - Elsevier
Present work describes the development of Al-Si/sillimanite reinforced composites via stir
casting route. Sillimanite is abundant mineral available in coastal regions of India and has …

Wear studies of hybrid AMCs reinforced with naturally occurring sillimanite and rutile ceramic particles for brake-rotor applications

R Gupta, S Sharma, T Nanda, OP Pandey - Ceramics International, 2020 - Elsevier
Light weight hybrid aluminium matrix composites (AMCs) were developed for brake rotor
applications and their wear behaviour was compared with commercial grade material under …

A critical review on synthesis of aluminum metallic composites through stir casting: challenges and opportunities

AK Singh, S Soni, RS Rana - Advanced Engineering Materials, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Aluminum metallic composites (AMCs) have been recognized as promising material
exhibiting excellent functional and structural properties that can be significantly tailored to …

Microstructural, mechanical and wear characteristics of industrial waste (brass slag) reinforced LM30 alloy-based composite

M Sharma, V Singhal, A Gupta, OP Pandey… - Silicon, 2024 - Springer
The present work explained the effect of brass slag reinforcement on the microstructural,
mechanical and wear characteristics of Al-Si alloy (LM30) based composite. Composite with …

Wear behavior of dual particle size (DPS) zircon sand reinforced aluminum alloy

S Kumar, V Sharma, RS Panwar, OP Pandey - Tribology Letters, 2012 - Springer
The present investigation aims to find the combined effect of coarse and fine size particle
reinforcement of zircon sand in aluminum alloy LM13 on the wear behavior. The composites …

[HTML][HTML] Review of Wear and Mechanical Characteristics of Al-Si Alloy Matrix Composites Reinforced with Natural Minerals

V Singhal, D Shelly, A Babbar, SY Lee, SJ Park - Lubricants, 2024 - mdpi.com
Al-Si alloys are vital in the aerospace and automotive industries due to their high strength-to-
weight ratio, excellent ductility, and superior corrosion resistance. These properties, along …

Microstructure development, mechanical and tribological properties of a semisolid A356/xSiCp composite

H Ghandvar, MH Idris, N Ahmad… - Journal of applied …, 2017 - scielo.org.mx
This paper presents the results of experimental investigation on microstructure (size and
morphology of eutectic Si), impact toughness and sliding wear properties of A356 Al-Si alloy …

Microstructure evolution of Ni-Mo-Fe-Si quaternary metal silicide alloy composite coatings by laser cladding on pure Ni

P Zhang, M Li, H Yan, J Chen, Z Yu, X Ye - Journal of Alloys and …, 2019 - Elsevier
Abstract Three Ni-Mo-Fe-Si quaternary metal silicide alloy coatings were fabricated on the
pure nickel plate by laser cladding. The mixed powders of different compositions of Ni, Mo …