Open AccessEffect of the Parametric Processes in Stir-Casting Technique for Aluminium Based Composite Development: A review
Author(s) -
J. Fayomi,
A. P. I. Popoola,
O. S. I. Fayomi
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
iop conference series. materials science and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1757-899X
pISSN - 1757-8981
DOI - 10.1088/1757-899x/1107/1/012070
Subject(s) - materials science , aluminium , casting , composite number , microstructure , tribology , metal matrix composite , friction stir welding , metallurgy , composite material , aluminium alloy , corrosion
The extensive usage of aluminium based composites are seen in automobile industry, aviation, marine, and general structural engineering applications due to their distinctive features that cannot be observed in individual constituent materials. Aluminium form the continuous matrix phase and other discontinuous reinforcing materials are incorporated into the matrix to achieve a composite. There are numerous ways in which composites are developed and stir casting process has been a great technique. In stir casting process, the extent of the process parameters determines the outcome of the material properties and the microstructural evolution. Hence, this review work focus on the effect of different process parameters such as the stirrer speed, blade, stirring time, temperature, and the reinforcement weight fractions on the mechanical, corrosion, tribology, and microstructure of the developed aluminium metal matrix composites (AMMCs). The different parametric processes improve the properties of materials in diverse ways as discussed by several authors.