Open AccessWear Characterization of Al/ B4C surface composite produced by TIG arc process
Author(s) -
N. Yuvaraj
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
international journal of advanced production and industrial engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2455-8419
DOI - 10.35121/ijapie201804221
Subject(s) - materials science , gas tungsten arc welding , composite number , scanning electron microscope , indentation hardness , composite material , optical microscope , microscope , aluminium , diffraction , characterization (materials science) , metallurgy , surface modification , substrate (aquarium) , welding , microstructure , nanotechnology , arc welding , optics , chemical engineering , engineering , physics , oceanography , geology
Aluminum-based surface composites were fabricated by the TIG arc process. B4C micro and nanoparticles were filled separately on the grooves of the Aluminum substrate and modified the surfaces with different TIG arc speeds. The modified composite surface was characterized by optical microscope, Scanning Electron microscope, and X-ray diffraction. The microhardness and wear properties of the composite surface were evaluated. The results of this study revealed that the newly formed nanocomposite surface enhances the hardness and wear characteristics. The wear worn-out surfaces of the composite surface were analyzed through SEM studies in order to understand the wear mechanisms