A Study on Micro-structure, Hardness and Optimization of Wear Characteristics of Al6061/TiB2/CeO2 Hotrolled MMCs using Taguchi Method

Aluminium composites are extensively used in several industrial applications. The production of Metal Matrix Composite (MMCs) with varying wt. % reinforcement/s leads to enhancement wear and mechanical behavior. In the present work, TiB2 constant CeO2 particulates were reinforced Al6061 alloy manufacture hybrid Al MMCs by Vortex (Stircasting) technique. Developed hotrolled at 515°C temperature. Hardness was evaluated using hardness test rig (Vickers). Result revealed that strength developed increased increase reinforcement content. rate Pin on Disc test. Test trials conducted according Taguchi L27 array implemented for evaluation data. Effect factors COF analyzed applying ANOVA (Analysis Variance) method. outcomes showed content had a more significant impact behavior MMCs. Finally, verified through confirmation experiments. A fractography outcome shows internal fractured structure specimen which studied SEM.