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- Title
Machining of Aluminum Hybrid Metal Matrix Composite by Wire Electrical Discharge Machine: A Review.
- Authors
Gokulakannan, G.; Gowda, R. V. Praveena; Ramesh, S.
- Abstract
Aluminum (Al) Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites (HMMCs) are extensively used in aerospace, automotive and other industries, replacing the usage of single reinforced metal matrix composite material. In the last five years, due to the advancement of technology, HMMCs have witnessed largely enhanced application and usage. HMMCs exhibit robust and well-enhanced properties when compared to the single reinforced composite materials. In this review, different types of reinforcements used by the researchers are discussed. Further, the volume fraction of reinforcement and the types of fabrication method adopted are also examined. Selecting suitable process parameter for the fabrication of composite material is important, which results in equal distribution of reinforcement in the matrix material. For machining, composite material nontraditional machine was adopted by most of the researchers; especially Wire Electrical Discharge Machine (WEDM) and Electrical Discharge Machine (EDM) are widely used due to their dimensional accuracy and less distortion over the surface of the workpiece. The application of Al HMMCs, problems encountered in the machining of HMMCs and the future possible research trends in this area are also discussed.
- Publication
IUP Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 2016, Vol 9, Issue 4, p46
- ISSN
0974-6536
- Publication type
Academic Journal