Wear behaviour of composite materials based on 2024 Al-alloy reinforced with delta alumina fibres

• Autorzy: Kaczmar J. W. , Naplocha K.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Purpose: Wear improvement of aluminum matrix composite materials reinforced with alumina fibres, was investigated. The effects of the applied pressure and T6 heat treatment on wear resistance were determined. Design/methodology/approach: Wear tests were carried out on pin-on disc device at constant sliding velocity and under three pressures, which in relation to diameter of specimens corresponds to pressures of 0.8 MPa, 1.2 MPa and 1.5 MPa. To produce composite materials porous performs were prepared. They are characterized by the suitable permeability and good strength required to resist stresses arising during squeeze casting process. Performs exhibited semi-oriented arrangement of fibres and open porosity enabled producing of composite materials 10% (in vol.%) of Al2O3 fibres (Saffil). Findings: In comparison with T6 heat treated monolithic 2024 aluminium alloy composites revealed slightly better resistance under lower pressure. Probably, during wear process produced hard debris containing fragments of alumina fibres are transferred between surfaces and strongly abrade specimens. Under smaller pressures wear process proceeded slowly and mechanically mixed layer MML was formed. Research limitations/implications: Reinforcing of 2024 aluminium alloy could be inefficient for wear purposes. Remelting and casting of wrought alloy could deteriorate its properties. Interdendrite porosities and coarsening of grains even after squeeze casting process were observed. Practical implications: Aluminum casting alloys can be locally reinforced to improve hardness and wear resistance under small pressures. Originality/value: Investigations are valuable for persons, what are interested in aluminum cast composite materials reinforced with ceramic fibre performs.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

aluminium matrix; alumina fibre; composite; wear resistance

PL

macierz aluminiowa; włókno aluminiowe; kompozyt; odporność na zużycie

• Wydawca: International OCSCO World Press
• Czasopismo: Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering
• Rocznik: 2010
• Tom: Vol. 43, nr 1
• Strony: 88--93
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 14 poz., rys., tabl.

Twórcy

autor

Kaczmar J. W.

autor

Naplocha K.

• Institute of Production Engineering and Automation, Wroclaw University of Technology, ul. Łukasiewicza 5, 50-371 Wrocław, Poland,

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