Determination of optimum particle size of Al2O3/SiCp reinforced hybrid composites materials in wear testing
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to optimize input parameters of particle size and applied load to determine minimum weight loss and friction coefficient for Al2O3/SiC particles-reinforced hybrid composites by using Taguchi’s design methodology.
Design/methodology/approach
The experimental results demonstrate that the applied size is the major parameter influencing the weight loss for all samples, followed by particle size. The applied load, however, was found to have a negligible effect on the friction coefficient. Moreover, the optimal combination of the testing parameters was predicted. The predicted weight loss and friction coefficient for all the test samples were found to lie close to those of the experimentally observed ones.
Findings
The optimum levels of the control factors to obtain better weight loss and friction coefficient were A8 (particle size, 60 μm) and B1 (applied load, 20 N), respectively. Taguchi’s orthogonal design was developed to predict the quality characteristics (weight loss and friction coefficient) within the selected range of process parameters (particle size and applied load). The results were validated through ANOVA.
Originality/value
Firstly, hybrid MMCs ceramic powders were produced and then mechanical tests and optimization were performed.
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Acknowledgements
The authors would like to thank the departments of Materials Science and Engineering of Anadolu University and Sakarya University for the provision of SEM and mechanical test facilities throughout the investigations.
Citation
Altinkök, N., Ficici, F. and Coban, A. (2015), "Determination of optimum particle size of Al2O3/SiCp reinforced hybrid composites materials in wear testing", Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, Vol. 67 No. 1, pp. 66-74. https://doi.org/10.1108/ILT-04-2014-0031
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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