Taguchi Optimization for the Production of Optimized Sustainable Novel Aluminium MMC Using Squeeze Stir Casting Process

摘要

This work aims to produce MMC composites of sustainable matrix. The Scrap Aluminum Alloy Wheel (SAAW) was used as a matrix and alumina as a reinforcement. The process parameters such as squeeze time and pressure, stirrer velocity, and die preheating temperature were designed for the development of alumina reinforced aluminum matrix composites (AMCs) using the Taguchi method. Mechanical analysis such as hardness, tensile, compression and wear properties were conducted on these stir-casted composites. The findings showed that adding of alumina to aluminum matrix has improved the mechanical and tribological efficiency. The optimized 9 approaches (L1 to L9) were obtained from the Taguchi study, and the L5 and L6 methods showed optimum mechanical properties with process parameters of 100 MPa squeeze strength, 30 to 40 sec squeeze time, 250 to 350 ° C die preheating temperature and 450 to 525 rpm stirrer pace. The Grey Relational Analysis (GRA) of Taguchi configured the method parameters on the basis of these results. It was inferred from the study that properties are process-dependent parameters. There are many possible industrial applications for these recycled MMC’s that include automotive and aviation industries.