Abstract
ABSTRACT. Functional graded magnesium matrix composites (FGMMCs) are widely employed for biomedical, aerospace and thermal barrier applications because of their better mechanical properties, biocompatibility and bioactivity. In this study, AZ91D-wt. %Ti (x = 0, 4, 8, 12 and 16) composites are fabricated by ex-situ centrifugal casting method. The NaCl based solution is sprayed on all fabricated magnesium composites for 72 hours at the 1 kg/cm3 pressure spray and 6.9 pH value in salt spray chamber. The microhardness and flexural strength of fabricated composites are determined. The corrosion resistance of AZ91D-wt. %Ti fabricated composites is determined for 21 days immersion. The AZ91D -12wt. %Ti exhibits higher microhardness, flexural strength and corrosion resistance than other produced AZ91D-Ti composites. The optimization on micro machining process parameters is done on the AZ91D-12wt. %Ti with the help of Technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS).The input process parameters are selected as cutting rate, feed rate, depth of cut and tool type and the response parameters are selected as feed force, normal force, tool wear rate, burr height and surface roughness. The computed optimal micro milling process parameters are at 120 m/min cutting speed, 0.5 µm feed rate, 0.15 mm depth of cut and the TiB2 coated tool.
 
 KEY WORDS: AZ91D -Ti, TOPSIS, Surface roughness, Tool wear loss, Cutting force
 
 Bull. Chem. Soc. Ethiop. 2023, 37(1), 77-89. 
 DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/bcse.v37i1.7
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