Abstract
Friction stir welding (FSW) is used to join metal matrix composites (MMCs) which are increasingly used as a structural material in aerospace, automotive, and marine systems. The welded zone of the composite offers a more homogeneous distribution of reinforcement particles with a fine recrystallized grain structure resulting in both enhanced mechanical and wear properties. In this paper, the dry sliding wear behavior of the stir zone of friction stir welded AA6O6I-B4C composite is presented. The relationships between the wear rate of MMCs and friction stir welding process parameters were established using a mathematical model. The developed regression model was optimized to minimize the wear rate using the generalized reduced gradient (GRG) method.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
