Abstract
This study investigates the effects of Friction Stir Processing (FSP) on the mechanical properties and microstructural refinement of aluminum alloy AA6082 and its composite reinforced with Titanium Aluminum Carbide (𝑇𝑖3𝐴𝑙𝐶2). The primary aim was to determine the extent to which FSP can enhance the compression strength and modify the microstructure of the base AA6082 and the AA6082/𝑇𝑖3𝐴𝑙𝐶2 metal matrix composite. Through a series of FSP treatments, we observed a microstructural refinement of 26% in the composite material. Concurrently, the compression strength of the materials processed by FSP demonstrated a significant increase of 16.3%. These results suggest that FSP is an effective method for enhancing the mechanical properties of AA6082, with implications for the material's application in industries where the strength-to-weight ratio is critical. This paper provides a detailed analysis of the microstructural transformation mechanisms and the corresponding enhancement in mechanical properties, offering insights into the potential of FSP in developing high-performance metal matrix composites.
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