Wear Optimization of Aluminium and Hybrid Reinforcement Metal Matrix Composites Using Response Surface Methodology

Abstract

Aluminum 6061 alloy-based alloys were used to make various motor vehicle parts such as connecting wire, O-ring, circular blocks, disc brakes and aircraft primary components, but the use of alloys was restricted in some of their applications due to their low strength, poor stiffness and high friction wear resistance. Hybrid Aluminium Metal Matrix Composites are achieved the potential mechanical properties compared to single reinforced composite materials. Tribological behaviour of hybrid composites were optimized by Response Surface Methodology (RSM) using Design of experiment statistical analysis. The contribution of various parameters rotational speed, sliding distance and axial load on hybrid composite materials were evaluated by Analyses of Variance (ANOVA). For each output response, a multilayer linear equation was used to examine the relationship between the parameters. According to the results, hybrid compounds provide greater adaptability and reliability in the development of a component of the product depending on the reinforcement composition and structure.