Abstract
The objective of this research is to find out the demeanour of filler augmented composites on the wear tract. In this investigation, TiO2 as a filler has been used to fabricate polyester-based homogeneous composites and their functionally graded materials (FGMs). Development of FGMs belongs to a class of advanced material characterized by variation in properties as the dimension varies. Simple mechanical stirring and vertical centrifugal casting technique is used for fabricating homogeneous composites and FGMs, respectively. Wear characteristics of developed materials are successfully analysed using Taguchi methodology and analysis of variance (ANOVA). Artificial neural network (ANN) approach is also applied to the wear data for subsequent validation. Sliding wear tests are performed over a range of sliding velocities (1.57–3.66 m/s), normal loads (10–30N), filler contents (0–20wt. %), and sliding distances (1000–3000km) using a pin-on-disc machine. It is concluded that 20wt. % TiO2 filled polyester-based FGMs exhibits lowest specific wear rate among all the fabricated composites.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
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 callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
