The experimental optimization of abrasive wear resistance model for an in-situ AlB2/Al-4Cu metal matrix composite

Purpose The paper aims to describe the Taguchi design method-based abrasive wear modeling of in situ AlB2 flake reinforced Al-4Cu matrix alloy composites. Design/methodology/approach The abrasive wear behaviors of the composite samples were investigated using pin-on-disk method where the samples slid against different sizes of SiC abrasive grits under various testing conditions. The orthogonal array, signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio and analysis of variance were used to study the optimal testing parameters on composite samples. Findings The weight loss of composites decreased with increasing grit size and percentage reinforcement and increased with increasing sliding speed. The optimum test condition, at which the minimum weight loss is obtained, has been determined to be A3B3C1 levels of the control factors. Deviations between the actual and the predicted S/N ratios for abrasive weight losses are negligibly small with 99.5 per cent confidence level. Originality/value This paper fulfils an identification of Taguchi method-based abrasive wear behavior of AlB2/Al-4Cu metal matrix composites produced by squeeze casting under various testing conditions.

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