Optimization on Tribological Characteristics of Stir-Casted AA7076/Nano Zirconium Dioxide/Boron Nitride Hybrid Composites by Taguchi Method

Abstract

Aluminum alloys are currently used in a wide variety of industries, and strong aluminum alloys are required for the creation of new components. As a result, multiple scientists are experimenting with various compositions of hybrid aluminum metal matrix composites. The purpose of this experiment was to generate hybridization on aluminum alloy 7076 using stir-casting and nano zirconium dioxide and BN reinforcements. Taguchi’s approach was used to optimize the stir-casting process criteria in this investigation. The parameters employed in this investigation were agitation speed, agitation time, and temperature. The chosen constraints are the percentage of reinforcement (0–12%), the agitation speed, the agitation time, and the molten state temperature. We used a wear tester and a Vickers hardness tester to determine the wear and microhardness of the produced stir casting materials. By optimizing wear parameters, the least wear rate is determined.