Affiliation:
1. S.V.College of Engineering and Technology
2. Sri Venketeswara College of Engineering and Technology
Abstract
In-situ aluminum matrix composites have good bonding strength and homogeneous distribution of particles, which offer improved mechanical property and wear resistance. Electrical discharge machining is considered as a suitable process for making complicated shape of difficult to machine materials. In this experimental work AA6061-6% TiB2/ZrB2in-situ metal matrix composite was fabricated using flex assisted synthesis. This experimental investigation is focused to study the influence of electrical discharge machining process parameter on surface roughness in machining of the AA6061-6% TiB2/ZrB2composite. Taguchi method and L9orthogonal lay out are applied to conduct the experimental work. Analysis of variance was performed to evaluate the percentage of contribution of each parameter. The analysis of the result indicates that discharge current has strongest influence on the surface roughness. This experimental study helps to select the optimal machining parameter to achieve good surface finish.
Publisher
Trans Tech Publications, Ltd.
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