Experimental analysis of conventional turning (CT) and ultrasonically assisted (UAT) two varieties particulate SiC infused aluminium metal matrix composite (217XG, 225XE) is carried out. The results indicate the amount tangential cutting force reduction in UAT compared to CT increased at lower speed higher depth-of-cut. using carbide tools reduced average forces by 60.5%, 29.5% for 217XG 225XE,...

Tension experiments in vacuum were performed on a monolithic Si3N4 sample at 1375°C and a 20Vol% SiCp-Si3N4 composite sample at 1400°C using the new SMARTS diffractometer at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center. The deep penetration of neutrons facilitated these in-situ studies. In particular, the hkl-dependent strains were measured and the results interpreted by Eshelby-based modeling for the...

The high cost of fabrication hindered the actual application of metal matrix composite (MMC) despite of their high stiffness, strength, corrosion resistance, wear resistance, non-reactivity with chemicals and so many other tailored quality which are never obtained in alloy of metals. In this study, a modest attempt has been made to find out the process parameters at which best mechanical proper...