ABSTRACT

This project deals with the tribological and mechanical investigation of

Al 5083, Graphite (Gr) and Boron Carbide (B4C) metal matrix composites.

Here, the fabrication is going to be done by using stir casting process which

involves mixing the required quantities of additives into stirred molten

aluminium. After solidification, the samples are prepared and tested to find the

various mechanical properties like Hardness, Tensile, Compressive and

Tribological properties like wear and corrosion. The wear test was carried out

using Pin-on-Disc apparatus with different parameters like velocity in m/s,

weight in N, sliding distance. The wear surface of the sample are to be studied

by using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM).

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