Experimental analysis and parametric optimization on compressive properties of diamond-reinforced porous Al composites

Parveez, Bisma and Jamal, Nur Ayuni and Aabid, Abdul and Baig, Muneer and Yusof, Farazila (2023) Experimental analysis and parametric optimization on compressive properties of diamond-reinforced porous Al composites. Materials, 16 (1). ISSN 1996-1944, DOI https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16010091.

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Abstract

The present study aims to optimize the compressive properties of porous aluminum composites fabricated using the powder metallurgy (PM) space holder technique. These properties were optimized by taking into consideration different processing factors such as sintering temperature, compaction pressure, and sintering time. The experimental design was formulated using L-9 orthogonal array by employing these three parameters at three levels. The density, porosity, plateau stress, and energy absorption capacity were determined and analyzed. The impact of individual input parameters was evaluated using the Taguchi-based S/N ratio and analysis of variance (ANOVA). The main effect plots outlined the optimum parameter levels to achieve maximum values for compressive properties (plateau stress and energy absorption capacity). The results revealed that the sintering temperature and time significantly impact compressive properties. The ANOVA analysis exhibited similar results, with maximum contribution from sintering temperature. Further response optimization of compressive properties concluded that the maximum values could be achieved at optimum parameters, i.e., a sintering temperature of 590 degrees C, compaction pressure of 350 MPa, and sintering time of 90 min. Further, confirmation tests on the optimized parameters revealed improved results and some minor errors and deviations indicating that the selected parameters are vital for controlling the compressive properties of the aluminum composites.

Item Type: Article
Funders: Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) of Malaysia, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) (Grant No: FRGS/1/2019/TK08/UIAM/02/5)
Uncontrolled Keywords: Porous aluminum composite; Porosity; Relative density; Plateau stress; Energy absorption capacity; Taguchi L-9 orthogonal array
Subjects: Q Science > QD Chemistry
T Technology > TN Mining engineering. Metallurgy
Divisions: Faculty of Engineering > Department of Mechanical Engineering
Depositing User: Ms Zaharah Ramly
Date Deposited: 30 Nov 2023 02:24
Last Modified: 30 Nov 2023 02:24
URI: http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/39084

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