Experimental Investigations for Statistically Controlled Vacuum Moulding Solutions of Al-SiC MMC

Abstract:

The purpose of the present investigations is to study the effect of vacuum moulding (VM) process parameters (namely: chemical composition, component volume and vacuum pressure) for development of statistically controlled Al-SiC MMC. Starting from the identification of component/ benchmark, technological prototypes were prepared by VM process for functional validation of the parts. The study suggested the long-term performance level of the VM process after it has been brought under statistical control as casting solution for Al-SiC MMC. The provided data from the experimentation highlights the ability of the VM process to produce a product that will consistently meet the design requirements and the customer expectation.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 330)
• Pages: 91-95
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.330.91
• Online since: June 2013
• Authors: Kamaljit Singh Boparai, Rupinder Singh
• Keywords: Al-SiC Metal Matrix Composite, Dimensional Accuracy, Statistically Controlled, Vacuum Moulding

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