Analysis of Machining Parameter and Surface Finish of Al-Si Alloys with Grain Refiners and/or Modifier

Abstract:

The Al-Si alloy is a structural material which generally consists of two or more particulates. However, Al-Si alloys are the most common alloys and commercially available ones due to their economical production. The utilization of Al-Si alloys has given the scope of study to improve in its properties using some grain refiner like Al-5Ti-1B, Al-3B and modifiers like Al-10Sr. The Al alloys were selected based on the economical uses and also, on the basis such that hypoeutectic (i.e., LM-25), eutectic (i.e., LM-6) and hypereutectic (i.e., LM-30). This project aimed to synthesize Al alloys (LM-6, LM-25 and LM-30) by melt stirring method with varying amount of grain refiners and / or modifier. The Prepared composites were characterized for machining properties. Alloys were evaluated for their machining properties which include surface roughness, lathe and drill tool dynamometer and comparing the machining properties with the minor addition of grain refienrs and/or modifier. The study concluded that, the addition of Al-3B to eutectic (i.e., LM-6) alloys has better surface finish.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volumes 830-831)
• Pages: 91-94
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.830-831.91
• Online since: September 2015
• Authors: Satya Prema, G.Y. Shreeshail, T.M. Chandrashekharaiah
• Keywords: Al-Si Alloys, Drill Tool Dynamometer, Eutectic, Grain Refiners, Lathe Tool Dynamometer, Surface Finish

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