1Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Annamacharya Institute of Technology & Science, Rajampet, A.P., India
2Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, SMICH, Deshmukh (V), Abdullahpurmet (M), Hyderabad, Telangana State, India
3Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Joginapally BR Engineering College, Yenkapally (V), Moinabad (M), R.R(dist), Hyderabad, India
Friction Stir Processing (FSP) is a relatively new entrant in the domain of solid state processing technique mainly applied in the manufacturing of hybrid metal matrix composites. Aluminum and its corresponding alloys have got the excellent combination of properties like high strength to weight ratio, good corrosion resistance, high thermal and electrical conductivity, high reflectivity, low emissivity making it as a ideal choice for the aerospace and automotive industries. Some application in these industries requires high wear resistance and high strength to weight ratio. Friction Stir Processing realizes achieving this by introduction of reinforcing particles onto the surface of the metal matrix by the rubbing action of the tool. The process is mainly influenced by the process parameters like tool rotational speed, Traverse speed (feed), Geometry of the tool, Tool material, diameter of the hole, spacing of the hole, tool tilt angle, plunge depth etc. In this work, an attempt will be conducted to identify the optimum process parametric conditions for Friction Stir Processing by using Taguchi Design of experiments technique to enhance surface properties of Aluminum alloys.
Friction Stir welding, Taguchi method, Aluminium alloy
