This document summarizes a study that investigated applying a stainless steel spray coating called SS-II to an LM13 aluminum alloy used in engine applications. The study aimed to reduce surface roughness and friction of reciprocating engine parts. Key findings include:
1) Surface roughness and hardness tests found that applying the SS-II coating maintained surface roughness while increasing hardness.
2) Pin-on-disk friction tests found that the SS-II coating reduced the coefficient of friction at different speeds compared to uncoated LM13 alloy.
3) Scanning electron microscope images showed the SS-II coating had low porosity and good adhesion to the LM13 substrate, as well as evidence of wear on coated samples tested.
Experimental Study on Surface Roughness by Using Abrasive ParticlesIJERA Editor
New advancement of technology and never satisfying demands of the civilization are putting huge pressure on the natural fuel resources and these resources are at a constant threat to its sustainability. Surface finish has a vital influence on functional properties such as wear resistance and power loss due to friction on most of the engineering components. Voltage, mesh number, revolutions per minute (rpm) of electromagnet, and percentage weight of abrasives has been identified as important process parameters affecting surface roughness. The experiments were planned using response surface methodology and percentage change in surface roughness (ΔRa) was considered as response. Analysis of experimental data showed that percentage change in surface roughness (ΔRa) was highly influenced by mesh number followed by percentage weight of abrasives, rpm of electromagnet, and voltage. The process has been investigated extensively in the finishing of cylindrical surfaces. The surface finish was found to improve significantly with an increase in the grain size, relative size of abrasive particles vis-à-vis the iron particles, feed rate and current. Super finishing is a micro-finishing process that produces a controlled and smooth surface condition on work pieces. It is not primarily a sizing operation, its major purpose is to produce a surface on a work piece capable of sustaining uneven distribution of a load by improving the geometrical accuracy. The wear life of the parts micro finished to maximum smoothness is extended considerably. According to the design of experimentation, mathematical model for Lapping operation on advance ceramic material is proposed. In order to get minimum values of the surface roughness, optimization of the mathematical model is done and optimal operation of the examined factors is going to be determined. The obtained res
Microhardness of Friction Stir Processed Aluminium-6063ijsrd.com
Aluminum alloy are in great demand in the field of defense, automobile, and aerospace industries. These alloys are known for its light weight, high thermal conductivity, and low coefficient of thermal expansion, high wear resistance, and high strength. Composites materials are the multi-functional materials that are having better properties. They can be utilized for the requirements of any application. In this study, Aluminum oxide were united by using Friction Stir Processing(FSP) into the commercially aluminum alloy-6063. Samples were subjected to the various tool rotating with aluminum oxide powder. Microhardness observations were carried out. The result showed that increasing rotating speed more uniform distribution of Aluminum oxide particles. The microhardness of produced alloy was improved as compared to that of base aluminum alloy.
Wear and corrosion studies on ferritic stainless steel (ss 409 m)eSAT Journals
Abstract The wear and corrosion behavior of SS 409M have been evaluated and compared with Mild steel ferritic stainless steel SS 430, and austenitic stainless steel SS 304. The SS 409M is a utility grade ferritic stainless steel, and has a very low Ni percentage less than 0.30%. Annealed SS 409M contains ferrite and low percentage of tempered martensite whereas normalized SS 409M has low ferrite and higher percentage of tempered martensite. The manufacturing cost for this steel is low as compared to other grades of stainless steel but it has high strength with excellent corrosion resistance, abrasion resistance and can be easily fabricated. Thus SS 409M has been found to be a suitable material for replacing mild steel in structural applications. SS 409M has also got good wear resistance and this can be considered as an alternate material for mild steel in the railway wagons, track armor, and chemical tanks. The dry wear test has been carried out using the pin on disc machine for all the specimens. The results show that 409M has higher wear resistance as compared to mild steel and SS 430. The corrosion test has been carried out using the potentiostat for SS 409M both in annealed and in the normalized condition and the results are compared with SS 430 and SS 304. SS 304 and SS 430 stainless steels show excellent corrosion resistance while SS 409M both in annealed and in normalized condition reveal higher corrosion resistance than mild steel. Results are discussed with published work on these steels. Keywords: SS 409M, SS 409M, SS 430, SS 304
EVALUATION OF PROCESSES PARAMETER AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES IN FRICTION STIR ...IAEME Publication
The present study focuses on Friction Stir Welding of steel being very popular due to the vast application in the fields of automotive and ship building industries. The main constrained of welding steel has considered due to severe loads and temperatures at the interface of FSW tool and parent materials. Ti and pcBN based alloys are suitable for joining steel alloys up to 15 mm thick was found during study. Many researchers carried out study on FSW of steel and found on weld process parameters, mechanical properties, microstructure and the tool employed to produce the weld. It was found that carbon content, welding speed as well as the rotational speed affects between the mechanical properties and the microstructure of the weld.
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) is an open access online peer reviewed international journal that publishes research and review articles in the fields of Computer Science, Neural Networks, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Food Technology, Textile Engineering, Nano Technology & science, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computational mathematics, Image processing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, VLSI Testing & Low Power VLSI Design etc.
Experimental Study on Surface Roughness by Using Abrasive ParticlesIJERA Editor
New advancement of technology and never satisfying demands of the civilization are putting huge pressure on the natural fuel resources and these resources are at a constant threat to its sustainability. Surface finish has a vital influence on functional properties such as wear resistance and power loss due to friction on most of the engineering components. Voltage, mesh number, revolutions per minute (rpm) of electromagnet, and percentage weight of abrasives has been identified as important process parameters affecting surface roughness. The experiments were planned using response surface methodology and percentage change in surface roughness (ΔRa) was considered as response. Analysis of experimental data showed that percentage change in surface roughness (ΔRa) was highly influenced by mesh number followed by percentage weight of abrasives, rpm of electromagnet, and voltage. The process has been investigated extensively in the finishing of cylindrical surfaces. The surface finish was found to improve significantly with an increase in the grain size, relative size of abrasive particles vis-à-vis the iron particles, feed rate and current. Super finishing is a micro-finishing process that produces a controlled and smooth surface condition on work pieces. It is not primarily a sizing operation, its major purpose is to produce a surface on a work piece capable of sustaining uneven distribution of a load by improving the geometrical accuracy. The wear life of the parts micro finished to maximum smoothness is extended considerably. According to the design of experimentation, mathematical model for Lapping operation on advance ceramic material is proposed. In order to get minimum values of the surface roughness, optimization of the mathematical model is done and optimal operation of the examined factors is going to be determined. The obtained res
Microhardness of Friction Stir Processed Aluminium-6063ijsrd.com
Aluminum alloy are in great demand in the field of defense, automobile, and aerospace industries. These alloys are known for its light weight, high thermal conductivity, and low coefficient of thermal expansion, high wear resistance, and high strength. Composites materials are the multi-functional materials that are having better properties. They can be utilized for the requirements of any application. In this study, Aluminum oxide were united by using Friction Stir Processing(FSP) into the commercially aluminum alloy-6063. Samples were subjected to the various tool rotating with aluminum oxide powder. Microhardness observations were carried out. The result showed that increasing rotating speed more uniform distribution of Aluminum oxide particles. The microhardness of produced alloy was improved as compared to that of base aluminum alloy.
Wear and corrosion studies on ferritic stainless steel (ss 409 m)eSAT Journals
Abstract The wear and corrosion behavior of SS 409M have been evaluated and compared with Mild steel ferritic stainless steel SS 430, and austenitic stainless steel SS 304. The SS 409M is a utility grade ferritic stainless steel, and has a very low Ni percentage less than 0.30%. Annealed SS 409M contains ferrite and low percentage of tempered martensite whereas normalized SS 409M has low ferrite and higher percentage of tempered martensite. The manufacturing cost for this steel is low as compared to other grades of stainless steel but it has high strength with excellent corrosion resistance, abrasion resistance and can be easily fabricated. Thus SS 409M has been found to be a suitable material for replacing mild steel in structural applications. SS 409M has also got good wear resistance and this can be considered as an alternate material for mild steel in the railway wagons, track armor, and chemical tanks. The dry wear test has been carried out using the pin on disc machine for all the specimens. The results show that 409M has higher wear resistance as compared to mild steel and SS 430. The corrosion test has been carried out using the potentiostat for SS 409M both in annealed and in the normalized condition and the results are compared with SS 430 and SS 304. SS 304 and SS 430 stainless steels show excellent corrosion resistance while SS 409M both in annealed and in normalized condition reveal higher corrosion resistance than mild steel. Results are discussed with published work on these steels. Keywords: SS 409M, SS 409M, SS 430, SS 304
EVALUATION OF PROCESSES PARAMETER AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES IN FRICTION STIR ...IAEME Publication
The present study focuses on Friction Stir Welding of steel being very popular due to the vast application in the fields of automotive and ship building industries. The main constrained of welding steel has considered due to severe loads and temperatures at the interface of FSW tool and parent materials. Ti and pcBN based alloys are suitable for joining steel alloys up to 15 mm thick was found during study. Many researchers carried out study on FSW of steel and found on weld process parameters, mechanical properties, microstructure and the tool employed to produce the weld. It was found that carbon content, welding speed as well as the rotational speed affects between the mechanical properties and the microstructure of the weld.
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) is an open access online peer reviewed international journal that publishes research and review articles in the fields of Computer Science, Neural Networks, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Food Technology, Textile Engineering, Nano Technology & science, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computational mathematics, Image processing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, VLSI Testing & Low Power VLSI Design etc.
PARAMETERS OF FRICTION STIR PROCESSING ALONG WITH REINFORCEMENT OF COMPOSITIO...Journal For Research
Friction stir processing (FSP) is a novel technique used for the enhancing the mechanical and metallurgical properties of the material and also to make composites of the material. In this study, an attempt is made to synthesize the composites of AA6063 and tungsten carbide particles with 5 µm particle size were added reinforcement. The tool shoulder is varied from 16 mm to 20 mm. The other parameters such as tool rotational speed of 1400 rpm and transverse speed of 50 mm/min are kept constant. The friction stir processing tool is made of high chromium high carbon steel with a pin length of 4 mm and pin diameter of 6 mm is used. The 18 mm shoulder diameter produces much finer grain size with tungsten carbide reinforced particles rather than the tools having shoulder 16 mm and 20 mm diameter. The maximum tensile strength and micro hardness achieved is 260 N/mm2 and 135 Hv respectively. In case of the tool having 16 mm diameter produces less amount of heat due to lesser contact with the workpiece material and the tool having 20 mm diameter, over heat the workpiece material due to more contact area with the workpiece and causes no proper plastization and flow of the material within the processed zone by friction stir processing and produces courser grain size.
Investigation of Mechanical Behavior of Aluminium Alloys Before and After Wor...dbpublications
The ever increasing demand from aerospace industries and automotive industries to manufacture components which are lighter and stronger than conventional steel has prompted the significant usage of aluminium alloys. This research work involves the investigation of mechanical properties in aluminium alloys before and after work hardening. The alloy is work hardened using cold forging process. The major alloying elements used in the aluminium alloy are manganese, magnesium and silicon. The aluminium alloy ingots are prepared through gravity casting. After the ingots are air cooled to room temperature, they are work hardened using cold forging method where the ingots are forged at room temperature. The cold forged aluminium alloys are then subjected to tensile tests, wear tests, hardness tests and microstructure analysis using optical Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). The material properties achieved are compared with the alloys properties that have not been subjected to work hardening. The expected outcome is to achieve a work hardened aluminium alloy that exhibits excellent mechanical properties which can be best suited for numerous industrial manufacturing requirements. Better ideal properties such as formability, weldability, increased hardness and wear resistance are expected from the cold forged alloys.
Effect of silicon carbide percentage on fracture toughness of aluminium silio...eSAT Journals
Abstract Metal matrix composites are composites in which one component will be a metal and other metal or non metal. It has wide applications in various fields like automobile, turbines blades etc which needs good mechanical properties. This thesis work studies about Aluminium Silicon Carbide metal matrix composites and their properties. Earlier studies revealed that as the percentage of Silicon Carbide is increased the properties get increased up to a limit and fracture toughness gets reduced beyond that. Here, in this work different percentage of SiC is added and fracture toughness is analyzed in terms of Stress intensity factor since fracture toughness cannot be calculated directly. Both software simulation and experimental methods has been done to find out the best percentage composition. Keywords: Metal matrix composites, Aluminium Silicon Carbide, Fracture Toughness, Stress Intensity Factor
Effect of Sintering Temperature on Mechanical Properties of Aluminum Compositesijtsrd
Using Al, Al2O3 and SiC, different types of composites have been prepared in this experiment. Green compacts of Al composites were made at a compressing load of 1 ton and 2 ton respectively. These compacts were sintered at two different sintering temperatures of 400 °C and 450 °C in an oxygen free environment using muffle furnace for one hour followed by annealing process which took 12 hours. Sintered compacts were then sintered to micro structural examination and mechanical properties evaluation. Higher hardness has been attained for the composites containing 2.5 SiC. Attempts have been made to describe the influence of sintering temperature on the microstructure and properties of Al Al2O3 SiC composites. Samples are prepared of 100 Al, 97.5 Al 2.5 Al2O3, 92.5 Al 7.5 Al2O3, 95 Al 2.5 Al2O3 – 2.5 SiC, 92.5 Al 5 Al2O3 – 2.5 SiC, 95 Al – 5 Al2O3. The main objective of this experiment is to determine the factors that can increase hardness of Al composites. Mohd Quasim Khan ""Effect of Sintering Temperature on Mechanical Properties of Aluminum Composites"" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-4 , June 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd25073.pdf
Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/mechanical-engineering/25073/effect-of-sintering-temperature-on-mechanical-properties-of-aluminum-composites/mohd-quasim-khan
Study of some Mechanical Properties of Galvanized 4140 SteelsIJAEMSJORNAL
The effect of three different galvanizing processes on the microstructure and tensile behavior and hardness of galvanized AISI 4140 steels was investigated. The thicknesses of the galvanized layers were measured as 34 μm, 90 μm and 140 μm for the electro galvanized, zinc-rich coated and hot dip galvanized AISI 4140 steels, respectively. No significant increase in tensile strength was observed with the galvanizing process. It was even observed that there was a decrease in tensile strength compared to the samples that were not galvanized. It is concluded that galvanizing processes is not effective in improving the tensile performance of AISI 4140 steels.
Classification of Metals used in the Sand Casting ProcessDr. Amarjeet Singh
The Sand Casting Process And The Different Methods Used To Cast The Metals Are The Subjects Of This Paper. Casting Is A Manufacturing Process For Creating Complex Material Shapes. A Large Classification Is Needed To Understand The Metals Used By Researches, Why They Were Used, And What The Most Commonly Used Metal For Their Research Is. We Studied And Understanded The Various Types Of Sand Casting Processes Used By The Researchers In This Review Paper. And We Categorized And Graded All The Papers We Reviewed And Classified Based On Their Respective Study Areas And Material Use.
Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Sintered Hot Upset Forged Square Cros...IJMER
Present investigation pertains to evaluate the tensile properties of sintered hot forged
and oil quenched and also homogenized, but furnace cooled specimens which were machined from
square cross section bars of approximate dimensions of ~13mm x ~13mm x~100±5mm of Fe-
0.16%C, Fe-0.16%C-0.7%Mn, Fe-0.16%C-1.0%Cr-0.55%Mo and Fe-0.16%C-2.25Cr-1.05%Mo
P/M steels prepared from elemental powders. Green compacts of homogeneously blended powders
of all compositions were prepared with initial aspects ratio of 1.34 with diameter being 27.5mm
using suitable compaction die set assembly on 1.0MN capacity UTM to a density level of 0.85±0.01
of theoretical employing controlled pressures in the range of 490±10MPa and taking pre – weighed
powder blends. All green compacts were protected during sintering by applying thin film of
indigenously developed ceramic coating on the entire surfaces. Ceramic coated compacts were
sintered in an electric muffle furnace at 1373±10K for a period of 120 minutes. All sintered
preforms of each com position were hot forged on a 1.0MN capacity friction screw press to square
cross section bars of afore mentioned dimensions. Once the forging operation was completed 10-12
bars were quenched in linseed oil and nearly 12 bars were homogenized at sintering temperature
for one hour and then cooled inside the furnace itself. Standard tensile specimens were machined
and tested on Hounsfield Tensometer for evaluating tensile properties which were appreciably close
to the properties reported in literature for the above steels. Microstructure of specimens containing
chromium and molybdenum exhibited few un-dissolved particles along with the presence of fine
pores. SEM Fractography revealed mixed mode failure mostly ductile and partly brittle. These
steels also exhibited adequate ductility as is exhibited by conventionally produced steels. Thus, this
investigation shows the way how to produce high density P/M steels which can be used in structural
applications.
Evaluation Of Factors Affecting Sliding Wear Behaviour Of Al-Flyash Metal Mat...IJMER
International Journal of Modern Engineering Research (IJMER) is Peer reviewed, online Journal. It serves as an international archival forum of scholarly research related to engineering and science education.
A Review on Investigation of Tribological Behavior of Nanocoating for Piston ...IJLT EMAS
Nanocoating can help to improve performance and life
of automotive engine by reducing the wear between the engine
components. In this research have selected the proper material
for top piston ring and same material are to be selected for
preparation of pin for tribometer testing and material of cylinder
liner tested and fabricated the same material of tribometer disc.
Nanocoating by electroplated Chromium coating and Chromium
nitride using DLC method by PVD coating was done on
specimen pin and piston ring and this material which was used
tribometer testing.
Depleting fossil fuel resources, economic
competitiveness and environmental concerns has compelled to
explore newer avenues to improve efficiency of automotive
engines. Various techniques have been adapted to achieve this
goal.
PARAMETERS OF FRICTION STIR PROCESSING ALONG WITH REINFORCEMENT OF COMPOSITIO...Journal For Research
Friction stir processing (FSP) is a novel technique used for the enhancing the mechanical and metallurgical properties of the material and also to make composites of the material. In this study, an attempt is made to synthesize the composites of AA6063 and tungsten carbide particles with 5 µm particle size were added reinforcement. The tool shoulder is varied from 16 mm to 20 mm. The other parameters such as tool rotational speed of 1400 rpm and transverse speed of 50 mm/min are kept constant. The friction stir processing tool is made of high chromium high carbon steel with a pin length of 4 mm and pin diameter of 6 mm is used. The 18 mm shoulder diameter produces much finer grain size with tungsten carbide reinforced particles rather than the tools having shoulder 16 mm and 20 mm diameter. The maximum tensile strength and micro hardness achieved is 260 N/mm2 and 135 Hv respectively. In case of the tool having 16 mm diameter produces less amount of heat due to lesser contact with the workpiece material and the tool having 20 mm diameter, over heat the workpiece material due to more contact area with the workpiece and causes no proper plastization and flow of the material within the processed zone by friction stir processing and produces courser grain size.
Investigation of Mechanical Behavior of Aluminium Alloys Before and After Wor...dbpublications
The ever increasing demand from aerospace industries and automotive industries to manufacture components which are lighter and stronger than conventional steel has prompted the significant usage of aluminium alloys. This research work involves the investigation of mechanical properties in aluminium alloys before and after work hardening. The alloy is work hardened using cold forging process. The major alloying elements used in the aluminium alloy are manganese, magnesium and silicon. The aluminium alloy ingots are prepared through gravity casting. After the ingots are air cooled to room temperature, they are work hardened using cold forging method where the ingots are forged at room temperature. The cold forged aluminium alloys are then subjected to tensile tests, wear tests, hardness tests and microstructure analysis using optical Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). The material properties achieved are compared with the alloys properties that have not been subjected to work hardening. The expected outcome is to achieve a work hardened aluminium alloy that exhibits excellent mechanical properties which can be best suited for numerous industrial manufacturing requirements. Better ideal properties such as formability, weldability, increased hardness and wear resistance are expected from the cold forged alloys.
Effect of silicon carbide percentage on fracture toughness of aluminium silio...eSAT Journals
Abstract Metal matrix composites are composites in which one component will be a metal and other metal or non metal. It has wide applications in various fields like automobile, turbines blades etc which needs good mechanical properties. This thesis work studies about Aluminium Silicon Carbide metal matrix composites and their properties. Earlier studies revealed that as the percentage of Silicon Carbide is increased the properties get increased up to a limit and fracture toughness gets reduced beyond that. Here, in this work different percentage of SiC is added and fracture toughness is analyzed in terms of Stress intensity factor since fracture toughness cannot be calculated directly. Both software simulation and experimental methods has been done to find out the best percentage composition. Keywords: Metal matrix composites, Aluminium Silicon Carbide, Fracture Toughness, Stress Intensity Factor
Effect of Sintering Temperature on Mechanical Properties of Aluminum Compositesijtsrd
Using Al, Al2O3 and SiC, different types of composites have been prepared in this experiment. Green compacts of Al composites were made at a compressing load of 1 ton and 2 ton respectively. These compacts were sintered at two different sintering temperatures of 400 °C and 450 °C in an oxygen free environment using muffle furnace for one hour followed by annealing process which took 12 hours. Sintered compacts were then sintered to micro structural examination and mechanical properties evaluation. Higher hardness has been attained for the composites containing 2.5 SiC. Attempts have been made to describe the influence of sintering temperature on the microstructure and properties of Al Al2O3 SiC composites. Samples are prepared of 100 Al, 97.5 Al 2.5 Al2O3, 92.5 Al 7.5 Al2O3, 95 Al 2.5 Al2O3 – 2.5 SiC, 92.5 Al 5 Al2O3 – 2.5 SiC, 95 Al – 5 Al2O3. The main objective of this experiment is to determine the factors that can increase hardness of Al composites. Mohd Quasim Khan ""Effect of Sintering Temperature on Mechanical Properties of Aluminum Composites"" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-4 , June 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd25073.pdf
Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/mechanical-engineering/25073/effect-of-sintering-temperature-on-mechanical-properties-of-aluminum-composites/mohd-quasim-khan
Study of some Mechanical Properties of Galvanized 4140 SteelsIJAEMSJORNAL
The effect of three different galvanizing processes on the microstructure and tensile behavior and hardness of galvanized AISI 4140 steels was investigated. The thicknesses of the galvanized layers were measured as 34 μm, 90 μm and 140 μm for the electro galvanized, zinc-rich coated and hot dip galvanized AISI 4140 steels, respectively. No significant increase in tensile strength was observed with the galvanizing process. It was even observed that there was a decrease in tensile strength compared to the samples that were not galvanized. It is concluded that galvanizing processes is not effective in improving the tensile performance of AISI 4140 steels.
Classification of Metals used in the Sand Casting ProcessDr. Amarjeet Singh
The Sand Casting Process And The Different Methods Used To Cast The Metals Are The Subjects Of This Paper. Casting Is A Manufacturing Process For Creating Complex Material Shapes. A Large Classification Is Needed To Understand The Metals Used By Researches, Why They Were Used, And What The Most Commonly Used Metal For Their Research Is. We Studied And Understanded The Various Types Of Sand Casting Processes Used By The Researchers In This Review Paper. And We Categorized And Graded All The Papers We Reviewed And Classified Based On Their Respective Study Areas And Material Use.
Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Sintered Hot Upset Forged Square Cros...IJMER
Present investigation pertains to evaluate the tensile properties of sintered hot forged
and oil quenched and also homogenized, but furnace cooled specimens which were machined from
square cross section bars of approximate dimensions of ~13mm x ~13mm x~100±5mm of Fe-
0.16%C, Fe-0.16%C-0.7%Mn, Fe-0.16%C-1.0%Cr-0.55%Mo and Fe-0.16%C-2.25Cr-1.05%Mo
P/M steels prepared from elemental powders. Green compacts of homogeneously blended powders
of all compositions were prepared with initial aspects ratio of 1.34 with diameter being 27.5mm
using suitable compaction die set assembly on 1.0MN capacity UTM to a density level of 0.85±0.01
of theoretical employing controlled pressures in the range of 490±10MPa and taking pre – weighed
powder blends. All green compacts were protected during sintering by applying thin film of
indigenously developed ceramic coating on the entire surfaces. Ceramic coated compacts were
sintered in an electric muffle furnace at 1373±10K for a period of 120 minutes. All sintered
preforms of each com position were hot forged on a 1.0MN capacity friction screw press to square
cross section bars of afore mentioned dimensions. Once the forging operation was completed 10-12
bars were quenched in linseed oil and nearly 12 bars were homogenized at sintering temperature
for one hour and then cooled inside the furnace itself. Standard tensile specimens were machined
and tested on Hounsfield Tensometer for evaluating tensile properties which were appreciably close
to the properties reported in literature for the above steels. Microstructure of specimens containing
chromium and molybdenum exhibited few un-dissolved particles along with the presence of fine
pores. SEM Fractography revealed mixed mode failure mostly ductile and partly brittle. These
steels also exhibited adequate ductility as is exhibited by conventionally produced steels. Thus, this
investigation shows the way how to produce high density P/M steels which can be used in structural
applications.
Evaluation Of Factors Affecting Sliding Wear Behaviour Of Al-Flyash Metal Mat...IJMER
International Journal of Modern Engineering Research (IJMER) is Peer reviewed, online Journal. It serves as an international archival forum of scholarly research related to engineering and science education.
A Review on Investigation of Tribological Behavior of Nanocoating for Piston ...IJLT EMAS
Nanocoating can help to improve performance and life
of automotive engine by reducing the wear between the engine
components. In this research have selected the proper material
for top piston ring and same material are to be selected for
preparation of pin for tribometer testing and material of cylinder
liner tested and fabricated the same material of tribometer disc.
Nanocoating by electroplated Chromium coating and Chromium
nitride using DLC method by PVD coating was done on
specimen pin and piston ring and this material which was used
tribometer testing.
Depleting fossil fuel resources, economic
competitiveness and environmental concerns has compelled to
explore newer avenues to improve efficiency of automotive
engines. Various techniques have been adapted to achieve this
goal.
Parametric Analysis of Mild Steel Specimens Using Roller Burnishing ProcessIRJESJOURNAL
ABSTRACT:- Burnishing, a cold working process, is a very simple and effective method of improving surface properties, which can easily be carried out using existing machines, such as lathe. With changing trends in manufacturing industry, special attention is given on surface finish along with dimensional accuracy and tight geometrical tolerances. Burnishing comes in mind as one of popular finishing process because it is completely chip-less as compared to other finishing processes such as grinding, honing etc. The purpose of the research was to demonstrate burnishing process on ferrous metals namely mild steel alloy. Parametric analysis was done using speed and feed rate as input parameters and surface roughness & surface micro hardness as response variables. Burnishing was performed using Hindustan machine tools (HMT) power lathe (NH 26 model)
International Journal of Engineering and Science Invention (IJESI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of computer science and electronics. IJESI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Engineering Science and Technology, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
INVESTIGATE THE EFFECT OF PHOSPHATE SURFACE COATING ON THE FATIGUE PERFORMA...IAEME Publication
Piston pin play a vital role in the reciprocating internal combustion engine. Failure of piston pin will result in failure of engine. Improper carburizing technology leads to decarburization of surface decreases intensely the fatigue strength of surface so that crack initiated from the surface and propagated, at last fatigue fracture occurred.
Mechanism of Fracture in Friction Stir Processed Aluminium AlloyDr. Amarjeet Singh
Aluminium alloys are used for important
applications in reducing the weight of the component and
structure particularly associated with transport, marine,
and aerospace fields. Grain refinement by scandium (Sc)
addition can eliminate the casting defects and increase the
resistance to hot tearing for high strength aluminium alloys.
FSP for cast aluminium alloys have been focused and it has
great advantages including solid state microstructural
evolution, altering mechanical properties by optimizing
process parameters. These parameters are tool rotational
speeds (720, and 1000 rpm), traverse speeds (80, and 70
mm/min), and axial compressive force at 15 kN, etc. The
mechanical properties had been evaluated on FSPed
aluminium alloy with different microstructural conditions.
Fracture properties of aluminium alloys are very important
for industrial applications. Tensile and fracture toughness
properties were correlated to microstructural and
fractographic features of the aluminium alloys need to
explore their essential failure mechanisms.
Alternative Joining Methods in Car Body Productiontheijes
The optimization of a car body in terms of cost can be achieved by using different materials in various positions of the car in order to utilize specific properties of each different material. The paper deals with the methods of mechanical joining used in car body production as alternatives to the most used conventional resistance spot welding. Load-bearing capacities of the joints made by mechanical joining and resistance spot welding of various materials used in car body structures are compared. The mechanical joining is mainly used to join material with various thicknesses, mechanical properties, surface coatings, even ferrous or non-ferrous metals.
"Heart failure is a typical clinical accompanied by symptoms syndrome (e.g. shortness of breath, ankle swelling and fatigue) that lead to structural or functional abnormalities of the heart (e.g. high venous pressure, pulmonary edema and peripheral edema).
In recent years, the significant role of B-type natriuretic peptide has been revealed in the pathogenesis of heart disease and the use of the drug sacubitril/valsartan has started. It has a positive effect on the regulation of the level of B-type natriuretic peptide in the body. It is obviously seen from the the world literature that natriuretic peptides play an important role in the pathophysiology of heart failure. For this reason, many studies suggest that the importance of natriuretic peptides in the diagnosis and treatment of heart failure is recommended.
Due to this, we tried to investigate the effects of a comprehensive medication therapy with a combination of sacubitril/valsartan in the patients with chronic heart failure."
Water scarcity is the lack of fresh water resources to meet the standard water demand. There are two type of water scarcity. One is physical. The other is economic water scarcity.
Welcome to WIPAC Monthly the magazine brought to you by the LinkedIn Group Water Industry Process Automation & Control.
In this month's edition, along with this month's industry news to celebrate the 13 years since the group was created we have articles including
A case study of the used of Advanced Process Control at the Wastewater Treatment works at Lleida in Spain
A look back on an article on smart wastewater networks in order to see how the industry has measured up in the interim around the adoption of Digital Transformation in the Water Industry.
TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL GENERAL FAMILIARIZATION COURSEDuvanRamosGarzon1
AIRCRAFT GENERAL
The Single Aisle is the most advanced family aircraft in service today, with fly-by-wire flight controls.
The A318, A319, A320 and A321 are twin-engine subsonic medium range aircraft.
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Improving the life of lm13 using stainless spray ii coating for engine applications
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Improving the Life of LM13 using
Stainless Spray-II Coating for Engine Applications
Hari Prasada Rao Pydi1
, Balamurugan Adhithan2
, Naresh Kumar D3
1
College of Engineering and Technology, Aksum University, Aksum
P.O.Box. 1010, Ethiopia, North East Africa
haripydi609@gmail.com
2
College of Engineering and Technology, Aksum University, Aksum
P.O.Box. 1010, Ethiopia, North East Africa
er.abalamurugan@gmail.com
3
Department of Mechanical Engineering, JNTU, Karimnagar, India
naresharyans@gmail.com
Abstract: This work deals with reduction of surface roughness of reciprocating parts of an internal combustion engine and its
frictional loss and thereby improving overall efficiency. Surface coatings can be used to reduce surface wear of components. The use of
these coatings for engine applications presents a suitable solution to this problem. The materials coated can suddenly show very
different properties compared to what they exhibit on a macro scale, enabling unique applications. A major part of the power produced
by the engine is lost in overcoming friction between the reciprocating parts. Friction coefficient can be found by the test conducted on
‘Pin on disk apparatus’. Before coating bench mark values are taken from uncoated and we compare those valued with values obtained
after coating. The technique used for coating is Wire Arc Spray process.
Keywords: Wear, Friction coefficient, Wire Arc Spray process, pin on disk apparatus.
1. Introduction
Fuel economy improvement is one of the major challenges
of the future automotive industry. Two major factors
impacting the fuel economy are vehicle weight and frictional
loss. In addition to structural components, engine itself
contributes significantly to the vehicle weight, and
replacement of cast iron engine blocks by aluminum engines
can appreciably improve fuel efficiency. Nearly half of the
engine blocks to be manufactured worldwide in the current
decade are anticipated to be made of aluminum.
In engine systems, friction accounts for a loss of over 40%
of the total vehicle power. Majority of the power loss, about
50%, can be attributed to frictional loss between piston rings
and cylinder bores. Compared to conventional cast iron, the
surfaces of aluminum cylinder bores have relatively poor
friction and wear characteristics and require cast iron liners.
Cast iron liners, however, adversely affect weight and heat
transfer and cylinder wall temperature. Elimination of cast
iron liners also offers the flexibility of reduced engine
components length with further weight reduction and
increased engine displacement for greater power. Hence, the
automotive industry is now moving to sleeveless aluminum
cylinder blocks to achieve both lightweight and compact
design requirements. Several alternative approaches have
been evaluated or are now being pursued to eliminate cast
iron liners and improve tribological characteristics of
aluminum cylinder bores.
1.1. Thermal spray technologies:
Thermal spray technologies are important in a variety of
different industries for the deposition of nano coatings.
Thermal spraying techniques are coating processes in which
melted (or heated) materials are sprayed onto a surface. The
"feedstock" (coating precursor) is heated by electrical or
chemical means. Combustion or electrical arc discharge is
usually used as the source of energy for it. Different thermal
spray processes are being used to provide coatings for
cylinder bores out of which four thermal spraying systems are
currently either commercially available or under research.
They are Rotary powder plasma process (in serial
production), rotating twin wire arc system (in serial
production), High velocity oxygen fuel system (under
research) and Plasma Transferred Wire Arc system.
In the specific case of the coating of cylinder bores the
transfer of heat into the substrate unit must be considered
with priority as the engine blocks are an AlSi cast alloy and
overheating during the coating can result in an unacceptable
level of distortion or change in microstructure and therefore
in mechanical properties. Engine manufacturers have been
going to aluminum to save weight. With aluminum cast
engine blocks (now accounting for more than 60% of
automotive engines), silicon is usually added to improve
fluidity during pouring and to increase hardness. Major
advantages of utilizing the Wire Arc Spray coating method
include lower operating costs, higher material output per
hour, and production of a more coarse coating than Plasma or
HVOF coating methods. As well, Wire Arc coatings are
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exceptionally suited for dimensional restoration of both mis
machined and worn parts, saving clients large amounts of
time and money when such events occur. Wire Arc Spray
coatings also have a rich history of proven and cost-efficient
corrosion protection.
The available research article deals with investigation of the
influence of spray gun nozzle parameters on sprayed particles
velocity and strength of coating adhesion. Four different arc
spray nozzles were chosen for research. All variables of the
spray process were constant except the air debit [1].
The research work reveals friction and wear of copper and
aluminum are investigated experimentally using a pin-on-disc
apparatus. In the experiments, mild steel pin slides on copper
or aluminum disc at different normal load conditions 10, 15,
and 20 N. Experiments are also carried out at different
sliding velocities 1, 1.5 and 2 m/s. The effects of duration of
rubbing on the friction coefficient of copper and aluminum
are investigated [2].
Micro arc oxidation of wire arc sprayed Al-Mg6, Al-Si12
and Pure Al coatings on low carbon steel has been performed
[3]. The coatings have been analyzed using optic microscope,
scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and surface
roughness tester.
Al-12.5wt%Si alloy powder with 15 wt% SiCp was
mechanically alloyed (MA) using attrition mill in purified
nitrogen atmosphere. The MA processed powder was found
to have nano grain size and uniform distribution of SiCp in
the AlSi matrix. This MA processed powder was used for
atmospheric plasma spraying (APS) for varying distances and
currents densities. The coatings obtained were studied by
image analyzer, SEM and XRD. Micro hardness and wear
rate of the coatings were evaluated using Vickers indenter
and pin on disk type tribometer, respectively [4].
Al2O3-13%TiO2 coatings were deposited on stainless steel
substrates from conventional and nano structured powders
using atmospheric plasma spraying (APS). A complete
characterization of the feedstock confirmed its nano
structured nature. Coating microstructures and phase
compositions were characterized using SEM, TEM, and
XRD techniques [5].
The objective of the present study is thus to investigate the
effect of particles velocity, temperature on the cored wire
coatings properties [6]. The results of a systematic
investigation of the influence of different nozzles
configurations on the coatings properties are presented,
including the gas dynamics properties of the spray jet were
calculated by using the CFD code, temperature, velocity and
diameter of the particles in flight measurements and the
effects on the particles properties on coating adhesion, pores
and oxide content.
2.Materials and Methods
2.1. LM13 Aluminum casting alloy:
The material on which the nano coating is done by the wire
arc spray process is LM13 Aluminum casting alloy.
Table 1: Chemical Composition of LM 13
Elements Specification
%
Observation
%
Copper 0.7-1.5 0.90
Magnesium 0.8-1.5 1.2
Silicon 10-12 10.3
Iron 1max 0.7max
Manganese 0.5max 0.3max
Titanium 0.2max 0.12
Zinc 0.5max 0.05
Table 2: Chemical composition of coated material SS-II (13
Cr) volume percentage stainless spray II, chrome alloyed.
Elements %
Carbon 0.17-0.20
Manganese 0.70-0.80
Phosphorous 0.030 max
Sulphur 0.010 max
Silicon 0.20-0.40
Chromium 12.00-
13.00
Table 3: Chromium steel for the application of hard layers,
good wear resistance and emergency running characteristics,
Substitute for hard chrome plating, fair corrosion-resistance
2.2. Surface Grinding
Surface grinding is a manufacturing process which moves or
grinding wheel relative a surface in a plane while a grinding
wheel contacts the surface and removes a minute amount of
material, such that the flat surface is created. The term
surface grinding designates any process which accurately
grinds a surface.
2.3. Sand Paper
Sandpaper or glass paper is a heavy paper with abrasive
material bonded to its surface. Sandpaper is part of the
"coated abrasives" family of abrasive products. It is used to
remove small amounts of material from surfaces, either to
make them smoother (painting and wood finishing), to
remove a layer of material (e.g. old paint), or sometimes to
make the surface rougher (e.g. as a preparation to
gluing).Grit size refers to the size of the particles of abrading
materials embedded in the sandpaper.
The title of the paper is centered 17.8 mm (0.67") below the
top of the page in 24 point font. Right below the title
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(separated by single line spacing) are the names of the
authors. The font size for the authors is 11pt. Author
affiliations shall be in 9 pt.
2.4. Surface Roughness Tester
The surface roughness tester determines both roughness
parameters Ra and Rz accurately within a wide measuring
range. The piezo-electric pickup stylus with diamond tip
assures reliable measurements within tolerances that conform
to ISO class 3. Surface roughness parameter Ra is computed
to conform to ISO and Rz is computed to DIN
2.5. Hardness Test (Vickers Harness test)
The Vickers test can be used for all metals and has one of the
widest scales among hardness tests. The unit of hardness
given by the test is known as the Vickers Pyramid Number
(HV) or Diamond Pyramid Hardness (DPH). The hardness
number can be converted into units of Pascal’s.
The hardness number is determined by the load over the
surface area of the indentation and not the area normal to the
force, and is therefore not a pressure. The hardness number is
not really a true property of the material and is an empirical
value that should be seen in conjunction with the
experimental methods and hardness scale used. When doing
the hardness tests the distance between indentations must be
more than 2.5 indentation diameters apart to avoid interaction
between the work-hardened regions.
2.6. Friction test on pin on disk tribometer (trb)
The pin-on-disk tribometer is a versatile laboratory apparatus
for measuring the friction and wear properties of
combinations of metals and lubricants under selected
conditions of load, speed and temperature. A pin on disc
tribometer consists of a stationary "pin" under an applied
load in contact with a rotating disc. The pin can have any
shape to simulate a specific contact, but spherical tips are
often used to simplify the contact geometry. Friction is
determined by the ratio of the frictional force to the loading
force on the pin.
2.7. Test method for determining the friction
coefficient of materials during sliding in
a pin-on-disk configuration
This test method involves a pin shaped upper specimen that
slides against a rotating disk as a lower specimen under a
prescribed set of conditions. The pin specimen revolves
about the disk is horizontal. The pin is pressed against the
disk at a specified load of 5 kg by means of an arm. The
frictional force and rotating speed can be indicated in the
display board attached to the apparatus. Friction coefficient
at different speeds and friction force is obtained by using
software.
Testing is done on LM13 Aluminum with ball specimens and
friction coefficient is calculated at different speeds and
frictional forces under lubricated conditions and without
lubrication too. By finding the friction coefficient values the
relative or absolute wear can be obtained from measurements
of mass loss, length loss and volume loss using a microscope
but here we are only interested in finding out the . The
friction coefficient signal is displaced by indicator on display
board.
Table 3: Specifications of test specimen
These are the specifications required for testing procedure on
pin-on-disk apparatus. This testing is done without
lubrication before coating and after coating.
2.8. Wire Arc Spray Coating
Wire-arc spray is a form of thermal spraying where two
consumable metal wires are fed independently into the spray
gun. The wires are charged and an arc is generated between
them such that the temperature it produced will transform the
wire into molten state. The resulting material is then
atomized into small particles and ultimately propelled onto
the desired substrate by ultra-clean, compressed air jet from
the gun.. The surface must be pre-treated by shot blast. The
materials typically used are zinc, aluminum or their alloys
such as Zinacor. This process is commonly used for metallic,
heavy coatings.
2.9. Coating Material(SS-II)
Low-carbon steels contain up to 0.30 weight percent C. The
largest category of this class of steel is flat-rolled products
(sheet or strip) usually in the cold-rolled and annealed
condition. The carbon content for these high-formability
steels is very low, less than 0.10 weight percent C, with up to
0.4 weight percent Mn. For rolled steel structural plates and
sections, the carbon content may be increased to
approximately 0.30 weight percent, with higher manganese
up to 1.5 weight percent.
2.10. SEM (scanning electron microscope)Test
The Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) is a microscope
that uses electrons rather than light to form an image.
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Figure 1: SEM image of a coated specimen
In Fig 1: we see SS II coated surface on LM13 substrate.
Wire arc spray coatings were examined with the scanning
electron microscope. There is considerable debate in the wire
arc coating community over the presence or absence of
porosity and the true amount of porosity. It would be quite
tedious to define the true volume fraction of porosity. But we
can see from Fig: 9 that porosity is very less and also
homogeneity of coating is observed.
In fig 1: we see SEM image of worn out SS II coated LM13
disc after performing pin on disc wear test at rotational rate
of 600-1200 RPM. Though, unidirectional wear mechanism
on the surface of the disc can be clearly seen.
3. Results and Discussions
3.1. Surface Roughness Test
The surface roughness test is conducted on LM13 at four
random points and the roughness values obtained are
tabulated as follows:
Table 4: surface roughness values before and after coating
Sl.
No
Before coating After coating
Ra (µm) Rz (µm) Ra (µm) Rz (µm)
1. 0.38 3.07 0.55 3.97
2. 0.29 2.64 0.38 3.88
3. 0.52 4.94 0.33 2.02
4. 0.32 2.71 0.31 1.95
The obtained surface roughness values show that the surface
roughness is maintained before and after the nano coating
which is a good sign.
3.2. Vickers Hardness Test
Vickers hardness test is conducted on the Universal Hardness
Testing Machine in NSTL at three random points as per their
convenience and the results obtained are as follows:
Table 5: Hardness values before and after coating
From the above results we observe that there is an increase in
the hardness after the application of coating.
3.3. Friction Test
The friction test using the pin-on-disk measurements
principle is conducted at different track radii and speeds and
the results obtained are tabulated and comparison is clearly
defined by drawing graphs for the friction coefficient
obtained with respect to time before and after coating with an
applied load of 5kg without any lubricant. Experimentation
was carried out for finding coefficient of friction of the
material before and after coating.
Graphs are plotted at each speed and track radius between
time and coefficient of friction of the material with and
without the nano-coating.
Table 6: Coefficient of friction before and after coating at
50mm radius
RPM Average Coefficient of friction
Before coating After coating
600 0.2243 0.1418
1200 0.2139 0.1387
Figure 2: Time vs Coefficient of friction at 600rpm of 50mm
track radius
Figure 3: Time vs Coefficient of friction at 1200 rpm of
50mm track radius
Sl. No Hardness (HV)
Before coating After coating
1. 99.3 672
2. 97.7 702
3. 110 710
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Table 7: Coefficient of friction before and after coating at
60mm radius
RPM Average Coefficient of friction
Before coating After coating
600 0.3273 0.1530
1200 0.3238 0.1384
Fig 4: Time vs Coefficient of friction at 600 rpm of 60mm
track radius
Figure 5: Time vs Coefficient of friction at 1200 rpm of
60mm track radius
Based on the literature search, surface roughness, hardness,
the friction coefficient is calculated and the values obtained
are tabulated.
From the values obtained we observe that the friction co-
efficient is found to increase as the track radius decreased in
the friction test before coat but there is a good reduction of
the friction co-efficient when track radius is reduced after the
application of the coating.
4.Conclusions
Based on the literature search, wear depends on number of
parameters including material hardness and surface
properties. The materials used in the experiment were all
subjected to same load (5kg) and different rpm. After
comparing the values of LM13 before and after coating the
following conclusions have been drawn:
• After coating Hardness value is improved by 7 times the
initial value
• Coefficient of friction and frictional force has been
reduced.
• Reduction in wear.
• Heat generation is reduces.
• Lubricant life span increases.
• Weight decreases by three times compared to cast iron
cylinders.
From the above observation it is clear that SS-II coated on
Lm13 alloy can be used as substitute for cast iron engine
liners and other heavier reciprocating parts of an engine
Acknowledgements
The authors expressing profuse gratitude to those who gave
abundance support to make this research work accomplished.
Especially Dr.M.R.S.Satyanarayana, Director, Gitam
University and Dr. S. Kamaluddin, Head of the Department,
Mechanical Engineering, Gitam University; and
Dr.Mebrahtom Mesfin, President Aksum University,
Ethiopia, and Mr.Assefa G/Her, Dean of College of
Engineering and Technology, Aksum University, Ethiopia,
and Asrat mekonnen, Head of the Department, Mechanical
Engineering, Aksum University,Ethiopia. Who facilitated
sophisticated laboratories to accomplish this research project
has been greatly admired.
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Author Profile
HARIPRASADARAO PYDI received B.Tech degree
in Mechanical Engineering from Acharya Nagarjuna
University in 2007 and M.Tech degree in Machine
Design from Gitam University in 2011.During 2007-
2009, he worked as Assistant Professor in Sri Sivani
College of Engineering, Srikakulam, India and from 2011 onwards
he working as Lecturer in department of Mechanical Engineering in
Aksum University, Axum, Ethiopia, North East Africa.
BALAMURUGAN ADHITHAN received B.E
degree in Mechanical Engineering from Anna
University in 2009 and M.Tech degree in Computer
Integrated Manufacturing in 2011. From 2012
onwards he is working as Lecturer in department of
Mechanical Engineering in Aksum University, Axum, Ethiopia,
North East Africa.
NARESH KUMAR D received B.Tech degree in
Mechanical Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru
Technological University in 2009 and M.Tech degree
in Machine Design from Gitam University in
2011.From 2011 onwards he working as Assistant
Professor in department of Mechanical Engineering in JNTU,
Kharimnager.
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