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Machining SiC fibre reinforced metal matrix composites – How do different matrix materials affect the cutting performance?

Zan, Shusong; Liao, Zhirong; Mypati, Omkar; Axinte, Dragos; M'Saoubi, Rachid; Walsh, Mark; Robles-Linares, Jose A.

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Authors

Shusong Zan

Rachid M'Saoubi

Mark Walsh

Jose A. Robles-Linares



Abstract

SiC fibre reinforced metal matrix composites find widespread application but show major machining difficulties due to significant variations in constituents' properties. In this sense, while the SiC fibre plays significant strengthening effects, the properties mismatch between the brittle fibre and ductile matrix materials becomes important in their machining performance. Through machining tests, SiC fibre reinforced MMCs with Al (soft) and Ti (hard) matrix alloys are evaluated, showing the variation of interaction between inserts and fibres in cutting due to the different matrix properties. This leads to less tool wear but compromised surface integrity in Al-based composite than in Ti-based one.

Citation

Zan, S., Liao, Z., Mypati, O., Axinte, D., M'Saoubi, R., Walsh, M., & Robles-Linares, J. A. (2024). Machining SiC fibre reinforced metal matrix composites – How do different matrix materials affect the cutting performance?. CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, 73(1), 53-56. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2024.04.060

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Apr 13, 2024
Online Publication Date Apr 30, 2024
Publication Date 2024
Deposit Date Jun 6, 2024
Publicly Available Date Jun 7, 2024
Journal CIRP Annals
Print ISSN 0007-8506
Electronic ISSN 1726-0604
Publisher Elsevier
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 73
Issue 1
Pages 53-56
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2024.04.060
Keywords Metal matrix composite; Machining; Surface integrity
Public URL https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/34351104
Publisher URL https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0007850624000751?via%3Dihub

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