Multi-response parametric optimization of squeeze casting process for fabricating Al 6061-SiC composite

• Published in: International journal of advanced manufacturing technology Vol. 102; no. 1-4; pp. 759 - 773
• Main Authors: Sarfraz, Muhammad Hassan, Jahanzaib, Mirza, Ahmed, Wasim, Hussain, Salman
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Springer London 01.05.2019; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Aluminum base alloys; CAE) and Design; Casting; Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD; Design of experiments; Ductile fracture; Elongation; Engineering; Hardness; Industrial and Production Engineering; Mathematical models; Mechanical Engineering; Media Management; Melt temperature; Multiple objective analysis; Optimization; Original Article; Photomicrographs; Process parameters; Recording; Regression analysis; Squeeze casting; Tensile strength; Ultimate tensile strength; Variance analysis; Aluminum matrix composite; ANOVA; Al 6061; GRA; SiC; RSM; Squeeze casting

The current study aims to investigate the effects of process parameters on mechanical and microstructural characteristics of Al 6061-SiC composite fabricated via squeeze casting. Seventeen experiments in total have been conducted according to Box-Behnken experimental design which contained three pro...