Mechanical and Tribological Insights Coupled with SEM Analysis of Al-Cu Bimetals Produced via Centrifugal Casting

International Journal of Material Science and Engineering

© 2024 by SSRG - IJMSE Journal

Volume 10 Issue 2

Year of Publication : 2024

Authors : R. Allwin Yesuvadian, K. S. Keerthiprasad

10.14445/23948884/IJMSE-V10I2P101

How to Cite?

R. Allwin Yesuvadian, K. S. Keerthiprasad, "Mechanical and Tribological Insights Coupled with SEM Analysis of Al-Cu Bimetals Produced via Centrifugal Casting," SSRG International Journal of Material Science and Engineering, vol. 10,  no. 2, pp. 1-9, 2024. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23948884/IJMSE-V10I2P101

Abstract:

Metals have been around for a long time, and we have developed many ways to shape them for different uses in engineering. Nowadays, high-tech applications need strong, long-lasting materials. Bimetal cylinders are important for industries, and one effective way to make them is through centrifugal casting. This paper focuses on Al-Cu bimetal combinations that may be combined to study bimetal cylinders by varying the speed of rotation of mould and insulating the rotating mould with asbestos as process parameters. The investigation involves analyzing the mechanical, tribological properties, and microstructure features of Al-Cu bimetallic materials produced through centrifugal casting.

Keywords:

Bimetal, Horizontal centrifugal casting, Interface, Al-Cu, Insulation.

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