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The research attempted to enrich the aluminium alloy (Al/Mg) nanocomposite with silicon carbide (SiC). The ultrasonic assist stir cast established that the Al/Mgnanocomposite is involved in microstructure, hardness and tensile performance. Its result is uniform dispersion without agglomeration, and 7.5 wt% SiC owns higher microhardness and better tensile strength of 161±1.5 H V and 238±2 MPa. This nano Al/Mg alloy composite is subjected to machining studies by using a vertical CNC milling setup & titanium nitride (TiN) coated end mill functioned by 300–1200 rpm spindle speed (N), 0.01–0.04mm/rev feed rate (FR) and 0.1–0.4 mm depth of cut (DOC). The impact DOC, FR, and N on material removal rate (MRR), temperature (T), and tool wear (Tw) are measured, and the L16 design experiment (ANOVA-GLM) is defined. Finally, the best interaction input milling parameter pairs on obtaining high MRR with the least T and Tw. The DOC is the most significant factor in controlling the MRR, T and Tw.
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This project was supported by Researchers Supporting Project number (RSP2024R315) King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The research funding from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation (Ural Federal University Program of Development within the Priority-2030 Program) is gratefully acknowledged.
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R. Venkatesh has obtained a B.E. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Madras, Chennai. He post-graduated in Engineering Design from Anna University, Chennai and obtained his Ph.D. in the faculty of Mechanical Engineering from the College of Engineering Guindy (CEG), Anna University, Chennai. His research interests include nanocomposites, fiber and polymers and solar energy.
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Venkatesh, R., Logesh, K., Singh, S. et al. Aluminium alloy nanocomposite made with SiC via ultrasonic stir casting: Behaviour study. J Mech Sci Technol 38, 4145–4151 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12206-024-0711-y
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