Development of a Novel Al6061-MWCNTs Nano Composites using Multi Directional Forging Studies

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Manjunatha LH, Krishnakant Bhole, Rahul Raju S, Raghavendra N Doddamani, Rahul MS, Preetham TN

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Fabrication and Characterization of Al6061 Multi Walled Carbon Nanotube Metal Matrix Composite by Multi-Directional Forging. The development of newer alloys and Al6061 alloys’ MMCs was necessitated by the mechanical properties of the Al6061 alloy. The high stiffness and density of MMCs make them ideal for engineering applications. Carbon nanotubes with multi-walled carbon could be a great reinforcement material for metal matrix composites based mainly on Al6061 alloys, using stir casting techniques, this work attempts to fabricate MMC’s based on Al6061 alloy by utilizing MWCNTs for reinforcement and are subjected to multidirectional forging to check if any enhancement in mechanical properties. For MMCs in various compositions, the microstructure, SEM images, as well as tribological properties such as density, wear, and hardness, are shown. It has been determined from the composites’ microstructure and SEM image that CNTs are distributed uniformly, and the metal matrix and multi-walled carbon nanotubes are smartly bonded. A metal matrix composite consisting of Al6061 alloy and MWCNT metal matrix is manufactured using stir casting technology.

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