International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395 -0056
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Influence of process parameters in machining the Hybrid Aluminum
metal matrix composites in wire cut EDM-An Experimental investigation
G.Ramesh
a
, V.C.Uvaraja
b
, M.S.Sampathkumar
c
a
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Velammal Engg College,Chennai, India
b
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Banariamman Institute of Technology,
Sathyamangalam, Erode, India.
c
Department of Mechanical Engineering ,Excel college of Engg, Erode.
Corresponding Author
a
G.Ramesh , Department of Mechanical Engineering, Velammal Engg College,Chennai.
Email id: gramesh_me@ yahoo.co.in
Abstract:
The composite materials are extensively used globally in major industries. It is very difficult to
machine the metal matrix composite materials impeded with reinforcement by conventional machining
methods. Hence non conventional machining techniques are employed to overcome these difficulties.
Wire Electrical discharge machining (WEDM) shows higher capability for cutting complex shapes with
high precision for these materials. In this present work the effect of process parameter of Wire Electrical
discharge machining such as Voltage, Pulse on- time , pulse -off time and current were studied for the
reinforced metal matrix composite and hybrid aluminum metal matrix composites(HAMMCs).
Aluminum 7075 reinforced with Silicon carbide (SiC) and boron carbide (B4C) are fabricated using stir