Development of Al/SiC metal matrix composite by using stir casting method.

The "Composite material" is composed of a discrete reinforcement and Distributed in a continuous phase of matrix, In Aluminium matrix composite (AMC) one constitutes is Aluminium which forms network that is matrix phase and another constitute serve as reinforcement which is generally ceramic or nonmetallic hard material. The basic reason of metals reinforced with hard ceramic particles or fibres is to improve the properties than its original material properties like strength, hardness etc. Stir casting process is mainly used for manufacturing of Particulate Reinforced Metal Matrix composite (PMMC). Manufacturing of aluminium alloy-based Casting Composite by stir casting is one of the most economical methods of processing MMC. Properties of these materials depend upon many processing parameters and selection of matrix and reinforcements. This project presents an overview of stir casting process, process parameter and preparation of AMC material by using LM 25 Aluminium as matrix form and SiC as reinforcement by varying its proportions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]