RT journal article
T1 Characterization and Defect Analysis of Machined Regions in Al-SiC Metal Matrix Composites Using an Abrasive Water Jet Machining Process
A1 Mayuet Ares, Pedro Francisco
A1 Rodríguez Parada, María Lucía
A1 Gómez Parra, Álvaro
A1 Batista Ponce, Moisés
A2 Ingeniería Mecánica y Diseño Industrial
K1 AWJM
K1 waterjet
K1 MMC
K1 MMCA356/SiC
K1 kerf taper
K1 taper angle
K1 surface quality
K1 roughness
K1 SOM
K1 SEM
K1 ANOVA
AB Metal matrix composite (MMC) materials are increasingly used in industrial sectors such as energy, structural, aerospace, and automotive. This is due to the improvement of properties by the addition of reinforcements. Thus, it is possible to obtain properties of higher strength, better rigidity, controlled thermal expansion, and elevated wear resistance. However, due to the extreme hardness achieved during their manufacture, these composites pose a challenge to the conventional machining industry due to the rapid deterioration experienced by cutting tools. This article therefore proposes the use of an unconventional machining method that is becoming increasingly widely used: abrasive water jet cutting. This process is characterized by high production rates, absence of wear, and environmental friendliness, among other advantages. Experimental tests were carried out in order to analyze results that minimize the formation of defects in the machining of metal matrix composite consisting of aluminium matrix with silicon carbide (Al-SiC MMC). To this end, results were analyzed using Scanning Optical and Electron Microscope (SOM/SEM) techniques, the taper angle was calculated, and areas with different surface quality were detected by measuring the roughness.
PB MDPI
SN 2076-3417
YR 2020
FD 2020-02
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10498/22877
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10498/22877
LA eng
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Cádiz
RD 07-nov-2026