An experimental investigation on wear test parameters of metal matrix composites using Taguchi technique

Abstract

This study evaluates the influence of wear test parameters such as sliding speed and normal load on dry sliding wear performance of Al-Cu-Mg/titanium dioxide particle reinforced composites. Three different weight percentages of titanium dioxide reinforced composite materials are used to conduct the test. Experiments are performed based on the plan of experiments generated through Taguchi technique. A mathematical model is developed relating wear rate and the test parameters using multiple regressions and the model is checked for adequacy. The experimental results and the developed model show that higher sliding speed and titanium dioxide reinforcement will favor for reducing the wear rate of composites.