Abstract & Overview
In this article Effect of wear parameters like load, sliding speed, and sliding distance are analyzed on wear rate. The influence of the weight percentage of zircon on wear rate is studied. The wear rate analysis is done using the Analysis of variance technique (ANOVA) and SN curve with the help of MINITAB software. Specimens are prepared at the ratio of (0+3), (3+3), (3+6), (3+9) and (3+12) weight percentages of Carbon and zircon are added to Aluminum alloy (LM13) respectively. Synthesis is done using a stir casting approach and Copper chill is placed at one end of the mold before pouring the molten composite. Copper chill is placed to have unidirectional solidification and wear properties are evaluated at the chill end of the solidified composite. In the Dry Sliding Pin on Disc wear experimental, it was observed that 9wt.% of zircon shows better wear resistance than other combinations of carbon and zircon combination reinforcement. It is also seen that the wear rate increases as load, sliding speed, and sliding distance increase. The effect of wear parameters is studied and the most influencing wear parameter is analyzed. Results showed that the weight percentage of zircon exerted the greatest effect on wear rate. The wear surface morphology of the specimens is examined. Wear debris, Grooves, and delamination are observed at low Wt.% of reinforcements