Enhanced mechanical and tribological properties of AA6061/CeO2 composite fabricated by friction stir processing

Jie Luo, Shoufa Liu, Moslem Paidar, R. Vaira Vignesh, Sadok Mehrez

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Abstract

Friction stir processing (FSP) with single and double pin tools was successfully utilized with the aim of fabrication of Al 6061/CeO2 surface composite layer. It was found that pin geometry (pin number) has played a pivotal role in the improvement of mechanical properties and extra grain refinement. Moreover, results indicated that using a double-pin tool during the process impressively enhanced the distribution of CeO2 particles in the matrix and, subsequently, the ultimate tensile strength was increased about 20% compared to the single pin tool.

Original languageEnglish
Article number132210
JournalMaterials Letters
Volume318
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jul 2022

Keywords

  • Al 6061/CeO surface composite
  • Ceramic
  • Double-pin tool
  • Friction stir processing
  • Wear and tribology

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