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Machinability Evaluation and Wear Behavior of Hybrid Aluminum MMC Reinforced with CNT and Solid Lubricants

Principal Investigator: Dr. Deepanraj B Co-PIs: Mr. Nice Menachery Funding Agency: All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) Total Fund Sanctioned : Rs. 20,92,500 This research work is focused on preparation of a hybrid Nano metal matrix composite containing Aluminium as the matrix material and carbon Nano tubes and solid lubricant as reinforcement by powder metallurgy route. The mechanical behaviour of this hybrid Nano-composite is evaluated by means of tensile test, compression test, micro-hardness, corrosion test and wear test. The distribution of reinforced materials in the matrix is by SEM image. Machinability evaluation of the cast MMC is studied to determine the performance of the MMC during turning with an uncoated and coated cutting tool inserts.