Numerical Simulation of Double Action Powder Compaction Process

Authors(2) :-Partha A. P, Dr. B. M. Rajaprakash

The extensive utilization of aluminum reinforced with silicon carbide composites in different structural applications has motivated the need to find a cost effective technological production method for these composites. Homogeneity, machinability, and interfacial reaction of the constituents represent the large problems pertaining to these composites. Production of a homogenous, high strength and near net shape structural components made from aluminum-silicon carbide composites can be achieved using powder metallurgy (PM) technology. In the present work double acting compaction process is simulated for four cases of different compositions and compaction densities. The compact pressures and relative densities are plotted. The simulation parameters derived are presented.

Authors and Affiliations

Partha A. P
Bangalore University, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Dr. B. M. Rajaprakash
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bangalore University, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Powder Metallurgy, Cost Effective Techniques, Homogeneity, Machinability

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Published in : Volume 2 | Issue 1 | January-February 2016
Date of Publication : 2016-02-25
License:  This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
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Partha A. P, Dr. B. M. Rajaprakash, " Numerical Simulation of Double Action Powder Compaction Process , International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology(IJSRSET), Print ISSN : 2395-1990, Online ISSN : 2394-4099, Volume 2, Issue 1, pp.46-51, January-February-2016. Citation Detection and Elimination     |     
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