GEAR ABSTRACT Metal Matrix Composites (MMC’s) have been developed to meet the demand for lighter materials with high specific strength, and wear resistance. Among Metal matrix composites particulate reinforced aluminum, silicon and titanium composites are attractive due to significant improvements in mechanical and physical properties In this work , an effort has been designed to raise the reliability of using Al-Si-Ti composites with other alternatively materials for spur gear. This paper analysis the spur gear material on mechanical properties of the Al-Si-Ti composite material by using composite model gear and plate evaluate the mechanical properties. Literature review • Rittner (2001) have presented the applications of metal matrix composites in defense, aerospace and light vehicles. She has concluded that the scope for MMC in all the above areas were optimistic and suggested further improvement in processes, selection of alloy, selection of reinforcement and selection of components to reduce the cost of end product. Robert (2001) has presented various forms of aluminium alloys and their applications. • This serves a two-fold goal of the companies that is to lower the overall weight of the vehicle thus increasing fuel efficiency and to increase the sustainability of their manufacturing process. Many companies such as Mercedes Benz, Toyota and DaimlerChrysler have already accomplished this and are looking to expand the uses of natural fiber composites. INTRODUCTION
Aluminium, silicon and titanium materials or simply
composites are combinations of materials. They are made up of combining two or more materials in such a way that the resulting materials have certain design properties on improved properties The Aluminium alloy composite materials consist of high specific strength, high specific stiffness, more thermal stability, more corrosion and wear resistance, high fatigue life. Uses of composites
• The biggest advantage of modern composite
materials is that they are light as well as strong. By choosing an appropriate combination of matrix and reinforcement material, a new material can be made that exactly meets the requirements of a particular application. Composites also provide design flexibility because many of them can be moulded into complex shapes. The downside is often the cost. Although the resulting product is more efficient, the raw materials are often expensive. SELECTION OF MATERIAL
• Aluminium alloy
• Silicon
• Titanium PROCESS FLOW RATIO OF COMPOSITION • ALUMINIUM - 90 % • SILICON - 8-10 % • TITANIUM - 0.5-2%
• STIR CASTING PROCESS.
MATERIAL PROPERITIES OF ALUMINIUM ALLOY
Properties Value
Elastic Modulus 69000 N/mm2
Poisson's Ratio 0.33
Thermal Expansions Co-efficient 2.4x10-5 /K
Thermal Conductivity 170 w/mk
Specific Heat 1300 J/kg k
SILICON PROPERTIES Properties value
Poisson’s Ratio 0.14
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 3.7
Thermal Conductivity 120 W/m•°K
Specific Heat 750 J/Kg•°K
TITANIUM PROPERTIES Properties value
Density 4.5 g/cm3
Melting point 1670˚c
Thermal Conductivity 15-22 W/m•°K
Elastic modulus 115 Gpa
Model spur gear Dimension • No of teeths=40 • Thick = 14 mm • Dia =130 mm Test to be conducted • Tensile • Hardness • Toughness Advantages • Advantages of Composites. Light Weight - Composites are light in weight, compared to most woods and metals. Their lightness is important in automobiles and aircraft, for example, where less weight means better fuel efficiency (more miles to the gallon). Composite materials can be designed to be both strong and light. APPLICATIONS • AUTOMOBILE COMPONENTS • CORROSION RESISTING AREAS • TIDAL POWER PLANT COMPONENTS. Reference • K. Mao, A numerical method for polymer composite gear flash temperature prediction‖, Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering and Design Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 3PH, UK, accepted 8 January 2007. • S. Kirupasankar, C. Gurunathan, R. Gnanamoorthy, Transmission efficiency of polyamide nano composite spur gears‖, Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing (IIITD&M) Kancheepuram, Melakottaiyur, Chennai 600 048, India, Materials and Design 39 (2012) 338-343. • N.A. Wright1, S.N. Kukureka, wear testing and measurement techniques for polymer composite gears‖, School of Metallurgy and Materials, The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK, Wear 251 (2001) 1567–1578