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Abstract
The present work investigates the possibility of producing friction welded joints with an advanced material like Al/SiC (aluminum–silicon carbide) composite. The study also discloses the multi response optimization in the process of continuous drive friction welding using a hybrid algorithm of grey-based TOPSIS (technique for order of performance by similarity to ideal solution). The friction welding parameters (frictional pressure, upset pressure, burn off length and rotational speed) were optimized considering the multiple performance characteristics such as proof stress, tensile strength, and microhardness. Taguchi’s L27 orthogonal array was used for conducting the welding trials. The confirmation test was conducted at the optimal setting, to sort out the effectiveness of the proposed hybrid algorithm. The macro photographs of the joints and optical micrographs of the weld zone were studied. The scanning electron microscope images of the fractured surface were also examined to identify the failure mode of joints. The significant improvements in the performance characteristics prove the effectiveness of the grey-based TOPSIS method in experimental welding optimization.
Acknowledgment
The authors would like to express their sincere thanks to Indian Institute of Technology Madras and Nanotechnology centre, Anna University for offering the facility and guidance to carry out the research work.