ABSTRACT
This research article deals with the comparative performance analysis of the nanocomposite SiC-Ni-P coating on the edge and chamfer parts of the brake pad. The coating is used to provide a smooth surface and prevent overheating, wear, and tear. The electroless coating method is performed on the brake pad initially with Ni-P and later with SiC to enhance the durability. Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy with EDAX mapping is used to measure the spread of the elements in the brake pad samples and verify the presence of Si, Ni, and P elements in the coated sample. Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) is used to analyze the surface roughness of coated and uncoated samples. Experiments are designed using a Taguchi L16 orthogonal array to study the influence of process parameters on responses for coated brake pads. The best results were obtained at a near-optimal parametric combination (20 N, 1.57 m/s, and 150°C). Artificial Neural Network (ANN) has also been used to predict the output. The ANN output has also been verified with the experimental results. Coated brake pad gives more impressive results based on compressive strength and tribological performance.
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