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Optimization of the EMS process parameters in compocasting of high-wear-resistant Al-nano-TiC composites

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Understanding of the electromagnetic stirrer (EMS) process parameters–wear relation in nanocomposite is required for further creation of tailored modifications of process in accordance with the demands for various applications. This study depicts the performance of hybrid algorithm for optimization of the parameters in EMS compocasting of nano-TiC-reinforced Al–Si alloys. Adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) coupled with particle swarm optimization (PSO) was applied to find the optimum combination of the inputs including mold temperature, mix time, impeller speed, powder temperature, cast temperature and average particle size. The optimized condition was obtained in minimization of objective function. The objective function is calculated by ANFIS and then minimized by PSO. The optimized parameters were used to produce semisolid cast aluminum matrix composites reinforced with nano-TiC particles. The optimized nanocomposites were then studied for their tribological properties.

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This Research work was supported by Najafabad branch, Islamic Azad University under grant of research project “Optimization of mechanical properties and microstructure of nano composite Al-TiC in casting process”.

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  1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Isfahan, Iran

    Majid Shamsipour & Zahra Pahlevani

  2. Iran University of Industries and Mines (IUIM), Tehran, Iran

    Mohsen Ostad Shabani

  3. Department of Mechanical Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Ali Mazahery

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Shamsipour, M., Pahlevani, Z., Shabani, M.O. et al. Optimization of the EMS process parameters in compocasting of high-wear-resistant Al-nano-TiC composites. Appl. Phys. A 122, 457 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00339-016-9840-1

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