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• Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 5 Mar 2026

  Optimizing Parameters for Dry Sliding Wear Control in Stir-Cast AA7050/SiC Composites

  By Varshitha Kothapalli, Ramatenki Chinna, Sireesha Koneru, V. Viswanath Shenoi, Boggarapu Nageswara Rao

  Abstract: Using a pin-on-disc tribometer, this study examined the dry sliding wear behavior of AA7050/SiC composites. The production of this metal matrix composite was achieved through the stir-casting process, which involved an initial step of melting the AA7050 alloy, followed by the careful introduction of silicon carbide (SiC) particles, stirring to achieve uniform dispersion, and finally, casting the molten mixture. Wear rate (WR) was determined by three operational parameters: SiC reinforcement …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1624–1635 Read article →