A study on conventional and non-conventional machining behaviour of metal matrix composites: a review
Nikhil Bharat, P. S. C. Bose
Abstract
Machining of metal matrix composite is a difficult task as compared to monolithic materials due to hard-to-cut reinforced materials. However, metal matrix composites are gaining worldwide importance in the field of manufacturing industries due to their high strength-to-weight ratio, high ultimate tensile strength, temperature resistance, excellent structural stability. To improve the machining conduct of metal network composites, various methods were adopted, including conventional, non-conventional, and hybrid machining processes. This paper centres around the examination and investigation of different machining cycles of metal matrix composites to get the upgraded result and it is observed that hybrid machining plays an important role in machining metal matrix composite as compared to other methods due to its better machining ability. Since the availability of hybrid-machine is not common and also skilled people are required to run hybrid machines so, non-conventional machining also plays a vital role in achieving the goal.