Study on the wear performance of AA 6061 and AA 6082 based metal matrix composites

Abstract Aluminium alloys are known for their high strength, wear and outstanding corrosion resistance. These alloys have proved their worth in various sectors such as automotive, aerospace, marine, defense and numerous other industrial applications. Owing to the incorporation of different reinforcement in aluminum alloys, it is relatively easier to develop novel composites with desirable properties. The selection of reinforcement is based upon the desired properties and wettability of the base matrix. Various aluminum alloy series have been evolved in the recent past and are still being explored. Researchers have extended the properties of different series of aluminium alloys by reinforcing them with other materials, it be ceramics, metals and solid lubricants, etc. The identification of the particular series at a time becomes an issue for scientists and researchers, and many authors have reviewed the work performed on various aluminum alloys. This paper attempts to bring forth the wear and frictional behavior of two aluminum alloys, AA 6061 and AA 6082. The work performed on these alloys in the previous years has been thoroughly reviewed with respect to their tribological performance and discussed here. This paper will enlighten researchers about the existing wear and frictional behavior of various materials based on the said series, and it will be a great concern for the researchers.