Aluminium Based Matrix Composites Fabricated by Friction Stir Processing

Aluminum alloys are used extensively in the manufacturing of automobiles and aircraft due to their low density, favorable mechanical characteristics relative to their weight, superior resistance to corrosion and wear, and low coefficient of expansion as compared to more conventional metals and alloys. In an effort to improve quality, lower weight, and increase structural material performance, researchers have recently switched from single to composite materials. The production of metal matrix composites (MMCs) and functional graded materials (FGMs) has been successfully studied using friction stir processing (FSP), which also uncovers new avenues for surface chemical modification. It has been demonstrated that the FSP approach holds great promise for alter the reinforced metal matrix composite materials’ microstructure. Using FSP instead of conventional production techniques provides the advantage of reducing material distortion and flaws. The current work’s objective is to provide an overview of FSP technology as a means of creating aluminum matrix composites, and the findings of this review will be illustrated.