Aluminum matrix composites become great option choice for automobile and aerospace industries because of good strength and less weight. When strong reinforcement material grains are uniformly occupied all over the aluminum matrix material, a new composite is formed, these developed composites exhibit an enhanced properties like very high specific strength, high stiffness. Stir casting is one of the proper techniques to manufacture aluminum-based castings, this method is very flexible, less cost and appropriate for mass production. This study focuses on detailed analysis of stir casting method to produce aluminum-based composites blended with silicon carbide (SiC) reinforcement particulates. A comprehensive analysis of SiC particulates in aluminum matrix and influence on properties is analyzed from the previous works and also covers latest trends that are utilized to enhancement the properties. Base materials AA6061 and AA7075 alloys properties were studied and also composite mechanical properties and microstructural characteristics were examined.

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