An Image Analysis for Designing an Optimal Stirrer in Metal Matrix Composites Manufacturing

The global market for aluminum-based composites, widely used in manufacturing and construction, is expected to grow significantly. However, enhancing the cost-to-performance ratio is essential to improving their commercial viability. Efficient mixing plays a critical role in many industrial and chem...

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Main Authors: Farooq Muhammad, Muzhir Shaban Al-Ani, Hamsa D. Majeed
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Published: University of Human Development 2025-01-01
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Online Access:https://journals.uhd.edu.iq/index.php/uhdjst/article/view/1387
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description The global market for aluminum-based composites, widely used in manufacturing and construction, is expected to grow significantly. However, enhancing the cost-to-performance ratio is essential to improving their commercial viability. Efficient mixing plays a critical role in many industrial and chemical applications. Stir casting is the leading method for producing aluminum alloy matrix composites, but achieving a uniform particle distribution remains a significant challenge. In this study, the optimal stirrer design was identified using image processing techniques to analyze the distribution of ceramic grains. The stirrer that achieved the most uniform grain distribution was selected, eliminating the need for destructive testing. The mechanical properties of the final products validated the accuracy of the image analysis results.
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spelling doaj-art-2f536743e791478cb9b2759ee85b2d272025-08-20T03:15:26ZengUniversity of Human DevelopmentUHD Journal of Science and Technology2521-42092521-42172025-01-01911910.21928/uhdjst.v9n1y2025.pp1-91520An Image Analysis for Designing an Optimal Stirrer in Metal Matrix Composites ManufacturingFarooq Muhammad0Muzhir Shaban Al-Ani1Hamsa D. Majeed2Department of Information Technology, College of Science and Technology, University of Human Development, Kurdistan Region, IraqDepartment of Information Technology, College of Science and Technology, University of Human Development, Kurdistan Region, IraqDepartment of Information Technology, College of Science and Technology, University of Human Development, Kurdistan Region, IraqThe global market for aluminum-based composites, widely used in manufacturing and construction, is expected to grow significantly. However, enhancing the cost-to-performance ratio is essential to improving their commercial viability. Efficient mixing plays a critical role in many industrial and chemical applications. Stir casting is the leading method for producing aluminum alloy matrix composites, but achieving a uniform particle distribution remains a significant challenge. In this study, the optimal stirrer design was identified using image processing techniques to analyze the distribution of ceramic grains. The stirrer that achieved the most uniform grain distribution was selected, eliminating the need for destructive testing. The mechanical properties of the final products validated the accuracy of the image analysis results.https://journals.uhd.edu.iq/index.php/uhdjst/article/view/1387aluminum alloy matrix compositescost-to-performance ratiomixing performancestir castingceramic reinforcement particlesstirrer designimage processingmechanical properties
spellingShingle Farooq Muhammad
Muzhir Shaban Al-Ani
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An Image Analysis for Designing an Optimal Stirrer in Metal Matrix Composites Manufacturing
UHD Journal of Science and Technology
aluminum alloy matrix composites
cost-to-performance ratio
mixing performance
stir casting
ceramic reinforcement particles
stirrer design
image processing
mechanical properties
title An Image Analysis for Designing an Optimal Stirrer in Metal Matrix Composites Manufacturing
title_full An Image Analysis for Designing an Optimal Stirrer in Metal Matrix Composites Manufacturing
title_fullStr An Image Analysis for Designing an Optimal Stirrer in Metal Matrix Composites Manufacturing
title_full_unstemmed An Image Analysis for Designing an Optimal Stirrer in Metal Matrix Composites Manufacturing
title_short An Image Analysis for Designing an Optimal Stirrer in Metal Matrix Composites Manufacturing
title_sort image analysis for designing an optimal stirrer in metal matrix composites manufacturing
topic aluminum alloy matrix composites
cost-to-performance ratio
mixing performance
stir casting
ceramic reinforcement particles
stirrer design
image processing
mechanical properties
url https://journals.uhd.edu.iq/index.php/uhdjst/article/view/1387
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