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The main problem faced in the electromagnetic stir casting is the selection of optimum combination of input variables for achieving the required mechanical properties of composites. This problem can be solved by the development of relationship between the electromagnetic parameters and the tensile strength of composite by response surface methodology. This work focuses on the review of electromagnetic stir casting parameters effect on Mechanical Properties of MMC and Hybrid MMC. From the exhaustive review, it was observed that for better mechanical properties, lower porosity and finer grain structure of composite higher stirring current, higher stirring time and lower matrix pouring temperature required.

Keywords

Electromagnetic Stir Casting; Stirring Time; Stirring Curren; Matrix Pouring Temperature.

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