{"title":"Optimizing tribological process parameters in hybrid metal matrix composites using the Box-Behnken method\u0000 Optimierung tribologischer Prozessparameter in hybriden Metallmatrix-Verbundwerkstoffen unter Verwendung der Box-Behnken-Methode","authors":"D. Chauhan, M. Sahni, V. Badheka, K. Mehta","doi":"10.1002/mawe.70089","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mawe.70089","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study focuses on optimizing tribological process parameters for hybrid metal matrix composites (HMMCs) using the Box-Behnken method in a response surface methodology (RSM). The hybrid metal matrix composites were fabricated with aluminium alloy 6061 as the base material, reinforced with boron carbide (B<sub>4</sub>C) for enhanced hardness and molybdenum disulfide (MoS<sub>2</sub>) for self-lubricating properties. The key tribological parameters considered are normal load (10 N, 25 N, 40 N), sliding speed (0.5 m/s, 1.25 m/s, 2 m/s), and temperature (50 °C, 125 °C, 200 °C). They were systematically varied to analyze their effects on wear rate, using a pin-on-disc tribometer. A Box-Behnken method was employed to evaluate the wear rate with interactions and quadratic effects of the considered tribological parameters. The results indicate that sliding speed and load significantly influence the wear rate while temperature has a secondary but notable effect. Regression models were developed to predict wear behavior, with response surface plots used to visualize interactions. Additionally, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), x-ray diffraction (XRD) and wear morphology of worn surfaces is studied. This study highlights the potential of the Box-Behnken methodology in optimizing process parameters with minimal experimental trials while providing detailed insights into material behavior.</p>","PeriodicalId":18366,"journal":{"name":"Materialwissenschaft und Werkstofftechnik","volume":"57 2","pages":"124-133"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147579690","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}