EFFECT OF PURE ALUMINUM ON THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND STRUCTURE OF THICK ALUMINUM SCRAPS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF MOTORCYCLE BRAKE-PAD

Abstract

The increasing demand for aluminium-based products, coupled with globalization in the

aluminium industry, has significantly heightened the consumption of aluminium scraps for the

reproduction of aluminium alloys. This research investigated the effect of adding pure aluminium

on the mechanical properties and structure of thick aluminium scraps, commonly used for the

production of motorcycle brake pads. The first step of this work involved casting the materials

using a crucible furnace. Samples were produced with and without pure aluminium, and their

properties and structures were compared. The results of the mechanical tests showed the best

performance in samples containing pure Aluminium scrap. The microstructure of the sample with

pure Aluminium revealed refined grains, while that without pure Aluminium exhibited a coarse

grain structure. This research provides insights into producing long-lasting motorcycle brake pads

in the industry, aligning with Aluminium production objectives