Abstract

In this study, the mechanical properties (toughness Tensile) of the 6063 aluminum alloy were improved by reinforcing it with a continuous three-dimensional metal fiber mesh by weaving metal wires of wrought steel Diameter (0.4mm) and by weaving each layer of wire independently, each layer was weaved with the next layer (the first layer with the second layer, then the second layer with the third layer... etc), in order to obtain a mesh of continuous woven fibers. The mesh was placed in a metal mold, poured the 6063 aluminum smelter at 800 °C and kept the mold inside the furnace for 30min. The process of filling the melt was completed within the mesh, then the mold was cooled and the reinforced alloy was obtained. Standard samples were tested for their tensile properties and the results were compared with reinforced Alloys by particles of aluminum oxide, or titanium oxide or silicon carbide. It was observed that the aluminum Alloy toughness Tensile & yeild point were increased after using the reinforcing Particles, while there was a noticeable increase in them when the aluminum was reinforced with a mesh of three dimensional reinforcing fibers, while there was a decrease in the elongation.