Research Article

Optimization and Mechanical Characteristics of AA6061/Zirconia Nanocomposites Fabricated by Ultrasonic-Aided Stir Casting Method

Table 2

Processing factors and its levels.

Processing factorsLevel 1Level 2Level 3Level 4

Ultrasonic therapy power (KW) (A)1.7522.252.5
UST time (min) (B)5101520
Pouring temperature (°C) (C)750800850900
Squeezing pressure (MPa) (D)100150200250
Weight percentage of reinforcement (wt%) (E)2345