Performance Of Hybrid Nano-Micro Reinforced Magnesium Composites Brake Calliper: Simulation Approach

• Main Authors: Fatchurrohman, Nanang, S. T., Chia
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English; English
• Published: Institute of Physics Publishing 2017
• Subjects: TS Manufactures
• Online Access: http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/19291/1/Performance%20Of%20Hybrid%20Nano-Micro%20Reinforced%20Magnesium%20Composites%20Brake%20Calliper-%20Simulation%20Approach.pdf; http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/19291/7/Performance%20Of%20Hybrid%20Nano-Micro%20Reinforced%20Magnesium%20Composites%20Brake%20Calliper-%20Simulation%20Approach%201.pdf; http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/19291/; http://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1757-899X/257/1/012060/meta

Most commercial vehicles use brake calliper made of grey cast iron (GCI) which possesses heavy weight. This contributes to the total weight of the vehicle which can lead to higher fuel consumption. Another major problem is GCI calliper tends to deflect during clamping action, known as "bending...