Material Analysis of Mild Steel and Aluminium Alloy using a Table Tensometer as Applied in Metallurgy

The material analysis of mild steel and aluminium alloy using a table tensometer has been duly investigated. The machined specimen was placed in the specimen holder of the tensometer and subjected to variable loads that fractured the metallic material.  The mechanical properties experimentally investigated were tensile strength, yield strength, and modulus of elasticity. The tensile strength, yield strength, and modulus of elasticity of the aluminium alloy were determined to be 281.8 N/mm², 273.5 N/mm², and 9125 N/mm^2, respectively, while for the mild steel specimen, the parameters were determined to be 406.6 N/mm², 366.3 N/mm^2, and 10,238.5 N/mm^2, respectively. A comparative analysis showed that the calculated mechanical properties of the mild steel specimen had larger values than those of the aluminium alloy. However, aluminium alloy displayed more ductility and lower density than its mild steel counterpart. The research findings underscore the significance of comprehending the mechanical properties of materials before they are selected and deployed for component design and manufacturing needs. It will be a laudable means for metallurgical and manufacturing engineers to assess and optimize design and fabrication data before actual production application.