Search for: [Abstract = "To improve wettability and distribution, reinforcement particles were pre\-heated to a temperature of 550°C for each composite sample. A hardened EN32 steel disc as the counter face was used to evaluate the wear rate pin\-on\-disc. The results showed that the wear rate of the AA\/Al2O3 composites was smaller than that of the monolithic AA7075 samples. Finally, the worn surfaces of samples were investigated by SEM."]