This work investigates the effects of SiC particle size (20, 40, and 60 μm) on the mechanical characteristics and dry sliding wear behavior of Cu/SiC composites made by powder metallurgy using the Taguchi method. Smaller SiC particles (20 μm) show uniform dispersion within the Cu matrix, improving interfacial bonding, grain refinement, and overall mechanical performance, according to SEM micrographs. The composite with 15 wt % SiC (20 μm) has the highest ultimate compressive strength (435.21 MPa) and hardness (56 HRB), which are ascribed to better load transfer, fewer defects, and limited dislocation movement. According to wear analysis, the uniform distribution and reinforcement capability of 20 μm SiC particles result in minimal wear loss and superior wear resistance. As confirmed by ANOVA, statistical analysis using “Minitab Release 21” shows that SiC particle size has the greatest impact on wear loss, followed by applied load and sliding speed. According to the results, Cu/SiC composites reinforced with 20 μm SiC particles are a good fit for high‐performance applications in the electronics, automotive, aerospace, and structural industries that need materials that are lightweight, strong, and resistant to wear.
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