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The study is mainly entitled on the design and analysis of a camshaft material using the metal matrix composite of Aluminium (6061) reinforced with SiC particulates. The main focus is on the design and analyse the properties of composite material (Al-SiC). Very high stresses on the cam and follower leads to the wear of the cam. Since the cam has eccentricity, vibration and cyclic loading on the bearing of the camshaft are the result of high dynamic stresses and hence the bearing life plummets. The work is reported on studies of Al-SiC as a possible alternative material for the camshaft. Al-SiC metal matrix composite provides exceptionally good properties for innumerable automotive components.