JMS_V5_N1_RP3 Jeevan Singh Bisht Apurbba Kumar Sharma Akshay Dvivedi Journal on Material Science 2347–615X 5 1 14 22 Al6063, Metal Matrix Composites, Microwave Technology, Mechanical Properties In this study, an attempt has been made to join MMC (AlSiCp) at interfacial reaction during lap joint. Different specimens of Silicon (Si) particulate reinforced in aluminium matrix were prepared. The various attempts to join MMC have been made using different interfacial joining materials. The obtained strength of lap joint was minimum due to formation of oxides and needs further investigation. Aluminium forms oxide layer within 600 s of application of microwave power of 900 W, during microwave joining. The reaction between two specimens for lap joint resulted in formation of molten aluminum enclosed in aluminium oxide layer. An attempt has been made to break the oxide layer to allow the flow of molten aluminium from one specimen to other. April - June 2017 Copyright © 2017 i-manager publications. All rights reserved. i-manager Publications http://www.imanagerpublications.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=13482