Performance Evaluation of a Potential New Engineered Surface for Enhanced Concentrated Tribological Contacts 981475
The aspects of real engineering surfaces are discussed with regard to their three-dimensional nature. A review of potential uses of surface finish measurement methods is discussed for characterization of functional surfaces. Using an optical-based system and a set of specific measurement procedures, two functional surfaces with different roughness were analyzed to illustrate a typical surface topography evaluation. A simple sliding test was then utilized to show that a special finish produced by a proprietary finishing process can provide improved performance, as measured by wear differences, frictional properties and operating temperature of the system. A special surface treatment was then evaluated in conjunction with the special finish in order to enhance its functional load support. Simple sliding test results indicates a potential new engineered surface for improving tribological contact performance.
Citation: Nixon, H. and Cogdell, J., "Performance Evaluation of a Potential New Engineered Surface for Enhanced Concentrated Tribological Contacts," SAE Technical Paper 981475, 1998, https://doi.org/10.4271/981475. Download Citation
Author(s):
Harvey P. Nixon, J. David Cogdell
Affiliated:
The Timken Company
Pages: 10
Event:
International Off-Highway & Powerplant Congress & Exposition
SAE Earthmoving Industry Conference & Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Related Topics:
Finishing
Coatings, colorants, and finishes
Tribology
Wear
Technical review
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