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The influence of carbide reinforcement on the properties of sintered aluminium alloy matrix composites

Szewczyk-Nykiel Aneta

Technical Transactions

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2023

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Vol. 120, iss. 1

art. no. e2023005

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Based on the commercial aluminium alloy powder blend (Alumix 431D) metal matrix composites reinforced with particles of SiC as well as TiC were produced by conventional powder metallurgy technology and the effect of the type and amounts of reinforced particles on the selected properties and microstructure of sintered composites were investigated. In particular, the densification behaviour, the wear resistance and the corrosion resistance in 3.5% NaCl solution were identified. It was stated that both the type and the weight fraction of carbide used as particulate reinforcement have a great impact on the properties of aluminium alloy matrix composites. It was shown that the introduction of titanium carbide has a more favourable effect on the properties of sintered Alumix 431D matrix composites in comparison to silicon carbide and the optimum content of TiC in composite is 4 wt. % due to the highest hardness, wear resistance (wear rate of 2.865·10 ̄ ³ mm³/m) and simultaneously the best corrosion resistance (corrosion rate of 0.005 mm/year).

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Powłoki natryskiwane plazmowo dla potrzeb przemysłu chemicznego

Morel Sławomir

Przemysł Chemiczny

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2023

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T. 102, nr 4

355--361

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Opisano przeznaczenie i zakres zastosowań powłok natryskiwanych cieplnie. Scharakteryzowano plazmę stosowaną do natryskiwania powłok. Dokonano ogólnej charakterystyki najczęściej stosowanych materiałów powłokowych i wyszczególniono ważniejsze właściwości powłok decydujące o ich przydatności dla potrzeb przemysłu i gospodarki. Przytoczono ważniejsze przykłady eksploatacji urządzeń pracujących z natryskanymi powłokami, zamieszczając osiągnięte efekty oddziaływania powłok na wzrost trwałości i efektywności pracy cieplnej.

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A review, with 14 refs, of the range of applications of thermal sprayed coatings using plasma. The plasma used for spraying coatings was characterized. The general characteristics of the most commonly used coating materials were presented, and the most important coating properties detg. their suitability for industrial applications were indicated. Examples of the operation of devices working with sprayed coatings were given, including the effects of coatings on increasing the durability and efficiency of thermal operation.

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The study of the tribological properties under high contact pressure conditions of TiN, TiC and TiCN coatings deposited by the magnetron sputtering method on the AISI 304 stainless steel substrate

Mamaeva Axaule Alipovna, Kenzhegulov Aidar Karaulovich, Panochkin Aleksander Vladimirovich, Alibekov Zhasulan Zhanuzakovich, Kshibekova Balzhan Bolatovna, Wieleba Wojciech, Leśniewski Tadeusz, Bakhytuly Nauryzbek

Materials Science Poland

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2023

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Vol. 41, No. 1

1--14

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Titanium carbonitride coatings are widely used to improve the wear resistance of surfaces. The results of tribological investigations of TiC, TiN, and TiCN coatings deposited on an AISI 304 steel substrate by the magnetron sputtering method were presented. The research aimed to describe the wear processes of the coatings during friction in an emergency situation, i.e. with a lack of lubrication and concentration of pressure in a small contact area. Tribological tests were performed on a ball-on-disk tribotester in reciprocating motion under technically dry friction conditions. The Hertz pressure in the contact area was ph = 2500-2700 MPa. Additionally, scratch tests and microscopic observations of the surfaces of the samples were performed after tribological tests to describe the wear process of the coatings. The results showed cracking, and coatings detachment from the substrate occur during friction. Deformation wear was observed as bulges in the material at the edge of the friction path. The deformation occurred primarily in the substrate material despite friction occurring on the surface of the coating. The best coating in terms of tribological properties was the TiN coating, which showed the highest resistance to wear in an emergency situation and the friction coefficient in the final stage of the test (above 90 cycles of movement) was only slightly higher than the values recorded for the other coatings. The TiN coating had high hardness, showed good adhesion to the substrate, and was not cracked, protecting it from damage.

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Comparative evaluation of wear behavior of tribo-pairs in reciprocating pumps with multiple materials under different conditions

Li Ran, Wei Wenshu, Liu Hao, Wang Dalong, Ye Jian, Li Shoubin, Wang Wei, Wu Huigang

Journal of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics

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2023

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Vol. 61 nr 1

77--87

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In the study of wear behavior of tribo-pairs in reciprocating pumps, the tribo-pairs can be considered as contact pairs consisting of a disc and pin. In this paper, pin-on-disc wear tests were carried out by using two types of cast iron pin specimens with different materials. Additionally, the effects of the lubrication condition, test load, diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating and plateau honing cross-hatch pattern on wear behavior of the tribo-pairs were investigated. Experimental results based on surface topography analysis and scanning elec- tron micrograph (SEM) analysis show that the lubricant and DLC coating have a positive effect on wear resistance of test specimens. Disc specimens of three material types (i.e. ISO 185/JL/250, tin-bronze, zirconia) are able to show good anti-wear behavior. The tribo-pairs composed of spheroidal graphite cast irons as well as implementation of the plateau honing cross hatch on disc specimens have no significant effect on the wear resistance. The Archard model was used to estimate abrasive wear under dry conditions, which was over-predicted compared to the experimental results.

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The effect on wear resistance of laser alloying with chromium and titanium of grey iron parts

Paczkowska Marta

Journal of Research and Applications in Agricultural Engineering

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2023

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Vol. 68, nr 2

26--35

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The aim of the presented study is to evaluate the influence of laser alloying with chromium and titanium on the surface layer microstructure and abrasive wear resistance of grey iron parts. A coulter flap was chosen as the object of this investigation. To produce the alloyed layer on the area of the flap that is the most exposed to wear, a diode laser was used as the heat source. The investigation demonstrated that laser alloying with chromium and titanium can increase the wear resistance of components working in abrasive conditions. A smaller mass loss after the wear tests in abrasive conditions of soil could be expected. The laser alloyed layer (with a depth of approx. 400 μm) was characterized by a martensite microstructure (mainly), homogenous morphology and fine grains. A fivefold increase in hardness (approximately 1050HV) in comparison to the hardness of the base material and twofold in comparison to the original ledeburitic surface layer of the coulter flap was noted. Some changes after laser alloying in the surface stereometry were observed (a decrease in the roughness parameters is possible). The roughness parameter values after the wear test decreased in the case of the original and alloyed coulter flaps..

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Analiza wybranych własności mechanicznych i tribologicznych medycznego stopu Ti24Nb4Zr8Sn

Dąbrowski Robert, Sułowski Maciej

Inżynieria Materiałowa

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2023

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Vol. 44, nr 5

11--15

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W artykule zaprezentowano wyniki badań twardości, odporności na pękanie oraz odporności na zużycie ścierne stopu Ti24Nb4Zr8Sn po obróbce cieplnej, tj. przesycaniu z temp. 850°C i starzeniu w 350, 450 i 600°C. Wykazano, że w stanie przesyconym, gdy w mikrostrukturze jest obecna jedynie faza β, stop charakteryzuje się najmniejszą twardością i największą odpornością na pękanie. Zastosowanie zabiegu starzenia, skutkujące wydzielaniem fazy α z przesyconej fazy β, silnie zmniejsza jego odporność na pękanie. Badany stop wykazuje istotnie różną odporność na zużycie ścierne i różny współczynnik tarcia, zależnie od mikrostruktury i twardości. Minimalną wartość współczynnika tarcia odnotowano po starzeniu w temp. 450°C, w której dochodzi do wydzielania w mikrostrukturze fazy α o dużej dyspersji, tj. przy maksymalnej twardości stopu.

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The article presents the results of hardness, fracture toughness and abrasive wear resistance tests of the Ti24Nb4Zr8Sn alloy. These results were obtained after its heat treatment, i.e. solution from 850°C and aging at 350, 450 and 600°C. It has been shown that in the supersaturated state, when only the β phase is present in the microstructure, the alloy is characterized by the lowest hardness and the highest fracture toughness. The application of the aging treatment, resulting in the separation of the α phase from the supersaturated β phase, strongly reduces its fracture toughness. The tested alloy shows significantly different resistance to abrasive wear and a different friction coefficient, depending on the microstructure and hardness. The minimum value of the friction coefficient was noted after aging at 450°C, at which the α phase with high dispersion was precipitated in the microstructure, i.e. at the maximum hardness of the alloy.

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The effect of NI-TIO2 and NI-TIO2-graphene coatings and heat treatment hardening on solid particles erosion resistance of grade 410 stainless steel

Khalid Wissam, Al-Tameemi Hamza A.

Engineering Transactions

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2023

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Vol. 71, iss. 4

571--593

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Influence of Semisolid and Strontium Addition on Dry Sliding Wear Behavior of Hypoeutectic Al-Si Alloy

Anas Noraz Man, Zakaria S. A., Anasyida A. S., Mohamad Hasmaliza, Dhindaw Brij Kumar

Archives of Metallurgy and Materials

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2023

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Vol. 68, iss. 1

307--317

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The study aims to investigate the effect of semisolid structure and strontium (Sr) addition on the wear behavior of hypoeutectic Al-Si alloy. Semisolid hypoeutectic Al-Si alloy was prepared using cooling slope casting with addition of 0 to 0.93 wt.% Sr. Microstructural study was done using an optical microscope. Vicker microhardness and pin on disc tribometer were used for microhardness and wear testing. When compared to conventional casting, the microhardness of the semisolid hypoeutectic Al-Si alloy improved by 9.8%. Sr addition at 0.43 wt.% resulted in a refined eutectic structure with a 17% increase in hardness over conventional casting. The globular structure α-Al formed during semisolid casting reduced porosity, and the addition of Sr refined the eutectic silicon into a fine fibrous structure that is tightly bound with the Al matrix. These are the primary factors that contribute to the high wear resistance in modified-Sr semisolid alloys.

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The Influence of Pearlite Present in the Microstructure of GX120MnCr13 Cast Steel on Wear Resistance

Kalandyk Barbara, Zapała Renata, Sulima Iwona, Furmańczyk Piotr, Kasińska Justyna

Archives of Foundry Engineering

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2023

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Vol. 23, iss. 4

145--156

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The article presents the results of metallographic and tribological tests on GX120MnCr13 cast steel that was previously subjected to heat treatment (including solution treatment from 1100°C and isothermal holding at 250, 400, and 600°C for 100 hours). The temperatures of the isothermal holding process were selected in order to reflect the possible working conditions of the cast elements that can be made of this cast steel. Wear tests were carried out under dry friction conditions using the ball-on-disc method using a ZrO2 ball as a counter-sample. The tests were carried out with a load of 5 N. The influence of the long-term isothermal holding process on the microstructure of the tested cast steel was analysed by light and scanning microscopy; however, abrasion marks were also examined using a confocal microscope. Based on the tests conducted, it was found that in the microstructures of the sample after solution treatment and samples that were held in isothermal C, the grain boundary areas were enriched in Mn and Cr compared to the areas inside the grains. Pearlite appearedcondition at 250 and 400 in the sample that was heated (or held in isothermal holding) at 600°C; its share reached 41.6%. The presence of pearlite in the austenitic matrix increased the hardness to 351.4 HV10. The hardness of the remaining tested samples was within a range of 221.8-229.1 HV10. Increasing the hardness of the tested cast steel directly resulted in a reduction in the degree of wear as well as the volume, area, and width of the abrasion marks. A microscopic analysis of the wear marks showed that the dominant process of the abrasive wear of the tested friction pair was the detachment and displacement of the tested material through the indentation as a result of the cyclical impact of the counter sample.

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Hob wear prediction based on simulation of friction, heat fluxes, and cutting temperature

Hrytsay Ihor, Stupnytskyy Vadym

Archive of Mechanical Engineering

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2023

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LXX, nr 2

271--286

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Based on comprehensive interrelated mathematical and graphical-analytical models, including 3D cut layers and simulation of contact, strain, force, and thermal processes during gear hobbing friction forces, heat fluxes, and temperature on the teeth of the hob surface are investigated. Various physical phenomena are responsible for their wear: friction on contact surfaces and thermal flow. These factors act independently of each other; therefore, the worn areas are localized in different active parts of the hob. Friction causes abrasive wear and heat fluxes result in heat softening of the tool. Intense heat fluxes due to significant friction, acting on areas of limited area, lead to temperatures exceeding the critical temperature on certain edges of the high-speed cutter. Simulation results enable identification of high-temperature areas on the working surface of cutting edges, where wear is caused by various reasons, and make it possible to select different methods of hardening these surfaces. To create protective coatings with maximum heat resistance, it is advisable to use laser technologies, electro spark alloying, or plasma spraying, and for coatings that provide reduction of friction on the surfaces – formation of diamond-containing layers with minimum adhesion properties and low friction coefficient on the corresponding surfaces.

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Evaluation of Wear Resistance of Functional Composite Polymeric Materials and Durability of Metal-Polymer Bearings

Chernets Myron, Świć Antoni, Kornienko Anatolii, Yurchuk Alina

Advances in Science and Technology. Research Journal

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2023

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Vol. 17, no 2

258--267

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A method of tribological testing of models with such sliding friction using a simple pin-on-disc mechanism was presented. Wear resistance indicators of unfilled polyamides PA6, PA66 and composites based on polyamide PA6+30GF, PA6+30CF, PA6+MoS2, PA6 and oil coupled with steel C45 are determined. They, as polymeric materials with the property of self-lubrication, they are often used in metal-polymer dry friction bearings. Based on them, wear resistance characteristics of these polymeric materials at sliding friction are established. They are used as basic parameters for developed by authors mathematical model of material wear kinetics at sliding friction and analytical research method of metal-polymer sliding bearings research. For comparative assessment of wear resistance of the investigated polymeric materials, their wear resistance diagrams are constructed. Thef show the functional dependence of wear resistance on specific friction forces. It is proved that the wear resistance of materials nonlinearly depends on specific pressure, i.e., the specific friction forces. Qualitative and quantitative influence of the type and structure of fillers (which improve the tribological properties of the base polymer PA6) on their wear resistance has been established. The forecast estimation of durability of metal polymer bearings made of the specified polyamides by the author's method of calculation taking into account their various wear resistance, characteristics of elasticity and conditions of dry friction is carried out. The research results are presented graphically, which facilitates their understanding and analyses.

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Dynamic Processes of Substructural Rearrangement under Friction of Carbon Steel

Shevelya Valeriy, Pashechko Mykhaylo, Kalda Galyna, Sokolan Yulia

Advances in Science and Technology. Research Journal

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2023

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Vol. 17, no 3

236--248

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The effect of heat treatment (tempering temperature after quenching) of medium carbon steels (steel 45 and steel 50) on tribological indicators at sliding friction without lubrication in connection with the change in strength and rheological elastic properties of steel, controlling the dissipative properties of the frictional contact has been studied. Tribotechnical tests were conducted according to two schemes. A high-temperature tribometer was used for “soft” friction according to the “ball-plane” scheme, which allowed varying the temperature of the friction contact. Influence of load-rate modes was studied in more “hard” conditions on the friction machine under the “finger-disk” scheme. Substructural transformations of steel caused by heat treatment were evaluated by changes in amplitude-dependent internal friction on a torsion pendulum-type machine, which also allowed measuring frictional damping (contact internal friction) in the preliminary displacement mode. The interrelation between hardness, elastic modulus and internal friction of steel and wear resistance, wear capacity, friction coefficient and the level of frictional damping has been established. It is shown that the growth of elastic modulus and increase of steel relaxation resistance after the appropriate heat treatment are conjugated with the development of adhesion and setting, which, as topochemical reactions in the solid phase, are the leading forms of contact stress relaxation under the above conditions. Correlation of tribological indicators of external friction with amplitude-dependent and relaxation (temperature-dependent) internal friction taking into account structural state of steel and friction temperature regime is established. Substructural preconditions, dynamic relaxation mechanisms of hardening and load-temperature friction conditions under which martensitic structures exhibit abnormally high wear resistance and significant growth of frictional damping level are considered. The tribological analogue of the Porteuen - Le Chatelier effect, manifesting in the form of frictional self-oscillations in the range of temperatures of dynamic deformation aging is established. A treatment of the nature of the Kael-Ziebel effect, the temperature-rate and load localization of which in friction is associated with the temperature range of dynamic strain aging with Snook-Kester relaxation superimposed, is proposed.

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Combined Effect of CrB2 Micropowder and VN Nanopowder on the Strength and Wear Re-sistance of Fe‒Cu–Ni–Sn Matrix Diamond Composites

Ratov Boranbay, Mechnik Volodymyr, Rucki Miroslaw, Gevorkyan Edwin, Kilikevicius Arturas, Kolodnitskyi Vasyl, Siemiatkowski Zbigniew, Umirova Gulzada, Chałko Leszek, Józwik Jerzy, Zhanggirkhanova Arailym, Chishkala Vladimir, Korostyshevskyi Dmytro

Advances in Science and Technology. Research Journal

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2023

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Vol. 17, no 1

23--34

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The paper presents research results on the enhancement of diamond composites designed for tools application for mining industry, hard rocks cutting, able to withstand harsh conditions under heavy dynamical loads. In the present study, both CrB2 micropowder and VN nanopowder additives were used in proportions up to 5 wt.% and 6 wt.%, respectively, together with the basic matrix composition of 51 wt.% Fe, 32 wt.% Cu, 9 wt.% Ni, and 8 wt.% Sn. Addition of both components, CrB2 and VN, appeared to be ad-vantageous in proportion of 2 wt.% and 4 wt.%, respectively. This composition exhibited the highest relative density of 0.9968, better than that without additives. Similarly, the highest values of compressive strength Rcm and flexural strength Rbm were reached for the composite with the same percentage of CrB2 and VN. Compared to the composite with no addition of CrB2 and VN, Rcm improved by almost 70%, while Rbm by 81%. Additionally, the abovementioned additives enhanced the ability of the matrix to prevent the diamond reinforcement from being torn out of the composite, which is very important under harsh working conditions of the cutting tools. The presence of CrB2 micropowder and VN nanopowder promoted densification of the matrix and adhesion between the diamond grits and the Fe‒Cu–Ni–Sn matrix.

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Characteristic Features of Structure and Analysis of Friction Behavior of Electric-Spark Coatings from Powder Wires

Holubets Volodymyr, Pashechko Mykhaylo, Borc Jarosław, Shpuliar Yuriy, Hasiy Oleksandr, Honchar Ivan

Advances in Science and Technology. Research Journal

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2023

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Vol. 17, no 2

299--306

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The structure, phase and chemical composition of electric-spark coatings (ESC) obtained on the Elitron installation from powder electrode wires were investigated using a Neophot-2 optical computer microscope, an EVO-40XVP (Carl Zeiss) scanning electron microscope, DRON-3.0 X-ray diffractometer, EXPERT 02L elemental composition analyzer. The structure of the ESC is an austenitic matrix with boride inclusions (Fe,Cr)B, iron boride Fe2B, chromium borides of iron Cr1.65Fe0.35B0.96. The distribution of Cr, Fe and C in these coatings is uneven and varies in wide range. The micromechanical characteristics of the modified surface layer of steel 45 were analyzed using Ultra Nano Hardness Tester and Nan Scratch Tester. The article provides an analysis of the frictional behavior of the ESC under conditions of dry friction and boundary lubrication according to the finger-disc scheme. Frictional stability of such coatings indicates the expediency of using electric-spark alloying (ESA) technology with powder wires (PW) and powder wires with graphite (PWG) to increase the service life of both machine parts and cutting tools.

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Abrasive Wear Mechanisms of S235JR, S355J2, C45, AISI 304, and Hardox 500 Steels Tested Using Garnet, Corundum and Carborundum Abrasives

Szala Mirosław, Szafran Michał, Matijošius Jonas, Drozd Kazimierz

Advances in Science and Technology. Research Journal

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2023

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Vol. 17, no 2

147--160

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Wear resistance is one of the main indicators of the reliability of machine parts. The selection of wear-resistant material should consider the operational environment and specific types of abrasive material. The steel abrasive wear resistance depends not only on its hardness and microstructure but also on the abrasive material's properties, such as hardness and particle morphology. This work aimed to determine abrasion wear mechanisms of a set of steels, i.e., S235, S355, C45, AISI 304 and Hardox 500, abraded by different types of grit i.e. garnet, corundum and carborundum. The abrasion tests were conducted using T-07 tribometer (rubber wheel method). Wear traces were examined with a scanning electron microscope (SEM), and a contact profilometer. SEM analysis revealed that apart from Hardox 500, ploughing and microfatigue were the dominant wear mechanisms. Microcutting was the main wear mechanism for Hardox 500 tested with carborundum (SiC). The highest mass loss was usually obtained for carborundum. The lowest wear resistance in garnet and carborundum was obtained for the S235JR and S235J2 steels and Hardox 500 tested with corundum. The effect of steel microstructure on the wear mechanism has been confirmed. AISI 304 austenitic steel abraded by carborundum grit, presented outstanding roughness parameters: Ra, Rz, RSm, Rk, Rvk and Rpk than other steels tested with carborundum. Steel hardness affects the morphology of the wear trace reducing the Ra and Rz roughness parameters. The effect of abrasive hardness and grain morphology on abraded surfaces has been stated. Contrary to fine grains of the hardest carborundum, coarse garnet grains caused high roughness parameters (Rk, Rpk and Rvk) determined in wear trace.

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Influence of Pre-Hardened Gx120mn13 Cast Steel on the Tribological Properties under Technically Dry Friction

Kalandyk Barbara, Zapała Renata, Madej Monika, Kasińska Justyna, Piotrowska Katarzyna

Tribologia

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2022

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nr 3

17--24

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This paper presents the results of tribological tests on high manganese GX120Mn13 cast steel under technically dry friction conditions. The tests were carried out using a TRB3 ball-on-disc tribometer using a 6mm-diameter SiC ball as a counter-sample for a specimen made of GX120Mn13 cast steel containing a localised prehardening area on the test surface with a hardness of approximately 597 HV10 (the non-hardened area had a hardness of approximately 325–364 HV10). During the test, the ball travelled in a 16.68 mm diameter circle and passed through both hardening and non-hardened areas. The resulting erosion marks were assessed using an optical profilometer and scanning microscope tests, which showed that the maximum depth of erosion in the previously hardening area was 0.77 µm and was more than twice as deep as in the non-hardened areas surveyed. In contrast, the area of attrition was twice as small as in the non-hardened area located in the axis of the previously applied load and more than three times smaller, but in the area located on the side of the axis and 8.34 mm away from it. Thus, from the point of view of the abrasion resistance of GX120Mn13 cast steel, the validity of its prior hardening before the operation was confirmed.

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W artykule przedstawiono wyniki badań tribologicznych wysokomanganowego staliwa GX120Mn13 w warunkach tarcia technicznie suchego. Badania przeprowadzono przy użyciu tribometru TRB3 typu ball–on– disc stosując jako przeciwpróbkę kulkę z SiC o średnicy 6mm dla próbki wykonanej ze staliwa GX120Mn13 zawierającej na powierzchni badanej lokalny obszar wcześniej umocniony o twardości ok. 597 HV10 (obszar nieumocniony posiadał twardość ok 325–364 HV10). Kulka w czasie testu poruszała się po okręgu o średnicy 16.68 mm i przechodziła zarówno przez obszar umocniony, jak i nieumocniony. Otrzymane ślady wytarcia oceniano za pomocą badań wykonanych na profilometrze optycznym i mikroskopie skaningowym. Na podstawie przeprowadzonych badań wykazano, że w obszarze wcześniej umocnionym maksymalna głębokość wytarcia wynosiła 0.77 µm i była ponad dwukrotnie mniejsza niż w badanych obszarach nieumocnionych. Z kolei pole wytarcia było dwukrotnie mniejsze niż w obszarze nieumocnionym, znajdującym się w osi przyłożonego wcześniej obciążenia i ponad trzykrotnie mniejsze w porównaniu z obszarem znajdującym się z boku osi i oddalonym od niej o 8.34 mm. Tym samym, z punktu widzenia odporności na zużycie ścierne staliwa GX120Mn13, potwierdzono słuszność jego wcześniejszego umocnienia przed eksploatacją.

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Influence of nanoparticles reinforcements on the mechanical performance and tribological properties of aluminum 6082 alloys

Al-Obaidi Anwer J., Tariq Abdalameer, Dalfi Hussein

Engineering Transactions

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2022

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Vol. 70, iss. 4

391--405

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This research investigates the effect of using hard ceramic SiC particles on the mechanical and tribological properties of Al6082 alloy. This investigation is performed by mixing various contents of SiC as weight percentages of 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4% with Al6082. Mechanical tests, such as tensile strength and hardness tests, are adopted for this composite (Al6082/SiC) at various contents of the filler (SiC). Besides, the wear test is conducted for the Al6082/SiC composite at various normal loads (10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 N) and sliding distances (200, 400, 600, 800, and 1000 m). Taguchi’s approach is used to create the experimental runs’ matrix. The findings reveal that the mechanical properties improved with increasing the percentage of SiC reinforcement. The tensile strength and Rockwell hardness of Al6082 increased by about 24.6 and 14%, respectively, using 4% of SiC particles. Regarding the tribological behavior, the average wear of Al6082 alloy decreased with increasing the percentage of SiC reinforcement due to higher hardness of reinforcement in Al6082/SiC composite. At the same time, an increase in the normal load and sliding distance led to a decrease in wear due to increasing plastic deformation at elevated loadings and larger area contacts.

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Microstructure Evolution and Wear Resistance of Boron-Bearing High Speed Steel Roll

Cheng Xiaole, Hou Jianqiang, Fu Hanguang

Archives of Metallurgy and Materials

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2022

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Vol. 67, iss. 1

113--119

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The microstructure evolution of boron-bearing high speed steel roll materials after casting and tempering was investigated. The results indicate that as-cast boron-bearing high speed steel consists of martensitic matrix, retained austenite and different borocarbides. The as-cast alloy has a hardness above 64 HRC, and the borocarbides distribute along the grain boundaries. After RE-Mg-Ti compound modification treatment, obvious necking and broken network appear in the grain boundaries. The hardness of boron-bearing high speed steel roll materials reduces gradually with the increase of tempering temperature. Under the same conditions, the toughness of the modified roll material is higher than that of the unmodified roll material. Wear tests show that the wear resistance of boron-bearing high-speed steel modified by RE-Mg-Ti compound modification treatment is better.

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Effect of Cryogenic Treatment on Wear Resistance and Microstructure of 42CrMo Steel

Zhang Haidong, Yan Xianguo, Chen Zhi, Zhao Minna, Tang Liang, Gao Yuan, Li Fan, Huang Yao, Li Junji

Archives of Metallurgy and Materials

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2022

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Vol. 67, iss. 1

127--135

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In this work, thermo-mechanically treated 42CrMo steel was subjected to cryogenic treatment conducted by means of orthogonal design method, followed by low-temperature tempering to investigate the effect of different parameters of cryogenic treatment on wear resistance of 42CrMo steel and to optimize parameters of cryogenic treatment for improving wear resistance. The results of hardness test and wear test show that cryogenic treatment significantly improves wear resistance with marginal changes in coefficient of friction and hardness. Specifically, cryogenic temperature has the largest impact on wear resistance of 42CrMo steel, holding time has medium impact, and the parameter of treatment cycles has the least impact. The optimum parameters of cryogenic treatment are -196°C for 12 hours with one cycle for improving wear resistance. The results of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffractometry (XRD) analysis indicate that marginal changes in hardness and coefficient of friction may be owing to little amount of transformation of retained austenite, and the significant influence of cryogenic treatment on improving wear resistance of 42CrMo steel can be mainly attributed to segregation of carbon atoms promoted by cryogenic treatment resulting in more precipitation of carbides in subsequent tempering.

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Evaluation of Wear Mechanisms of Graphites Used for Crystallisers for Continuous Casting

Brudny Anna, Kulasa Joanna, Juszczyk Barbara, Myalski Jerzy, Roskosz Stanisław, Wycisk R., Kwaśniewski Paweł, Strzępek Paweł, Poręba Marek

Archives of Foundry Engineering

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2022

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Vol. 22, iss. 4

109--115

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This paper presents the results of research concerning the evaluation of tribological properties of graphite materials used, among others, for crystallisers for continuous casting of non-ferrous metals and their alloys. Graphite materials differing not only in their physical properties but also in the technology of their production were selected from a wide range of commercially available products. Wear resistance investigations of the tested graphite materials were carried out on a pin-on-disc tribometer under technically dry friction conditions on a sliding distance of 1000 m. A constant load but variable speed was used in the tests. The mean value of the coefficient of friction and the wear of the material were determined based on the tribological tests carried out. It was observed that as the speed increases, the average value of the coefficient of friction decreases, while the wear increases. A microstructural analysis of the wear track showed that the friction mechanism depends mainly on the graphite formation technology, which is related to the microstructure of the tested materials, and to a lesser extent to their physical and mechanical properties. Varying the speed values made it possible to trace changes in the wear mechanism, on the basis of which it is possible to predict the durability and reliability of graphite crystalliser operation.