Influence of surface roughness on friction and scuffing behaviour of cast iron under sparse lubrication

doi:10.1016/0301-679X(95)00093-J

Tribology International

Volume 29, Issue 2, February 1996, Pages 129-136

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Abstract

Friction and scuffing behaviour of grey cast iron as influenced by the surface roughness under sparse lubrication conditions is studied. The studies are carried out on a three-shoe-on-disc machine under the conditions of parallel sliding. The experiments were conducted at three oil supply rates of 0.10, 0.22 and 0.36 μg/cm² per contact obtained through a mist oiling system and with specimens of cast iron shoes of different roughness values, Ra, between 0.04 and 2.0 μm against a 0.55% C steel disc. In a step load procedure, the friction torque at the end of each load step and the scuffing load are the major parameters measured. Results of friction and scuffing behaviour as a function of roughness and oil supply rates have been discussed.

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Influence of surface roughness on friction and scuffing behaviour of cast iron under sparse lubrication

Abstract

Tribol. Intern.

Wear

Wear

Wear

Fluid film lubrication of parallel thrust surfaces

Thin film lubrication

Lubr. Eng.

The transition from boundary to mixed friction

Lubr. Eng.

The action of the parallel surface thrust bearing

Parallel surface thrust bearings

ASLE Trans