Dry Sliding Wear Performance of Thermoplastic Copolyester Elastomer Composites

2019 ◽  
Vol 895 ◽  
pp. 38-44
Author(s):  
R. Hemanth ◽  
Bheemappa Suresha ◽  
M. Sekar

This research work uncovers the wear performance of short glass fiber (SGF) fortified thermoplastic copolyester elastomer (TCE) hybrid composites loaded up with both micro (short carbon fibers, PTFE, SiC, Al2O3 and MoS2) and nano(Al2O3 and PFPE) sized particulate fillers. The readied hybrid composites are tested for tribological performance using pin-on-disc test rig. Test outcomes uncovered that TCE hybrid composite strengthened with SGF and loaded up with PTFE, SiC, Al2O3 and MoS2 displayed better wear resistance, however TCE hybrid composite loaded up with nanolubricating filler i.e. PFPE displayed slightest friction coefficient (μ) in the investigation. This study additionally archives the impact of tribological control factors such as sliding distance, sliding speed and filler content on tribological conduct of TCE composites in terms of specific wear rate (Ks) and μ.

Author(s):  
Prof Maibusab ◽  
H K Shivanand ◽  
Madhu M. G. ◽  
Shivaraj H.A. ◽  
Sumana B. G.

This research work investigated the in?uence of graphite powder on the wear behavior of Al 7075/Graphite Powder (Gr)/Bagasse ash (BA) hybrid composite. The investigation reveals the effectiveness of incorporation of graphite powder in the composite for gaining wear reduction. The Al 7075 (Aluminium alloy 7075) reinforced with graphite powder and Bagasse ash were investigated. The conventional liquid casting technique was used for the fabrication of composite material and subjected to T6 heat treatment. The reinforcement content was chosen as 1, 3, and 5wt. % of graphite powder to identify its potential for self-lubricating property under dry sliding conditions. Hybrid composite is processed at 1wt% of Gr with 2, 4 and 6wt% of BA. The effect of load on dry sliding wear rate and coefficient of friction performance of Al 7075 casting alloy and its composites was evaluated by using a pin-on-disc with two different loads with constant speed at room temperature. Wear tests were conducted by using pin on disc apparatus to evaluate the tribological behaviour of the composite and to determine the optimum content of graphite powder for its minimum wear rate. The wear rate decreases with addition of graphite powder content and reaches its minimum at 5wt. % graphite. The coefficient of friction decreases with addition of graphite content and was found to be minimum at wt. 5% graphite. The wear properties of the hybrid composites containing graphite exhibited the superior wear-resistance properties.


2016 ◽  
Vol 852 ◽  
pp. 411-415
Author(s):  
T. Narendiranath Babu ◽  
Prasham Jain ◽  
Bipin Kumar Sharma

In recent years, both industrial and academic world are focussing their attention towards the development of sustainable composites, reinforced with fibres. In particular, among the fibres that can be used as reinforcement, the uniaxial glass fiber ones represent the most interesting for their properties. The aim of this work is to illustrate the results of friction and wear behaviour of uniaxial glass fibers with silicon carbide, aluminium oxide and graphite as the fillers. Moreover, its main manufacturing technologies have been described. The major component of these hybrid composite is uniaxial glass fibre with Epoxy LY556 (Resin). Hardener HY951 is used for hardening and support. Resin + Hardener are mixed in the ratio 10:1 and the mixture made up is called Matrix. Test materials of glass Fibre with varying compositions of 15% Al2O3 + SiC and glass fibre with varying compositions of 15% Graphite + SiC have been prepared by applying the matrix on glass cloth which is wrapped around the mandrel. The samples were tested in a pin-on-disc machine to determine the friction and wear losses. Further, the samples were tested on a pin-on-disc machine and frictional characteristics were monitored by varying speed and loads. Thus, the friction and wear characteristics have also been found out for the two specimens. From the experimental test results, it is observed that Al2O3 +Sic exihibits lower wear loss than SiC + Graphite under dry sliding conditions. Based on the observations, this hybrid composite are recommended to the manufacturing of the aircraft structures.


2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Sudheer ◽  
Ravikantha Prabhu ◽  
K. Raju ◽  
Thirumaleshwara Bhat

The dry sliding friction and wear behavior of epoxy hybrid composites reinforced with glass fibers and a varying amount of potassium titanate whiskers (PTWs) fabricated by vacuum hand layup method were studied. The influence of normal load, sliding velocity, and whisker content on both friction coefficient and specific wear rate was investigated on a pin-on-disc machine. The tests were conducted at ambient conditions based on the 3 × 3 (3 factors at 3 levels) full factorial design. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was performed to obtain the contribution of control parameters on friction coefficient and wear rate. The density and hardness of the composites were found to be enhanced with the PTW loading. The friction coefficient and wear resistance of the hybrid composites were found to be improved with the whisker content and were also greatly influenced by normal load and sliding velocity. A correlation between dry sliding wear behaviors of composites with wear parameters was obtained by multiple regressions. The worn out surface of selected samples was observed under scanning electron microscope (SEM) to identify wear mechanisms. This study revealed that the addition of the ceramic microfillers such as PTW improves the wear performance of the epoxy/glass polymer composites significantly.


An investigational analysis was conducted to study the effect of basalt/curaua hybrid composite focusing on wear properties. The hybrid composites are fabricated by resin transfer molding and the tests are conducted by pin on disk as per ASTM G99. Basalt/Curaua relative fiber weight percentage as 0/100,40/60, 60/40, 100/0 are fabricated and analyzed for abrasion wear resistance. Specimens are tested for the load of 50N at 1 m/s using Pin on Disc wear testing machine by varying abrading distance. Worn out surfaces of the abraded composites are studied by using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Fourier- transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Roughness of the worn and pure surfaces is also accounted to measure significance of hybridization on tribological properties of the hybrid composites. Result shows that coefficient of friction is increasing in higher the curaua fiber in hybrid composites. Morphology evident the wear mechanism and internal compatibility of hybrid fibers.


2014 ◽  
Vol 660 ◽  
pp. 572-577
Author(s):  
Syarifah Yunus ◽  
Z. Salleh ◽  
M.A. Aznan ◽  
M.N. Berhan ◽  
A. Kalam ◽  
...  

This paper discusses the mechanical properties of woven kenaf/fiberglass hybrid composites which has been fabricating using vacuum bag technique. Kenaf fiber had chosen among others natural fibres due to its excellent mechanical properties and potential natural raw fiber to replace plastic or tobacco in manufacturing a multitude of products for the construction, automotive, textile and advanced technology sectors. This study investigates post impact tensile of kenaf hybrid composites and its surface fractured. The impact energy used consists of 4J, 6J, 8J, 12J and 16J. The specimens were clamped between two plate rings with an internal hole diameter of 18mm and impacted with hemispherical nose impactor shape with diameter size of 12.7mm. The results revealed that this kenaf hybrid composite showed significant decreasing of strength and modulus as increasing the impact energy. The damage area affected with fiber fracture occurred much later in fracture process due to high bending stresses.


2015 ◽  
Vol 766-767 ◽  
pp. 178-182
Author(s):  
N.R.R. Anbusagar ◽  
K. Palanikumar ◽  
R. Mohanarangan ◽  
P. Sengottuvel

In order characterize the outstanding performance of the three dimensional (3D) hybrid composites, the charpy and flexural test has been carried out. 3D fiber structures have been achieved by using hand lay-up process and machine stitching method. Materials for hand lay-up and machine stitching process were glass fiber, jute fiber, and epoxy resin and nylon fiber respectively. Two dimensional (2D) glass fiber composite and 2D hybrid composite with the same stacking sequence as three dimensional (3D) counterparts have also been fabricated for the comparison of impact and flexural strength. The impact strength of 3D hybrid composite was increased (5-10%) compared with that 2D glass fiber and 2D hybrid composites. The flexural strength and modulus of 3D hybrid composite were increased (5-10%) compared with that of 2D hybrid composites.


2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Sudheer ◽  
Ravikantha Prabhu ◽  
K. Raju ◽  
Thirumaleshwara Bhat

This study evaluates the influence of independent parameters such as sliding velocity (A), normal load (B), filler content (C), and sliding distance (D) on wear performance of potassium-titanate-whiskers (PTW) reinforced epoxy composites using a statistical approach. The PTW were reinforced in epoxy resin to prepare whisker reinforced composites of different compositions using vacuum-assisted casting technique. Dry sliding wear tests were conducted using a standard pin on disc test setup following a well planned experimental schedule based on Taguchi’s orthogonal arrays. With the signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio and analysis of variance (ANOVA) optimal combination of parameters to minimize the wear rate was determined. It was found that inclusion of PTW has greatly improved the wear resistance property of the composites. Normal load was found to be the most significant factor affecting the wear rate followed by (C), (D), and (A). Interaction effects of various control parameters were less significant on wear rate of composites.


2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. R. Senthil Kumar ◽  
M. Thiagarajan ◽  
K. Chandrasekaran

This work has investigated to find the influence of silicate on the wear behavior of LM 24/4 wt.% fly ash hybrid composite. The investigation reveals the effectiveness of incorporation of silicate in the composite for gaining wear reduction. Silicate particles with fly ash materials were incorporated into aluminum alloy matrix to accomplish reduction in wear resistance and improve the mechanical properties. The LM24/silicate/fly ash hybrid composite was prepared with 4 wt.% fly ash particles with 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 24 wt.% of silicate using vortex technique. Tribological properties were evaluated under different load (15, 30, 45, 60, and 75 N); sliding velocity (0.75, 1.5, 2.25, and 3 m/sec) condition using pin on disc apparatus and mechanical properties like density, hardness, impact strength, and tensile strength of composites were investigated. In addition, the machining of the aluminum hybrid composite was studied using Taguchi L9orthogonal array with analysis of variance. The properties of the hybrid composites containing 24 wt.% silicates exhibit the superior wear resistance and mechanical properties.


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