Such part might be related to the slightly reduced coefficient of friction in the stable stage.
Al12Si15ZrC shows reduced coefficient of friction and specific wear rate while the load and sliding distances increases with increase in wt.% of carbide reinforcement.
By using the optimal design parameters, a confirmation test successfully verified that the N2-gas lubrication reduced coefficient of friction by 24%.
The wear is minimised by reducing the coefficient of friction and by minimizing the compressive stress.
The results of this study clearly indicate the importance of tin-plating in reducing the coefficient of friction.
Finally, the PEMS coating has significantly increased the wear and erosion resistance, while reducing the coefficient of friction slightly.
The results have revealed that the current localized lubrication method is very effective in reducing the coefficient of friction and increasing wear life.
Surface conditions of the line such as the presence of oil and water can be effective in reducing the coefficient of friction and cause a decrease in the coefficient of adhesion.
In the present work, inorganic fullerene-like tungsten disulfide (IF-WS2) nanoparticles were incorporated into PEEK coatings with the aim of reducing the coefficient of friction (COF) and improving the wear resistance of the coatings.
PTFE fiber inclusion removed the stick-slip problem associated with PEEK apart from reducing the coefficient of friction from 0.6 to 0.12 and enhancing wear resistance approximately by 70 times.
