Influence of ion bombardment on tribological properties of UHMWPE

Medical grade UHMWPE-s: GUR 1020 and 1050, were subjected to ion bombardment with H₂⁺, He⁺, Ar⁺ or Ag⁺ of different energy and various doses. The work presents changes to micromechanical profiles and surface morphology (AFM, SEM) of polyethylenes due to the treatment. Mechanisms behind the modification have been proposed owing to structural and chemical analyses by s-SIMS, FTIR-IRS, confocal Raman microscopy and “nuclear depth profiling”. Studies revealed that hardness of the surface layer increases due to radiolysis, probably leading to cross-polymerization of polyethylene. The depth of modification is limited to the penetration of ion beam, being dependent on a dose and a kind of ions applied. The treatment results additionally in oxidation, which together with a development of the surface geometry is responsible for its hydrofilization and, in some cases bacteriostatic character. Friction and wear of polyethylenes under a high load, adequate to extreme conditions of exploitation of hip joints, can be reduced even by three times, due to a proper ion beam treatment.     

Study of tribological properties of detonation nanostructured WC-Co-based coatings

The study deals with tribological properties of the nanostructured WC-12%Co coatings deposited by the detonation method. It is found experimentally that their wear resistance depends on the concentration of monocarbide WC. The dependence of the WC concentration in the coating on deposition conditions is obtained. The microstructure of the coatings, their physical-mechanical properties, phase composition, porosity, hardness, and modulus of elasticity are studied. The advantage of the nanostructured coatings over the coatings deposited from micropowders is shown.     

Influence of weave structures on the tribological properties of hybrid Kevlar/PTFE fabric composites

The existing research of the woven fabric self-lubricating liner mainly focus on the tribological performance improvements and the service life raised by changing different fiber type combinations, adding additive modification, and performing fiber surface modification. As fabric composites, the weave structures play an important role in the mechanical and tribological performances of the liners. However, hardly any literature is available on the friction and wear behavior of such composites with different weave structures. In this paper, three weave structures (plain, twill 1/3 and satin 8/5) of hybrid Kevlar/PTFE fabric composites are selected and pin-on-flat linear reciprocating wear studies are done on a CETR tester under different pressures and different frequencies. The relationship between the tensile strength and the wear performance are studied. The morphologies of the worn surfaces under the typical test conditions are analyzed by means of scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The analysis results show that at 10 MPa, satin 8/5 performs the best in friction-reduction and antiwear performance, and plain is the worst. At 30 MPa, however, the antiwear performance is reversed and satin 8/5 does not even complete the 2 h wear test at 16 Hz. There is no clear evidence proving that the tensile strength has an influence on the wear performance. So the different tribological performance of the three weave structures of fabric composites may be attributed to the different PTFE proportions in the fabric surface and the different wear mechanisms. The fabric composites are divided into three regions: the lubrication region, the reinforced region and the bonding region. The major mechanisms are fatigue wear and the shear effects of the friction force in the lubrication region. In the reinforced region fiber-matrix de-bonding and fiber breakage are involved. The proposed research proposes a regional wear model and further indicates the wear process and the wear mechanism of fabric composites.     

填料种类对聚苯酯基复合材料摩擦学性能的影响

在聚苯酯(Ekonol)中分别添加不同种类的填料,制备出一系列性能不同的Ekonol基复合材料,研究了填料的形态、性质对Ekonol复合材料摩擦磨损性能的影响,分析了磨损面、对磨面转移膜形貌,并探讨了摩擦磨损机制。结果表明,在填料的填充量相同时,层状固体润滑剂聚四氟乙烯(PTFE),由于从本质上改善了非熔融Ekonol的内部粘结,且协助形成较为连续、平滑的转移膜,对Ekonol摩擦学性能的改善最为明显;其次为纤维状填料。相比于尺寸细微的六钛酸钾晶须,粗大的玻璃纤维(GF)或碳纤维(CF)之间相互交错,对Ekonol起到了较好的承载骨架作用,更为有效提高Ekonol的摩擦学性能。GF比CF与Ekonol之间的亲和性较好,对应于GF/Ekonol复合材料的摩擦学性能优于CF/Ekonol复合材料;纳米颗粒填料对Ekonol有着弥散增强作用,但对Ekonol摩擦学性能的改善效果最差。     

Effects of filler crystal structure and shape on the tribological properties of PTFE composites

In this paper, effects of filler crystal structure and shape on the friction and wear properties of potassium titanate whisker (K₂Ti₄O₉ whisker, K₂Ti₆O₁₃ whisker), TiO₂ whisker and TiO₂ particle filled polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) composites under dry friction conditions were studied. Meanwhile the influence of filler content, sliding duration, test speed and load were also investigated. Experimental results show that the friction coefficients of various PTFE-based composites are weakly dependent on filler shape but they are more strongly dependent on filler crystal structure. However, for improving the anti-wear property of PTFE, filler crystal structure has less importance than filler shape in the wear-reducing action of PTFE-based composites, and whisker-like filler is better than particle-like filler.     

A study on mechanical and tribological properties of silicone rubber reinforced with white carbon black

This paper analysed the effect of different white carbon black (fumed silica and precipitated silica) on the mechanics and friction property of silicone rubber. The tensile strength, tearing strength, elongation rate and shore hardness of silicone rubber reinforced with different kinds or dosages of white carbon black were investigated in detail. The wear morphology, worn surface analysis and chemical compositions of the rubber sample after the friction test were analysed by means of scanning electron microscopy, three-dimensional profile metre and energy dispersive spectrometer, respectively. Results showed that the mechanics properties of silicone rubber were obviously enhanced with the increase in white carbon black content. Moreover, after the friction test, the vulcanised rubber reinforced with fumed silica has less wear surface protrusions and grinding than that of precipitated silica. The wear rubber filled with fumed silica surface is quite smooth and shows few furrows and grooves, which well corresponds to good anti-wear ability of the reinforcing fillers. In the course of practical application, it is necessary to take into account of the mechanical properties, wear resistance of rubber and the adding amount of filler to achieve the optimum coordination for the best mechanical and friction properties of silicone rubber.     

Ti6Al4V/WC-Co干摩擦性能研究

利用Optimal SRV高温摩擦磨损试验机,研究干摩擦条件下钛合金(Ti6Al4V)对硬质合金(WC-Co)的摩擦学性能.研究了载荷、温度与滑动速度对摩擦过程的影响,通过磨损区微观形貌表征分析了磨损机理.结果表明:Ti6Al4V与WC-Co的摩擦系数波动剧烈,产生了严重的黏滑摩擦,且随着载荷、温度与滑动速度的增加,黏...     

Investigation of mechanical and tribological properties of tribo‐layer of Ni3Al matrix composites

The sliding wear of Ni₃Al matrix composites with addition of 1.5 wt.% graphene nanoplates was studied through pin‐on‐disc wear testing. The spontaneous formation of a tribo‐layer produced during sliding wear was found to result in a deviation from Archard scaling and an unexpected high wear resistance that was not based on hardness alone. The tribo‐layer exhibited specific microstructural evolution with significant severe deformation and grain refinement after wear. In the grain refinement area, the accumulation of dislocations and an increase in misorientations were found to lead to strain hardening. For the plastic deformed area, reduction in the dislocation density inside the elongated ultrafine grains reduced strain hardening compared with the grain refinement area. It can be concluded that the deviation from Archard scaling occurred primarily as a result of the microstructural evolution of the tribo‐layer, resulting in the specific performance of mechanical and tribological properties of Ni₃Al matrix composites under cyclic sliding wear process. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Effect of current density,MoS2 content and bath agitation on tribological properties of electrodeposited nanostructured Ni-MoS2 composite coatings

ABSTRACT

Nanostructured nickel coatings with molybdenum disulphide particles were electrodeposited to form composite coatings. Three different current densities, i.e. 3, 5 and 7?A/dm² were investigated initially. The best results were obtained with 5 A/dm² for codeposition of nanostructured Ni-MoS₂ composite coatings. With the addition of 1–4?g/L molybdenum disulphide to the bath, the weight percentages of MoS₂ particles in the coatings were 23–38%. This increase of MoS₂ content was accompanied with decrease in friction coefficient of the coatings from 0.35 to 0.08. Wear resistance of the coatings was increased with increasing MoS₂ content and the weight loss was decreased from 1.4 to 0.7?mg. Hardness was decreased from 585 to 400 VHN with increasing the MoS₂ content. By increasing bath agitation speed up to 150?rpm, more MoS₂ particles were embedded in the matrix and the coatings showed better wear resistance. However, increase of agitation speed from 150 to 200?rpm caused a decrease of MoS₂ particles in the nickel matrix due to the turbulent motion of particles in the bath. Overall, it was shown that the lubricating effect of MoS₂ in the coating was more influential than the nanocrystallinity of the nickel matrix in improving tribological properties of these composite coatings.     

Preliminary studies of the influence of cryo‐treatment on the mechanical and tribological properties of ptfe and composites

Cryogenic treatment of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) has proved beneficial in improving the abrasive wear resistance of several polymers, and it was thus assessed in an adhesive wear mode, as well. Preliminary investigations on the effect of cryogenic treatment on the tribological properties, in adhesive wear mode, and mechanical properties of neat PTFE and it composites filled with bronze or short glass fibres (GF) were carried out. It was found that, although the improvement in the wear and friction performance of neat PTFE and a GF + PTFE composite was significant, no such positive effect was observed for the bronze + PTFE composite. On the contrary, this composite showed a deterioration in performance. The reason behind the improvement in the tribological behaviour of neat PTFE and the GF + PTFE composite could not be clearly understood. However, it was confirmed that, if the treatment adversely affected the mechanical properties, then the tribological performance also deteriorated. An examination of the worn surface of the material and the counterface disc using a scanning electron microscope revealed changes in the microstructure due to the treatment. It was also confirmed from these SEM studies that the compatibility of bronze and PTFE was very poor, which led to poor performance of the composite both in the untreated and the cryo‐treated form. Further detailed investigation and analysis of various materials and composites, however, are necessary to establish the utility of this technique.     

试验参数对人工滑液边界润滑条件下超高分子量聚乙烯/Ti6Al4V往复摩擦磨损行为的影响

采用自行研制的往复摩擦磨损试验机,在法向载荷50 N、往复频率1 Hz、摩擦副接触形式为圆环外圆周/平面、初始线接触长度为6 mm、相对湿度为80%的试验条件下,研究了钛合金表面粗糙度、试验环境温度、试验延续时间、滑液成分等试验参数对UHMWPE/Ti6A14V摩擦副的往复摩擦磨损行为的影响.结果表明,这些试验参数均显著影响UHMWPE/Ti6A14V摩擦副的往复摩擦磨损行为;在环境温度20℃、25%小牛血清去离子水溶液边界润滑、180 min往复摩擦磨损试验条件下,当钛合金表面粗糙度由Ra0.04 μm增加至Ra0.06μm时,摩擦副的平均摩擦因数由0.033增加至0.096,UHMWPE试样磨损量由0.131 mm3,增加至0.149 mm3;在钛合金表面粗糙度为Ra0.06μm、25%小牛血清去离子水溶液边界润滑、180 min往复摩擦磨损试验条件下,当试验环境温度由10℃上升至37℃时,摩擦副的平均摩擦因数由0.135减少至0.077,UHMWPE试样磨损量由0.188 mm3减少至0.134 mm3.     

Effect of compatibilizer on the transfer and tribological behaviors of PA46/HDPE polyblends

The effect of compatibilizer HDPE-g-MAH of different contents on the transfer and tribological behaviors of PA46/HDPE polyblends was investigated, using a ring-on-block wear tester. All the polyblends showed friction as low as HDPE of 0.20. The wear of the polyblends was reduced when the compatibilizer ranged from 1 to 5 wt.%, showing a minimum value as 1/7 of that of PA46 when the concentration of the compatibilizer was 5 wt.%. Scanning electronic microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) analyses were used to examine the worn surface and the physical state of the acid-eroded transfer films on the counterface. It was found that the physical bonding between PA46 and HDPE phases became stronger due to the better compatibility of the polyblends. The strengthened physical bonding might decrease the peel-back process of the dispersed HDPE particles from the polyblend, enhance the adhesion between the transfer film and the counterface, and ultimately decreased the wear. The formation of a transfer film on the counterface was hardly detectable, which was the primary reason for the relatively high wear of the polyblend with excess compatibilizer.     

Tribological properties of carbon-nanotube-reinforced copper composites

Tribological properties of carbon-nanotube-reinforced copper composites were investigated using a pin-on-disk test rig under dry conditions. The composites containing 4–16 vol% carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were fabricated by a powder-metallurgy technique. The tests were carried out at normal loads between 10 and 50 N, and the effect of volume fraction of CNTs on tribological behavior of the composites was examined. The composites revealed a low coefficient of friction compared with the copper matrix alloy. Due to the effects of the reinforcement and reduced friction, the wear rate of the composites decreased with increasing volume fraction of CNTs at low and intermediate loads. The composites with a high volume fraction of CNTs exhibited high porosity and their wear resistance decreased under high-load conditions.     

颗粒增强铝基复合材料干滑动摩擦性能研究进展

综述了近几十年来各国对颗粒增强铝基复合材料(PRA)干滑动摩擦性能的研究成果,对PRA主要参数的测量、影响PRA耐磨性的因素和磨损机制进行了分析和总结,指出了今后的研究方向。     

Investigation of mechanical and tribological properties of amorphous diamond-like carbon coatings

We investigated the mechanical and tribological properties of amorphous diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings deposited on Si(100) by a pulsed bias deposition technique. Tribological studies were performed using a pin-on-disc (POD) apparatus under a normal load of 6.25 N and at 10% relative humidity, with a ruby pin as a slider. Hardness measurements were performed using a nanoindenter and apparent fracture toughness using indentation techniques. We studied the influence of residual stresses on apparent fracture toughness. The data revealed that the thickness, hardness and compressive stress of the coating play different roles in the apparent fracture toughness. Crack initiation is influenced by the thickness and hardness of the coating, whereas crack propagation is influenced by the compressive stress in the film. The apparent fracture toughness of DLC coatings increased with coating hardness.     

Effect of electrical current on the tribological behavior of the Cu-WS2-G composites in air and vacuum

As the traditional graphite-based composites cannot meet the requirement of rapid developing modern industry, novel sliding electrical contact materials with high self-lubricating performance in multiple environments are eagerly required. Herein a copper-based composite with WS2 and graphite as solid lubricant are fabricated by powder metallurgy hot-pressed method. The friction and wear behaviors of the composites with and without current are investigated under the condition with sliding velocity of 10 m/s and normal load of 2.5N/cm 2 in both air and vacuum. Morphologies of the worn surfaces are observed by optical microscope and compositions of the lubricating films are analyzed by XPS. Surface profile curves and roughness of the worn surfaces are obtained by 2205 surface profiler. The results of wear tests show that the friction coefficient and wear volume loss of the composites with current are greater than that without current in both air and vacuum due to the adverse effects of electrical current which damaged the lubricating film partially and roughed the worn surfaces. XPS results demonstrate that the lubricating film formed in air is composed of oxides of Cu, WS2 , elemental S and graphite, while the lubricating film formed in vacuum is composed of Cu, WS2 and graphite. Because of the synergetic lubricating action of oxides of Cu, WS2 and graphite, the composites show low friction coefficient and wear volume loss in air condition. Owing to the fact that graphite loses its lubricity which makes WS2 become the only lubricant, severe adhesive and abrasive wear occur and result in a high value of wear rate in vacuum condition. The formation of the lubricating film on the contact interface between the brush and ring is one of the factors which can greatly affect the wear performance of the brushes. The low contact voltage drop of the composites in vacuum condition is attributed to the high content of Cu in the surface film. This study fabricated a kind of new sliding electrical contact self-lubricating composite with dual-lubricant which can work well in both air and vacuum environments and provides a comprehensive analysis on the lubrication mechanisms of the composite.     

销盘试验中影响超高分子量聚乙烯摩擦学性能的主要因素分析

分析了销盘试验中影响超高分子量聚乙烯(UHMWPE)摩擦学性能的主要因素。结果表明，选取适当的填料种类、尺寸和质量(体积)分数能有效地改善UHMWPE的摩擦磨损性能；相对滑动速度、载荷、磨损时间、温度、摩擦磨损环境和摩擦副等对样品的摩擦学性能有着不同程度的影响。     

聚四氟乙烯填充含量对钢背超高分子量聚乙烯纤维织物复合材料摩擦学性能的影响

为改善广泛应用于船舶苛刻环境无油/脂润滑摩擦配副材料的摩擦学性能,将聚四氟乙烯（PTFE）按不同质量分数与钢背超高分子量聚乙烯纤维织物复合材料结合,研究它与45钢盘在变转速环环端面干摩擦状态下的摩擦学特性。对试验过程中摩擦因数及磨损量进行测量,利用表面轮廓仪、扫描电子显微镜与超景深显微镜对复合材料及对磨件磨损表面形貌进行了观察与分析。结果表明：所有填充PTFE的复合材料摩擦学性能均表现优异,随着PTFE含量的增加,复合材料摩擦性能变差,其中1 %（质量分数） PTFE填充复合材料综合摩擦性能最好,在试验工况下主要发生磨粒磨损,PTFE填充量较高的复合材料在高速下由于团聚及摩擦热量积聚主要经历黏着磨损与疲劳磨损。     

A comparative study on the microstructure and tribological properties of Si3N4 and TiN films produced by the IBED method

The tribological properties of Si₃N₄ and TiN thin films produced by ion beam enhanced deposition (IBED) were compared on a SRV friction and wear testing machine. The friction coefficient of all thin films shows a descending tendency with increase in load, and is lower than that of 52100 steel. All the IBED films show a much better wear resistance than 52100 steel, especially in the higher load and frequency ranges; it can reach six times that of the latter. In order to understand the reasons for their excellent properties, the microstructure, microhardness and bonding strength with the substrate were analysed by SEM, X-ray diffraction, Knoop hardness and scratching test methods separately. The results show that the TiN(1) film exhibits the best tribological properties, which are closely related with its greater hardness and bonding strength.     

硫酸钙晶须填充UHMWPE复合材料的摩擦磨损性能

以硫酸钙晶须(CSW)作为填料填充改性超高分子量聚乙烯(UHMWPE),采用热压成型法制备了不同硫酸钙晶须含量的UHMWPE/CSW复合材料;在销-盘摩擦磨损试验机上考察了硫酸钙晶须对UHMWPE/CSW复合材料摩擦学性能的影响,利用扫描电子显微镜对UHMWPE复合材料的磨损表面进行了微观分析。结果表明:随着硫酸钙晶须填充量的增加,复合材料的硬度逐渐增大,耐磨性能逐渐增加,摩擦因数逐渐减小;当硫酸钙晶须填充质量分数为20%时,UHMWPE/CSW复合材料的摩擦学性能最好。