The influence of surface roughness and the contact pressure distribution on friction in rolling/sliding contacts

A numerical contact model is used to study the influence of surface roughness and the pressure distribution on the frictional behaviour in rolling/sliding contacts. Double-crowned roller surfaces are measured and used as input for the contact analysis. The contact pressure distribution is calculated for dry static contacts and the results are compared with friction measurements in a lubricated rolling/sliding contact made with a rough friction test rig. The mean pressure is suggested as a parameter that can be used to predict the influence of surface roughness on the friction coefficient in such contacts. The results show two important properties of the friction coefficient for the friction regime studied in this paper: (1) there is a linear decrease in friction coefficient as a function of the slide-to-roll ratio, and (2) the friction coefficient increases linearly with increasing mean contact pressure up to a maximum limit above which the friction coefficient is constant. The absolute deviation of experimental results from the derived theory is for most cases within 0.005.     

The behavior of an elastic-perfectly plastic sinusoidal surface under contact loading

The goal of this paper is to provide the foundation for an analysis of contact between elastic-plastic solids, whose surface roughness is idealized with a Weierstrass profile. To this end, we conduct a parametric study of the plastic deformation and residual stress developed by the two-dimensional contact between a flat, rigid platen and an elastic-perfectly plastic solid with a sinusoidal surface. Our analysis shows that the general characteristics of the deformation can be characterized approximately by two parameters: α = a/λ, where a is the half-width of the contact and λ is the period of the surface waviness; ψ = E^*g/σ_Yλ, where E^* and σ_Y are the effective modulus and yield stress of the substrate, respectively, and g is the amplitude of the surface roughness. Depending on the values of these parameters, we identify eight general types of behavior for the asperity contacts: (a) elastic, elastic-plastic or fully plastic isolated Hertz type contacts; (b) elastic, or elastic-plastic non-Hertzian isolated contacts; and (c) elastic, elastic-plastic or fully plastic, interacting contacts. Relationships between contact pressure, contact size, effective indentation depth and residual stress are explored in detail in each regime of behavior. Implications on rough surface contacts are discussed.     

基于机器视觉的零件表面粗糙度测量

机器视觉测量是近年来测量领域中的新测量技术,是以光学为基础,融电子技术、计算机技术、图像处理技术为一体的测量系统。介绍一种基于机器视觉进行表面粗糙度测量的方法。     

Effect of asperity interactions on rough surface elastic contact behavior: Hard film on soft substrate

An improved elastic micro-contact model of rough surfaces accounting for asperity interactions is proposed. The contact behavior of a single asperity system is composed of a stiffer hemi-spherical asperity deformation and bellowing softer substrate deformation, which is then extended to rough surface contact including asperity interactions. Using the solution of substrate deformation, normal positions of individual asperities are adjusted during quasi-static contact, from which surface interactive forces are obtained. Analytical simulations are performed using the proposed rough surface contact model, whose results are compared to Greenwood-Williamson-based models and with experimental measurements.     

工程陶瓷超精加工工艺参数对表面粗糙度的影响

介绍工程陶瓷超精加工降低加工表面粗糙度的原理及超精加工工艺参数对已加工表面粗糙度的影响     

The role of surface roughness in the friction of sliding contacts

Results are presented of studies to assess the role of surface roughness in the friction of sliding contacts. A model of the surface roughness uses conical steel needles. A theoretical model based on the mechanics of interaction is included. Experimental and calculated results are discussed in relation to real engineering surfaces and the models compared     

Morphometric assessment of surface conformation as an estimate of roughness

One of the standard methods for assessing the roughness of a material subjected to wear uses the surface arithmetic means and root-mean-square deviation. However, these parameters often do not provide a qualitative assessment of the difference in materials worn under the same conditions of load and elapsed time. The profile and surface roughness parameters are frequently inconsistent. Such measurements are also required to determine the wear characteristics of various materials under different conditions. A morphometric assessment of wear characteristics, based on the surface area fraction of localized deviations in the surface texture and stress fractures, is provided, and clearly indicates the observed difference.     

机械零件表面粗糙度的影响与选择

从摩擦学的角度出发 ,阐明对于配合表面只取Ra值时的不足 ,建议应当再增加一个表面纹理加工方向 ,以此确保配合表面的润滑效果 ,减少磨损 ,提高使用寿命。     

Surface roughness and texture analysis in microscale

The capacity of various instruments in roughness measurements and analysis is compared. Review of various models of roughness is made and the models of contact mechanics are presented, when taking account the nanometer scale roughness and relating phenomena of adhesion and surface forces. The concept of multi-level models of roughness and contact area is presented. Analysis of surface topography as a spatial pattern is given, when using the approaches of image recognition theory operating with the 3D digital images processing. Qualitatively the spatial structure is often characterized in terms of texture features such as random, linear, wavy etc., and some national standards introduce spatial structure of machined surfaces. However, texture characteristics are not adequately investigated. AFM images of different surfaces were used as initial data and multi-dimensional scaling technique was used for the data analysis. The study has shown that there are at least four types surface textures on nanoscale level. The correlation was found between texture types and reasons of their formation.     

The influence of underlying tension on partial slip in complete and nearly complete contacts

Solutions are given for the partial slip regime present under a square ended punch, a punch having a flat plus rounded profile (and, for completeness, a Hertzian contact), when subjected to a monotonically increasing proportional shear force and bulk tension. Particular attention is paid to the effect of the tension in stabilising the partial slip regime in cases where there is an abrupt transition from near adhesion to sliding, and to the various partial slip regimes which can exist.     

在AutoCAD中标注表面粗糙度的简易方法

在AutoCAD中，充分利用属性块的特性，把表面粗糙度Ra的数值定义为2个可变属性块，利用插入方法标注表面粗糙度。这样就能够大大提高绘制零件图的效率。     

Study of surface roughness effects in elastohydrodynamic lubrication of rolling line contacts using a deterministic model

A sinusoidal surface roughness model is adopted for the analysis of the effects of roughness amplitude and wavelength on pressure profile, film shape, minimum film thickness and coefficient of friction in a steady state EHL line contact. The influence coefficients used for the evaluation of surface displacements are calculated by utilizing a numerical method based on Fast Fourier Transform. Significant reduction is observed in the minimum film thickness due to surface roughness. Such reduction is quantified by roughness correction factor, C_R, and a relationship between C_R and non-dimensional surface roughness amplitude A is derived as: C_R=1−0.7823A^0.8213. This equation may prove to be of interest from designer's viewpoint. The friction coefficient is found to increase appreciably with increasing amplitude and decreasing wavelength of surface roughness.     

高速铣削过程中表面粗糙度变化规律的试验研究

在高速铣削试验的基础上 ,研究分析切削速度与进给量对加工表面粗糙度的影响。试验数据表明 ,切削速度的提高有利于改善加工表面粗糙度 ,当切削速度超过某一范围后 ,随切削速度的进一步提高 ,加工表面粗糙度的降低并不明显 ,有时还会使表面粗糙度增加。根据试验结果 ,对具体工件材料与刀具材料匹配选择合理的切削速度与进给量范围 ,可以获得最小加工表面粗糙度值     

人工神经网络技术在CBN砂轮磨削表面粗糙度研究中的应用

针对CBN砂轮磨削 ,采用人工神经网络方法建立由磨削用量确定表面粗糙度的预测模型。计算结果证明 ,所建立的人工神经网络模型可很好地描述砂轮速度、砂轮进给速度、工件转速对磨削表面粗糙度的影响。预测结果具有良好的精度并得到了验证试验的检验。通过本模型 ,利用有限的试验数据可得出整个工作范围内表面粗糙度的预测值 ,可大量减少试验费用     

The optimization of the surface roughness in the process of tangential turn-milling using genetic algorithm

Turn-milling is a relatively new process in manufacturing technology, where both the workpiece and the tool are given a rotary movement simultaneously. This paper presents an approach for optimization of cutting parameters at cylindrical workpieces leading to minimum surface roughness by using genetic algorithm in the tangential turn-milling process. During testing, the effects of the cutting parameters on the surface roughness were investigated. Additionally, by using genetic algorithms for each of the cutting parameters (depth of cut, workpiece speed, tool speed and feed rate) minimum surface roughness for the process of tangential turn-milling was determined according to the cutting parameters.     

高速铣削过程中表面粗糙度变化规律的试验研究

在高速铣削试验的基础上,研究切削速度与进给量对加工表面粗糙度的影响。     

Surface morphology in engineering applications: Influence of roughness on sliding and wear in dry fretting

Influence of initial surface roughness on friction and wear processes under fretting conditions was investigated experimentally. Rough surfaces (Ra=0.15-2.52 μm) were prepared on two materials: carbon alloy (AISI 1034) and titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V). Strong influence of initial surface roughness on friction and wear processes is reported for both tested materials. Lower coefficient of friction and increase in wear rate was observed for rough surfaces. Wear activation energy is increasing for smoother surfaces. Lower initial roughness of surface subjected to gross slip fretting can delay activation of wear process and reduce wear rate; however, it can slightly increase the coefficient of friction.     

The influence of current load on fretting of electrical contacts

The fretting corrosion behavior of tin coated brass contacts is studied at various current loads (1, 2 and 3 A). The typical characteristics of the change in contact resistance with fretting cycles are explained. The fretted surface is examined using scanning electron microscope, laser scanning electron microscope and energy dispersive analysis of X-rays to assess the surface morphology, extent of fretting damage, extent of oxidation, surface profile and elemental distribution across the contact zone. The degradation of contacts at high and low values of current is explained with reference to the thermal and electrical phenomena occurring at the contact interface. The results showed that irrespective of the current loads under study, the contact resistance is maintained at 1.0±0.02 Ω where the oxide debris formation and the electrical breakdown of oxide particles competed with each other maintaining the equilibrium. The number of cycles to failure of the contacts is delayed at lower current. The fretting corrosion degradation of tin coated contacts occurs much faster at higher currents as it generates more accumulation of oxide wear debris at the contact zone. The observed surface morphology and the tin profile of the fretted surface are in agreement with the experimental results.     

AutoCAD中表面粗糙度快速标注命令的实现

利用AutoLISP语言二次开发了表面粗糙度标注的命令,弥补了AutoCAD的不足,可方便地进行符合国家标准的表面粗糙度的标注,也说明了运用AutoLISP语言进行二次开发的方法和技巧。     

A computer model of mixed lubrication in point contacts

A numerical model of mixed lubrication is presented in this paper. The idea introduced here is that asperity contact may be viewed as a result of a continuous decrease in film thickness, so that the transition between contact and non-contact is continuous and the same mathematical model should work for both regions. The pressure over the thin films is assumed to obey the Reynolds equation, and the solution of the equation, under the condition of h→0, is expected to be the same as that predicted by the theory of elasticity. To achieve convergent and stable solutions, the left-hand side terms of the Reynolds equation are switched off when the local film thickness approaches zero, leading to a reduced Reynolds equation. Pressure distributions over the entire computation domain are thus obtained through solving a unified equation system without identifying hydrodynamic or asperity contact regions. Computations were conducted for several example cases and results show that convergent solutions are achievable on different types of roughness, over a wide range of λ ratios (0.01 to infinity), and for different slide-to-roll ratios (0.0–2.0).