Investigation of Surface Roughness on R19 Steel Using PIN on Disc Apparatus

Abstract:

Influence of surface roughness on coefficient of friction of Titanium coated R19 Steel is investigated in this paper using Pin on Disc Apparatus. Wear properties of R19 Steel are evaluated because it is widely used in making the rail wheel and rail roads over the years. Titanium coating of 100nm thickness was deposited on the R19 Steel by Electron Beam Gun Physical Vapor Deposition method. Wear and friction parameters were evaluated using Pin on Disc apparatus. The Surface morphology plays an important role in affecting the wear rate. Non-contact surface roughness tester was used to examine the surface texture and measure the surface roughness of the specimens. The test was carried out in a pin on disc apparatus for Normal Load of 15N, Sliding Velocity of 3m/s and Time 5 min. The texture and the roughness parameters of the surface affect the coefficient of friction. The experimental values of roughness parameters of uncoated and coated disc and its effect on coefficient of friction are compared and validated. Results show that the Coefficient of friction decreases with lower value of R_a. Lower values of frictional force and coefficient of friction results in lower wear rates.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 591)
• Pages: 81-84
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.591.81
• Online since: July 2014
• Authors: M. Pradeep*, Packkirisamy Vignesh, M. Arun, M. Durairaj
• Keywords: Coefficient of Friction, Physical Vapor Deposition, Pin on Disc, Surface Roughness (SR), Titanium Coating, Wear Rate

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