Effect of Surface Engineered Tool Steels on Frition and Wear During Sliding Against Aluminium at High Temperatures

• Usage of high-strength aluminium alloys is increasing for automotive applications due to high strength-to-weight ratios. Limited formability at room temperature requires hot forming for production of complex geometries. The occurrence of severe adhesion and material transfer negatively affects process economy and there is a need for effective solutions to overcome these issues. This work is focussed on the high-temperature tribological behaviour of Al6016 alloy and uncoated/PVD coated tool steels. Studies were conducted under dry and lubricated conditions using a high-temperature reciprocating tribometer. High friction in dry sliding for uncoated and coated tool steels was observed. Hexagonal boron nitride lubricant was not effective in reducing friction. DLC coating with a polymer lubricant resulted in the lowest friction and minimised material transfer.

Subject headings

TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER  -- Maskinteknik -- Tribologi (hsv//swe)

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY  -- Mechanical Engineering -- Tribology (hsv//eng)

Keyword

friction

wear

high temperature

aluminium

lubrication

Machine Elements

Maskinelement

Publication and Content Type

ref (subject category)

kon (subject category)