Investigation of scuffing resistance and tribological performance of laser modified surfaces

Saud Aldajah, Oyelayo O. Ajayi, George Fenske

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Abstract

Latest development in high-power lasers made possible a wide variety of laser surface modifications. Such surface modifications include: glazing, shock peening, alloying, cladding and texturing. The main reason behind applying these treatments is to improve the tribological performance of the modified surfaces. In addition to reducing friction and wear, it is favorable to improve the scuffing resistance. Scuffing can be defined as a sudden catastrophic failure of a lubricated sliding surface characterized by a sudden rise in friction; resulting in severe surface damage through localized plastic flow. This paper investigates friction and scuffing performance of laser glazed 1080 steel and laser textured H13 stainless steel. Results showed that laser glazed surfaces reduced sliding friction under dry conditions by approximately 35% and improved wear resistance. In addition, laser glazed surfaces showed high resistance to scuffing compared to unglazed surfaces. Also, laser surface texturing technique reduced sliding friction under lubricated conditions and improved scuffing resistance.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the World Tribology Congress III - 2005
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers
Pages477-478
Number of pages2
ISBN (Print)0791842029, 9780791842027
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2005
Event2005 World Tribology Congress III - Washington, D.C., United States
Duration: Sept 12 2005Sept 16 2005

Publication series

NameProceedings of the World Tribology Congress III - 2005

Other

Other2005 World Tribology Congress III
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWashington, D.C.
Period9/12/059/16/05

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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