Influence of Magnetic Field upon the Wear of Steel/Steel and Brass/Steel Combinations under Dry and Lubricated Conditions.

Document Type : Research Studies

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Faculty of Engineering., King Abdulaziz University., Saudi Arabia. On leave from Faculty of Engineering., El-Mansoura University., Mansoura., Egypt.

Abstract

An experimental investigation was carried out to elucidate the role of magnetic field on  the wear behavior and surface roughness variations of steel/steel and brass/steel combinations under dry and  oil lubricated sliding conditions. A reciprocating pin-on- plate wear testing machine was used with normal  loads of either 5 N or 10 N and with maximum sliding speed of 0.03 m/s. A constant magnetic field strength of 796 A/in  was applied to the rubbing surfaces during tests conducted in the presence of magnetic  field.
The results of the experiments show that the presence of magnetic field has a significant effect upon  reducing wear rates of both tested combinations of materials under dry and lubricated sliding conditions.  Furthermore. an improvement in counterface surface roughness was observed and measured due to the  presence of magnetic field between sliding surfaces.

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MEJ- Mansoura Engineering Journal
Volume 20, Issue 2
VOL 20 has Two Issues Issue 2 Consist of Two Parts from ( March to June)
June 1995
Pages 1-13

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