Sliding wear characteristics of sintered Ti6Al4V alloy as a function of holding time

Adewale Oladapo Adegbenjo, Elsie Nsiah-Baafi, Mxolisi Brendon Shongwe, Mercy Ramakokovhu, Peter Apata Olubambi, Johannes Herman Potgieter

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Abstract

The influence of holding time on the dry sliding wear characteristics of spark plasma sintered Ti6Al4V powders was investigated. Pre-alloyed powders were sintered at constant temperature, heating rate and pressure of 850 °C, 100°C/min and 50 MPa respectively with holding time varied between 2 - 10 min. Wear tests were performed at two loading levels of 15 and 35 N using the ball-on-disc tribometer configuration with WC as the counterface material. Characterization of wear tracks and debris were carried out with SEM and EDX techniques. The friction coefficient and wear depth increased with sliding time. Wear rates also increased with applied load. Worn surface analysis showed both features of abrasive and adhesive wears with the latter dominant at higher applied load of 35 N. Optimum wear performance was achieved with sample sintered at 6 min holding time.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMaterials Science and Technology Conference and Exhibition 2016, MS and T 2016
PublisherAssociation for Iron and Steel Technology, AISTECH
Pages289-295
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9781510833142
Publication statusPublished - 2016
EventMaterials Science and Technology Conference and Exhibition 2016, MS and T 2016 - Salt Lake City, United States
Duration: 23 Oct 201627 Oct 2016

Publication series

NameMaterials Science and Technology Conference and Exhibition 2016, MS and T 2016
Volume1

Conference

ConferenceMaterials Science and Technology Conference and Exhibition 2016, MS and T 2016
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySalt Lake City
Period23/10/1627/10/16

Keywords

  • Characterization
  • Holding t ime
  • Spark plasma sintering
  • Ti6Al4V alloy
  • Wear

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Materials Science (miscellaneous)
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology

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