Modifying the surface topography of tribological interfaces has the potential to improve the friction performance of certain mechanical components that experience sliding contact. Vibromechanical texturing (VMT), an improved texturing method based on the convenient turning process, is introduced. This process is performed on a standard computer numeric controlled (CNC) lathe, which is retrofitted with a piezoelectric-actuated tool positioning stage. Controlled vibratory motion of the tool is used to cut microsized dimples into the surface of the workpiece. Two types of workpiece materials are used: aluminum and hardened steel, with three forms of workpiece geometries: outer cylinder, inner cylinder, and flat/end face. The accuracy of the texturing method is compared with a basic surface topography model, which predicts texture dimensions within an 11% error for aluminum and up to 90% error for hardened steel, using the current open-loop control system. Further analysis of the textured samples shows no significant signs of process-induced damage. It is demonstrated that this VMT method is a versatile, accurate technique that has potential to be a cost-effective means for surface texturing of tribological components.
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Surface Texturing of Tribological Interfaces Using the Vibromechanical Texturing Method
Aaron Greco,
Aaron Greco
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Northwestern University
, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208
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Steven Raphaelson,
Steven Raphaelson
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Northwestern University
, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208
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Kornel Ehmann,
Kornel Ehmann
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Northwestern University
, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208
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Q. Jane Wang,
Q. Jane Wang
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Northwestern University
, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208
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Chih Lin
Chih Lin
Bearings, Seals, and Lubricants Group,
Baker Hughes
, 9110 Grogan’s Mill Road, Houston, TX 77380
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Aaron Greco
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Northwestern University
, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208
Steven Raphaelson
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Northwestern University
, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208
Kornel Ehmann
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Northwestern University
, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208
Q. Jane Wang
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Northwestern University
, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208
Chih Lin
Bearings, Seals, and Lubricants Group,
Baker Hughes
, 9110 Grogan’s Mill Road, Houston, TX 77380J. Manuf. Sci. Eng. Dec 2009, 131(6): 061005 (8 pages)
Published Online: November 10, 2009
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Received:
April 6, 2009
Revised:
September 20, 2009
Online:
November 10, 2009
Published:
November 10, 2009
Citation
Greco, A., Raphaelson, S., Ehmann, K., Wang, Q. J., and Lin, C. (November 10, 2009). "Surface Texturing of Tribological Interfaces Using the Vibromechanical Texturing Method." ASME. J. Manuf. Sci. Eng. December 2009; 131(6): 061005. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4000418
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