Wear of Stainless Steels - Wear Characteristics of Cold Drawn Stainless Steel Bars in Dry Sliding Conditions

Abstract

 Wear characteristics of stainless steels were investigated using an orthogonal two cylinder type experimental machine. Cold drawn bars of austenitic, ferritic and martensitic stainless steels were used as the specimens. Structure of the specimens was observed and the hardness distribution was measured. Investigation of the progression of wear revealed the existence of three modes of wear for all types of stainless steels. Mode 1 which causes the first wear is the category of mild wear. Mode 2 which causes the second wear is the category of severe wear. Mode 3 which causes the third wear is the combination of severe and mild wear.