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Chromium–manganese iron alloy system design cast in metal and sand moulds for erosion resistance: a positron lifetime study
Erosion characteristics of high chromium (Cr, 16–19%) alloy cast iron with 5% and 10% manganese (Mn) prepared in metal and sand moulds through induction melting are investigated using jet erosion test setup in...
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Response of materials as a function of grinding angle on friction and transfer layer formation
Surface texture influences friction and transfer layer formation during sliding contact. In the present investigation, basic studies were conducted using an inclined pin-on-plate sliding apparatus to understan...
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Influence of roughness parameters and surface texture on friction during sliding of pure lead over 080 M40 steel
In the present investigation, tests were conducted on a tribological couple made of cylindrical lead pin with spherical tip against 080 M40 steel plates of different textures with varying roughness under both ...
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Influence of friction during forming processes—a study using a numerical simulation technique
Friction has an important influence in metal forming operations, as it contributes to the success or otherwise of the process. In the present investigation, the effect of friction on metal forming was studied ...
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Influence of roughness parameters on coefficient of friction under lubricated conditions
Surface texture and thus roughness parameters influence coefficient of friction during sliding. In the present investigation, four kinds of surface textures with varying roughness were attained on the steel pl...
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Subsurface deformation and the role of surface texture—A study with Cu pins and steel plates
The extent of subsurface deformation below the worn surface influences friction and transfer layer formation during sliding. Thus, in this study, the extent of plastic deformation and strain localization event...
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On the elastic-plastic behaviour of woven fabric kevlar/epoxy composites
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Morphology of Flake, Ductile and Compacted Graphite
Graphite nucleation, growth and morphology play an important role in determining the physical and mechanical properties in different cast irons. This paper discusses the factors controlling the formation of fl...
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Vermicular graphite cast iron—current state of the art
Vermicular graphite cast iron is a new addition to the family of cast irons. Various methods for producing vermicular graphite cast iron are briefly discussed in this paper. The mechanical and physical propert...
