{"title":"Effect of porosity on surface deformation and subsurface layer produced by scratch tests of sintered low-alloy steel","authors":"M.F.C. Ordoñez , D.L. Rodrigues , A.P. Tschiptschin , R.M. Souza","doi":"10.1016/j.triboint.2025.110674","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.triboint.2025.110674","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study explores the effect of porosity on surface deformation and subsurface hardening in sintered Fe-Mo-C steel. Samples were sintered at temperatures of 850°C (high porosity) and 1000°C (low porosity) using spark plasma sintering (SPS). Scratch tests were conducted at normal loads of 5 N and 10 N, and surface profiles were analyzed using profilometry, while scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) provided insights into microstructural changes and deformation mechanisms at the subsurface. Results indicated that low-porosity samples exhibited less material removal and a shallower tribologically transformed layer, with higher plastic deformation, dislocation density, and stronger pile-up formation at the edges of the scratch. In contrast, high-porosity samples displayed more extensive material removal, thicker transformed layers, and heterogeneous deformation, with pores acting as stress concentrators that facilitated crack initiation and propagation. The friction coefficient increased with load, particularly for low-porosity samples, due to a higher accumulation of material resisting the indenter’s movement. These findings highlight the significant role of porosity in governing the tribological performance and mechanical behavior of sintered steels, providing valuable insights for both mechanical and biomedical engineering applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23238,"journal":{"name":"Tribology International","volume":"209 ","pages":"Article 110674"},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143747985","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mohammad Keymanesh , Mingjun Tang , Kanghua Huang , Hansong Ji , Zefeng Chen , Pingfa Feng , Jianfu Zhang
{"title":"Ultrasonic combined enhancement on hole entrance chamfers","authors":"Mohammad Keymanesh , Mingjun Tang , Kanghua Huang , Hansong Ji , Zefeng Chen , Pingfa Feng , Jianfu Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.triboint.2025.110669","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.triboint.2025.110669","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Crack initiation at the edges and chamfer surfaces of holes is often caused by non-uniform residual stresses and surface irregularities after machining. In order to improve the fatigue performance of the hole entrance chamfer, a novel ultrasonic impact treatment (UIT) approach and its combination with the taper surface burnishing (TSB) technique were employed. Taking 7050-T7451 aluminum alloy and the example, the effects of UIT, TSB, and combined methods on the surface morphology, roughness, residual stress, and fatigue performance of hole chamfers were evaluated. The results show that the combination of UIT and TSB processes provided the best chamfer surface integrity, leading to a significant reduction in the fatigue crack propagation rate and in turn a remarkable increase in fatigue life.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23238,"journal":{"name":"Tribology International","volume":"209 ","pages":"Article 110669"},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143738379","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Influence of microstructure on the anisotropic tribocorrosion behaviour of WAAM-fabricated SS304L in marine environments","authors":"O.S. Sandeep , Basil Kuriachen , G.S. Anantharam , K.K. Eldose","doi":"10.1016/j.triboint.2025.110668","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.triboint.2025.110668","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study examines the anisotropic tribocorrosion behaviour of WAAM-fabricated 304 L stainless steel in simulated marine environments, testing three orientations: top, side, and front. The top orientation demonstrated superior corrosion resistance with the low I<sub>corr</sub> (25.32 µA/cm²) and corrosion rate (97.73 µmpy), making it suitable for corrosion-critical applications. Microstructural analysis revealed significant anisotropy, with variations in ferrite content and morphology across orientations, and the top orientation exhibiting the lowest ferrite percentage, confirmed through image analysis and XRD. The anisotropic properties were linked to microstructural heterogeneities from the WAAM process. WAAM samples exhibited better tribocorrosion resistance than wrought 304 L, but their anisotropic properties require careful orientation-specific design and evaluation for marine applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23238,"journal":{"name":"Tribology International","volume":"209 ","pages":"Article 110668"},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143747986","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
B Depu Kumar Patro , Shivakumar , P.S. Suvin , Udayakumar Dalimba , Raimondas Kreivaitis
{"title":"Effect of temperature on tribological behavior of L–proline–based green deep eutectic solvents for Ti6Al4V interfaces: A study of novel potential lubricant","authors":"B Depu Kumar Patro , Shivakumar , P.S. Suvin , Udayakumar Dalimba , Raimondas Kreivaitis","doi":"10.1016/j.triboint.2025.110667","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.triboint.2025.110667","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study aims to develop a novel, eco-friendly lubricant engineered to meet antiwear requirements, reduce energy consumption, and improve performance reliability. A series of deep eutectic solvents (DESs) was successfully synthesized using a facile, one-step approach by combining eco-friendly L-Proline with diols and two distinct carboxylic acids as hydrogen bond donors. The resulting DES lubricants exhibit favourable physicochemical properties and excellent lubrication performance. Notably, the L-Proline /Oxalic acid DES demonstrates superior lubrication performance, resulting in a substantial decrease in both friction (∼46–78 %) and wear volume (∼61–91 %) compared to PEG 200 and choline chloride/urea across all tested temperatures. Furthermore, in-depth analysis of the worn surfaces reveals the formation of a tribo-chemical film derived from L-Proline based DESs, consisting of hydrocarbon (CxHy), oxy metal nitride (Ti-N-O) fragments, along with titanium oxide/hydroxide-rich layer. This film plays a vital role in delivering effective lubrication for titanium alloy surfaces. These findings pave the way for designing eco-friendly, high-performance lubricants for sustainable lubrication practices.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23238,"journal":{"name":"Tribology International","volume":"208 ","pages":"Article 110667"},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143725283","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ZhaoPeng Hao , TianYang Hou , JinGuang Du , YiHang Fan
{"title":"Multi-scale predictive modeling of tool wear for machining Inconel 718 with cemented carbide tools","authors":"ZhaoPeng Hao , TianYang Hou , JinGuang Du , YiHang Fan","doi":"10.1016/j.triboint.2025.110662","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.triboint.2025.110662","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Accurate prediction of tool wear offers great opportunity to study the effects of tool wear on cutting performance and to reduce real production costs. However, as a complex process, the accurate prediction of tool wear remains a challenging project. In this paper, the 2D modeling and simulation of tool wear during cutting Inconel718 are studied by using the coupled Euler-Lagrange (CEL) finite element method. Based on the temperature effect, a mathematical model of the wear rate of cemented carbide tools was established with comprehensive consideration of the abrasive, adhesive, and diffusive wear mechanisms. The corresponding mathematical model of abrasive wear rate was established during cutting by combining with the thermal hardness data and focusing on the influence of the abrasive wear in the abrasive grain movement mode on the wear rate. In the prediction of flank wear, the volume loss of the tool flank surface is related to the wear rate, and the corresponding mathematical model of flank wear is established based on temperature effect. Finally, the secondary development of ABAQUS is carried out using Python language, and tool wear subroutine is written to extract relevant parameters from the ABAQUS output database to calculate the tool wear rate. Through studying the evolution of the geometric shape of the rake and flank tool face wear and the change of the rake and tool flank face wear, and the orthogonal turning test which is carried out to observe and analyze the tool wear, the accuracy of the established tool wear model was verified to achieve the prediction of the tool wear. Compared with the test results, the prediction error of tool wear is less than 15 %. The equation of tool wear rate and cutting model proposed in this paper are helpful to improve the prediction accuracy of tool wear in cutting process.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23238,"journal":{"name":"Tribology International","volume":"208 ","pages":"Article 110662"},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143738136","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chunyan He, Zhen Yang, Pan Zhang, Rolf Dollevoet, Zili Li
{"title":"Thermomechanical finite element modelling of wheel-rail contact and experimental validation","authors":"Chunyan He, Zhen Yang, Pan Zhang, Rolf Dollevoet, Zili Li","doi":"10.1016/j.triboint.2025.110666","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.triboint.2025.110666","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Frictional heat is generated at the wheel-rail interface during train operations, particularly under high slip ratios during acceleration and braking. Thermal effects can accelerate wear, induce plastic deformation, and contribute to thermal fatigue. Reliable modelling of wheel-rail contact that considers friction-induced thermal effects is desirable for the accurate prediction of wheel-rail interface deterioration. Several analytical and numerical models have been proposed to simulate thermal or thermomechanical wheel-rail loads but have rarely been validated, especially in high slip ratio scenarios where flash temperatures exceed 200 °C. This study develops and experimentally validates a three-dimensional thermomechanical finite element (FE) wheel-rail contact model for high slip ratio conditions, with contact temperatures reaching 360 °C. The model incorporates key mechanical parameters, including wheel loads, coefficients of friction, and slip ratios. Simulated rail surface temperatures across various slip ratios (5 %, 10 %, and 15 %) are compared with the flash temperatures measured with an onboard infrared thermal camera, showing good agreement with a maximum deviation of 9.9 %. This confirms the reliability of the model for simulating wheel-rail contact under thermal effects.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23238,"journal":{"name":"Tribology International","volume":"209 ","pages":"Article 110666"},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143739125","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Robert Anderluh , Waleed Al-Sallami , William Anderson , Hrvoje Jasak
{"title":"Accounting for mechanical properties of ZDDP tribofilms in continuum-based wear simulations","authors":"Robert Anderluh , Waleed Al-Sallami , William Anderson , Hrvoje Jasak","doi":"10.1016/j.triboint.2025.110639","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.triboint.2025.110639","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This work discusses the importance of adequate modelling of mechanical properties of zinc dialkyldithophosphate (ZDDP) tribofilms, namely elastic modulus and hardness, for use in continuum mechanics computational simulations. A review of previous modelling efforts is conducted, and novel methods are proposed. The novel approaches are examined in contact mechanics simulations involving ZDDP tribofilms on steel surfaces. A comparison between the new methods and some previous modelling attempts is presented. The new elastic modulus and hardness and plastic deformation models performed well in simulations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23238,"journal":{"name":"Tribology International","volume":"208 ","pages":"Article 110639"},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143725282","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hai Ye , Jun Yin , Xiaobo Wang , Wenjing Lou , Peng Liang , Haichao Liu
{"title":"Electrical fluting damage of rolling element bearings: Influences of AC electrical parameters and operating conditions","authors":"Hai Ye , Jun Yin , Xiaobo Wang , Wenjing Lou , Peng Liang , Haichao Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.triboint.2025.110658","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.triboint.2025.110658","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>An electro-corrosion test rig for rolling bearings has been developed to investigate the effects of voltage amplitude, electric frequency, rotating speed, and axial load on the bearing fluting under alternating current (AC) fields. The results show that with an increase in the voltage amplitude, electric frequency, and rotating speed, the fluting damage stripes on the inner ring of the bearing first increase and then decrease. With an increase in axial load, the number of fluting stripes decreases. These trends of variation were discussed through parameters such as discharge activity frequency, current density, and lubrication status for different working conditions. Finally, for the relieve of fluting, after replacing one or three steel balls with ceramic ones, the transverse fluting stripes disappeared.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23238,"journal":{"name":"Tribology International","volume":"208 ","pages":"Article 110658"},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143738137","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zhan Wang , Rui Zhao , Siyang Chen , Zinan Wang , Ke Zhang , Peng Zhou , Liuwang Gao
{"title":"Nonlinear vibration and slippage characteristics analysis of full-ceramic bearings with dynamic surface waviness","authors":"Zhan Wang , Rui Zhao , Siyang Chen , Zinan Wang , Ke Zhang , Peng Zhou , Liuwang Gao","doi":"10.1016/j.triboint.2025.110664","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.triboint.2025.110664","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>To examine the impact of surface waviness on nonlinear vibration and slippage characteristics of the full-ceramic bearing (FCB), thermal deformation and displacement excitation are coupled to propose the dynamic surface waviness model. The time-varying displacement excitation (TVDE) and the Hertz contact theory are combined to obtain the calculation method of the time-varying contact stiffness coefficient (TVCSC). The slipping dynamic model of FCBs is established. We examine how the slippage and nonlinear vibration properties of FCBs are affected by thermal deformation, rotating speed, and waviness. The findings indicate that the rise in rotational speed, waviness amplitude and wave number all cause the increased ball-raceway contact stiffness coefficient. The rise in the amplitude of waviness as well as wave number can have the effect of inhibiting slippage. However, they can be too large resulting in an abnormal inner ring vibration. The increase in rotational speed can exacerbate slippage. Meanwhile the thermal deformation also has the effect of inhibiting slippage. The maximum fundamental frequency error between simulation and experiment is 0.37 %. This research can benefit the optimal design of FCBs structures.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23238,"journal":{"name":"Tribology International","volume":"208 ","pages":"Article 110664"},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143705042","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
H.A. Zaharin , M.J. Ghazali , N. Thachnatharen , F. Ezzah , M. Khalid
{"title":"Advancements in MXene-based nanomaterials for tribological applications: Comprehensive review and future prospects","authors":"H.A. Zaharin , M.J. Ghazali , N. Thachnatharen , F. Ezzah , M. Khalid","doi":"10.1016/j.triboint.2025.110665","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.triboint.2025.110665","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>MXenes, a class of two-dimensional materials, have emerged as promising candidates for enhancing lubrication and reducing wear in mechanical systems amidst growing concerns over energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. This review provides a comprehensive overview of MXene-based nanomaterials and their potential applications in tribology. The unique structural and chemical properties of MXenes contribute to their favorable tribological performance, which is discussed alongside various synthesis methodologies. Recent advancements in using MXenes as solid and liquid lubricants are highlighted, emphasizing their effectiveness in reducing friction and wear under different operating conditions. However, the review also addresses challenges associated with the scalability of synthesis methods and the need for experimental validation of MXene performance in real-world applications. By examining the current state of research, this work aims to explicate the specific advantages of MXenes in tribological applications and provide insights into future directions for their development.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23238,"journal":{"name":"Tribology International","volume":"208 ","pages":"Article 110665"},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143697243","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}