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Effect of Filler Materials on Dry Sliding Wear Behavior of Polymer Matrix Composites – A Taguchi Approach
Department of studies in Mechanical Engineering,University BDT College of Engineering, Davangere-577004, India
Department of studies in Industrial & Production Engineering,University BDT College of Engineering, Davangere-577004, India
Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Aveiro,Campus Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
- 1 Department of studies in Mechanical Engineering,University BDT College of Engineering, Davangere-577004, India
- 2 Department of studies in Industrial & Production Engineering,University BDT College of Engineering, Davangere-577004, India
- 3 Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Aveiro,Campus Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
Journal of Minerals and Materials Characterization and Engineering·Volume 08 (2009)·Pages 379–391·Published 20 May 2009·DOI10.4236/jmmce.2009.85034
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Abstract
The tribological behaviour of glass epoxy polymer composites with SiC and Graphite particles as secondary fillers was studied using a pin-on-disc wear rig under dry sliding conditions. The influence of wear parameters like, applied load, sliding speed, sliding distance and percentage of secondary fillers, on the wear rate were investigated. A plan of experiments, based on the techniques of Taguchi, was performed to acquire data in a controlled way. An orthogonal array and analysis of variance (ANOVA) were employed to investigate the influence of process parameters on the wear of these composites. The results showed that the inclusion of SiC and Graphite as filler materials in glass epoxy composites will increase the wear resistance of the composite greatly.
KeywordsPolymer matrix compositesFillersTaguchi TechniqueOrthagonal ArrayWear.
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