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http://dx.doi.org/10.9725/kstle.2015.31.2.62

Friction and Wear Characteristics of Magneto-rheological Fluid Depend on Surface Coated by DLC and PTFE  

Zhang, Peng (Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, InHa University)
Lee, Kwang-Hee (Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, InHa University)
Lee, Chul-Hee (Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, InHa University)
Choi, JongMyong (Dept. of Electrical Engineering, InHa University)
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Tribology and Lubricants / v.31, no.2, 2015 , pp. 62-68 More about this Journal
Abstract
A magnetorheological (MR) fluid is a smart material whose rheological behavior can be controlled by varying the parameters of the applied magnetic field. Because the damping force and shear force of an MR fluid can be controlled using a magnetic field, it is widely employed in many industrial applications, such as in vehicle vibration control, powertrains, high-precision grinding processes, valves, and seals. However, the characteristics of friction caused by iron particles inside the MR fluid need to be understood and improved so that it can be used in practical applications. Surface process technologies such as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) coatings and diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings are widely used to improve the surface friction properties. This study examines the friction characteristics of an MR fluid with different surface process technologies such as PTFE coatings and DLC coatings, by using a reciprocating friction tester. The coefficients of friction are in the following descending order: MR fluid without any coating, MR fluid with a DLC coating, and MR fluid with a PTFE coating. Scanning electron microscopy is used to observe the worn surfaces before and after the experiment. In addition, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy is used to analyze the chemical composition of the worn surface. Through a comparison of the results, the friction characteristics of the MR fluid based on the different coating technologies are analyzed.
Keywords
MR fluid; friction characteristics; surface coating; DLC; PTFE; magnetic field;
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