Characterization and Performance Evaluation of Functional Surfaces
972711
09/08/1997
- Event
- Content
- The aspects of real engineering surfaces are discussed with regard to their three-dimensional nature. A review of potential uses of surface finish measurement methods are discussed for characterization of functional surfaces. The use of an optical-based system and measurement procedures are discussed as a means of differentiating surface roughness and its texture of functional surfaces by surface engineering parameters. Using an optical-based system and a set of specific measurement procedures, two functional surfaces with different roughness were analyzed to illustrate a typical surface topography evaluation. A simple sliding test is then utilized to show that a special finish produced by a proprietary finishing process can provide improved performance, as measured by wear differences, frictional properties and operating temperature of the system.
- Pages
- 9
- Citation
- Nixon, H., and Cogdell, J., "Characterization and Performance Evaluation of Functional Surfaces," SAE Technical Paper 972711, 1997, https://doi.org/10.4271/972711.