Effect of cusn filler on tribological performance of glass fiber-epoxy composite

Abstract

The aim of this research work was to design polymer matrix composite material for sleeve bearing application. The friction and wear performance of short glass fiber reinforced epoxy (CY230,) filled with graphite (C,) and sintered bronze (CuSn) were investigated by pin on disc wear test. The thermal analysis was also carried by TGA (Thermo Gravimetric Analysis,) to study stability of designed composites. It was observed that the friction coefficient and wear was significant at the start of the test. As the normal load, sliding distance and sliding velocity increased it was considerably reduced. Fillers and fiber separation might have led to initial high wear and later-on lubricating film developed on pin surface might helped in reducing friction coefficient and wear. IAEME Publication.