Abstract
The work investigated the friction reduction capability of micro-dimples created on a steel plate (disc) using a vertical milling machine under lubrication condition. A L25 orthogonal array was used to determine the combinations of various parameters. Wear tests were carried out using a pin on disc tribometer. SAE 10W30 was used as lubricant which was supplied intermittently between the interface of pin and disc. After the tribo test the optimized dimple parameters exhibited a decrease of 49.76% coefficient friction over the non-dimpled disc. The surfaces were further analysed using a three dimensional profilometer and scanning electron microscope. Artificial neural networks were employed to understand the influence played by each parameter on the coefficient of friction during the tribo test.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
