Optimizing Wear Resistance in Carbidic Austempered Ductile Iron through Austempering Parameter Variation

Abstract

Austempered ductile iron (ADI), as implied by its name, is a variant of ductile iron known for its enhanced strength and toughness compared to cast iron. Distinguishing itself from cast iron, ductile iron exhibits higher strength and toughness, particularly in tensile tests. The nomenclature "Austempered" in ADI stems from its unique heat treatment process called Austempering. While numerous research journals delve into the wear resistance of Compacted Graphite Iron (CGI) materials, there is a notable gap in understanding the correlation between Austempering temperature and abrasion properties. Material wear is influenced by various factors within the application environment, broadly categorized as time, load, and speed. This journal provides a comprehensive exploration of how these variables collectively impact the wear characteristics of Austempered ductile iron..