August 2011

Conference Paper

Surface Engineering to Improve the Durability and Lubricity of Ti-6Al-4V Alloy

By:
Bansal, Dinesh G; Eryilmaz, Osman; Blau, Peter J
Page Number:
2006-2015
Volume:
271
Issue Number:
9-10
Publication Date:
August 2011
Publisher Location:
Elsevier Scientific Publishing
Conference Name:
International Conference on Wear of Materials 2011
Conference Location:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Conference Sponsor:
Wear of Materials Inc.
View DOI Listing:
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2010.11.021

Abstract

Titanium alloys offer high strength, high corrosion resistance, and the opportunity to reduce the weight of heavy vehicle engine components, but they do not perform well as bearing surfaces without further treatments or coatings. This paper explores a series of surface engineering treatments to improve the friction and wear behavior of Ti-6Al-4V alloy under diesel engine oil-lubricated conditions.