{"id":1589,"date":"2019-01-15T15:36:23","date_gmt":"2019-01-15T13:36:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fractory.co\/?p=1589"},"modified":"2024-01-26T17:18:18","modified_gmt":"2024-01-26T15:18:18","slug":"mechanical-corrosive-adhesive-material-wear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fractory.com\/mechanical-corrosive-adhesive-material-wear\/","title":{"rendered":"Material Wear – Mechanical, Corrosive and Adhesive"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wear is a process that takes place through contact. As a result, particles of material detach and the created debris quickens it. The diminishing detail measurements mean enlarged slacks between parts. This ends in harder knocks and noise, greatly shortening the lifespan of a machine.<\/p>\n

It is present in all kinds of conditions and materials, be it plastic, structural steel<\/a> or stainless steel<\/a>. Even wear-resistant steels succumb to these effects. The right mechanical properties of materials<\/a> can still reduce the speed of wear. Material wear can be monitored by utilising an array of non-destructive testing<\/a> methods to confirm that the product in use is still within the allowed operational limits.<\/p>\n

Wear mechanisms vary. They can be both physical and chemical. The reasons are classified as mechanical, corrosive and adhesive.<\/p>\n

Mechanical wear<\/h2>\n

Mechanical wear is the most straightforward type of degradation. It occurs every time parts or particles scrub against or hit each other. Subsequently, small bits of material fall loose, further accelerating the process.<\/p>\n

Abrasive wear<\/h3>\n

\"Abrasive<\/p>\n

The deforming effect of small particles or surface protrusions during friction creates abrasive wear. It happens when one material is harder than the other, while the softer one is the casualty. The three main mechanisms of abrasive wear:<\/p>\n