Experimental investigation on friction and abrasion (tribological) properties of aluminium alloys used in automotive industry

In this study, Etial 140, Etial 171 and Etial 177 aluminum alloy samples were produced and wear tests were performed on the wear test machine. With the weights of 1, 2 and 3 kg, the samples were rubbed for 500, 750 and 1000 rpm. As a result of this friction, the mass loss in the sample was determined by weighing the samples. The surface temperature change was measured with a laser thermometer from each sample surface every minute. As a result of the experiments carried out; it is concluded that it depends on temperature, load, alloy element and variables.