Effect of Input Process Parameter on the Adhesion Wear Characteristics of Ti-3Al-2.5V Alloy: A Statistical Approach
Babu Narayanan1, S.M.Vinukumar2, M.Lokesh3, P. Muthu Ezhilan4, R. Manoj Kumar5

1Babu Narayanan, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore (TamilNadu), India.

2S.M.Vinukumar, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathya Mangalam, India.

3M.Lokesh, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore (TamilNadu), India.

4P. Muthu Ezhilan, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore (TamilNadu), India.

5R. Manoj Kumar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore (TamilNadu), India.

Manuscript received on 01 February 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 07 February 2019 | Manuscript Published on 13 February 2019 | PP: 242-247 | Volume-8 Issue- 4S February 2019 | Retrieval Number: DS2867028419/2019©BEIESP

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Abstract: Current study focused on the effect of process variables namely normal load, sliding velocity, and sliding distance on wear characteristics of Ti-3Al-2.5V alloy. Wear study has been accomplished through pin on disc method in order to determine the specific wear rate of the titanium alloy. A central composite design (CCD) and ANOVA technique was performed to ascertain an outcome of process parameters on specific wear rate. The worn out samples were analyzed using scanning electron microscope (SEM). Study results indicated that amongst process variables, normal load is the most significant factor that influences the dry sliding wear behaviour of the alloy. however, wear rate of the alloy found to be increases with increasing the normal load and sliding velocity. Microstructure study explained the possible mechanism resulting in the behavior of the alloys.

Keywords: Titanium Alloy, Specific wear rate, RSM, SEM.
Scope of the Article: Mechanical Maintenance