Wear and Lubrication as Observed on a Lap Table With Loose and Bonded Abrasive Grit

Lapping machines are widely used for the planar grinding of both metals and ceramics. In principle, they resemble the many pin-on-disk machines that have been constructed for tribology studies. However, they generally have the advantage of rugged construction and a wide choice of operating speeds. M...

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Published in:Journal of tribology 1991-04, Vol.113 (2), p.249-254
Main Authors: Abrahamson, G. R, Duwell, E. J, McDonald, W. J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Exact sciences and technology
Friction, wear, lubrication
Machine components
Mechanical engineering. Machine design
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Summary:Lapping machines are widely used for the planar grinding of both metals and ceramics. In principle, they resemble the many pin-on-disk machines that have been constructed for tribology studies. However, they generally have the advantage of rugged construction and a wide choice of operating speeds. Most lapping machines are used with loose abrasive grit, but covering the table with a bonded coated abrasive presents no serious problem. In this mode, two-body abrasion can be studied and compared with three-body abrasion using identical speeds and loads. The primary purpose of this study was to elucidate the role of lubricants in such operations.
ISSN:0742-4787
1528-8897
DOI:10.1115/1.2920613