Vol. 16 No. 1 (2017): UIS Engineering Journal
Articles

Evaluation of the tribological properties of metal matrix composite materials (MMCs) obtained by additive manufacturing using selective laser melting (SLM)

Elkin Martínez
Instituto Tecnológico Metalmecánico, Mueble, Madera, Embalaje y Afines, AIDIMME
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Octavio Andrés González-Estrada
Universidad Industrial de Santander
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Alejandro Martínez
Grupo Nuevas Tecnologías, Universidad de Santander
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Published 2016-12-10

Keywords

  • Pin-on-disk test,
  • friction coefficient,
  • wear rate,
  • metal matrix composites (MMCs),
  • additive manufacturing (AM),
  • selective laser melting (SLM),
  • worn surface
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How to Cite

Martínez, E., González-Estrada, O. A., & Martínez, A. (2016). Evaluation of the tribological properties of metal matrix composite materials (MMCs) obtained by additive manufacturing using selective laser melting (SLM). Revista UIS Ingenierías, 16(1), 101–114. https://doi.org/10.18273/revuin.v16n1-2017010

Abstract

The mechanical and tribological properties of steel matrix composites (316L stainless steel reinforced with Cr3C2 ceramic particles) were investigated. The steel matrix composites (SMC) with three reinforcing percentages (3, 6, and 9 wt.%) were manufactured by Additive Manufacturing technologies (SLM: Selective Laser Melting). The wear behaviour was studied by using a pin-on-disk wear test at room temperature. The worn surface was analysed using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The results indicated that the friction coefficient does not have a clear tendency or direct correlation with the reinforcement variation while the wear rate decreases with increasing content of reinforcement. The better properties combination were achieved with 6 wt.% of reinforcement.

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