Tribological Properties of PEEK Reinforced with Synthetic Diamond Composite

K. Rajkumar*, K. Vishal, P. Sabarinathan

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Abstract

Tribological behaviour of synthetic diamond reinforced poly ether ether ketone was studied for polymer self-lubricate bearing components. Addition of reinforcement to the matrix improved its mechanical, thermal and tribo properties of composite. Synthetic diamond provides many advantageous properties which is responsible for higher hardness and lowered the thermal degradation. This paper deals with synthetic diamonds of various volume fractions reinforced with PEEK. This thermo polymer matrix composite was manufactured by powder metallurgy process. The characterization of synthetic diamond and polymer matrix composites was done by scanning electron microscopy. Wear and tribo coefficient of developed PEEK matrix composite was found by tribometer. Diamond particles were used to prevent severe galling during higher loading.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTrends in Manufacturing and Engineering Management - Select Proceedings of ICMechD 2019
EditorsS. Vijayan, Nachiappan Subramanian, K. Sankaranarayanasamy
PublisherSpringer
Pages371-380
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)9789811547447
DOIs
StatePublished - 2021
Externally publishedYes
Event2nd International Conference on Mechanical Engineering Design, ICMechD 2019 - Chennai, India
Duration: 25 Apr 201926 Apr 2019

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering
ISSN (Print)2195-4356
ISSN (Electronic)2195-4364

Conference

Conference2nd International Conference on Mechanical Engineering Design, ICMechD 2019
Country/TerritoryIndia
CityChennai
Period25/04/1926/04/19

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Keywords

  • Galling
  • Polymer matrix composite
  • Synthetic diamond
  • Wear

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Automotive Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes

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