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Optimization of wear loss in silicon nitride (Si3N4)-hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) composite using DoE-Taguchi method
Sachin Ghalme1, Ankush Mankar2, Y J Bhalerao3
1Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj CoE, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra India ; Mechanical Engineering Department, Manoharbhai Patel Institute of Engineering and Technology, Gondia, Maharashtra India.
Introduction:
The contacting surfaces subjected to progressive loss of material known as 'wear,' which is unavoidable between contacting surfaces. Similar kind of phenomenon observed in the human body in various joints where sliding/rolling contact takes place in contacting parts, leading to loss of material. This is a serious issue related to replaced joint or artificial joint.
Case Description:
Out of the various material combinations proposed for artificial joint or joint replacement Si3N4 against Al2O3 is one of in ceramic on ceramic category. Minimizing the wear loss of Si3N4 is a prime requirement to avoid aseptic loosening of artificial joint and extending life of joint.
Discussion And Evaluation:
In this paper, an attempt has been made to investigate the wear loss behavior of Si3N4-hBN composite and evaluate the effect of hBN addition in Si3N4 to minimize the wear loss. DoE-Taguchi technique is used to plan and analyze experiments.
Conclusion:
Analysis of experimental results proposes 15 N load and 8 % of hBN addition in Si3N4 is optimum to minimize wear loss against alumina.
