Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
6th International Conference on Engineering and Applied Natural Sciences, Konya, Türkiye, 23 - 24 Haziran 2025, ss.108-118, (Tam Metin Bildiri)
The sliding wear of 316L austenitic stainless steel is studied under various conditions of load
(5 N, 10 N, and 15 N), reciprocating frequencies (1 Hz, 2 Hz, and 3 Hz), and sliding distances (5 m, 10 m,
and 15 m) in this work. The tests were performed on a UTS TRIBOLOG Tribometer in dry, unlubricated
condition according to ASTM G99 standards. The coefficient of friction (COF) was examined
systematically to assess the evolution of the coefficient as a function of sliding distance, and the
interactive effects of load, frequency, and wear track stabilization through sliding distance on wear
performance were determined. Optical microscopy was used to analyze wear tracks, wear width, and
debris morphology. It was found that higher loads enhance wear width with greater contact pressure,
higher frequencies remove debris better and favor the buildup of protection oxide layers, minimizing the
COF. Higher sliding distances stabilize wear tracks and decrease the effect of metal-to-metal contact
through passivation of the surface. The contribution of multi-parameter optimization to the minimization
of wear and enhanced tribological performance is demonstrated. The work provides useful insights into
the wear mechanism of 316L stainless steel and can act as a guide to using it in wear-critical applications
for the future including the application in the biomedical, automotive, and manufacturing industry.