Question

write the factors affecting percentage of wear

Answer 1

Explanation:

Wear is the damage caused to the parts of the machinery. There are several type of wears e.g. sliding wear, adhesive wear etc. caused by several factors which are discussed below.

Factors affecting the wear depends upon the type of wear. For instance

• Abrasive wear is affected by shape, size and distribution of the abrasive particles which slide against the mating surface and chip it off.

• Wear depends highly on the material properties

• Environment also effects the wearing process

• Contact area between the two parts affects the wearing process