Study on Thermal and Wear Phenomena of the Reciprocating Friction Interface under Dry condition

An experimental study is conducted to visualize and analyze thermal and wear phenomena of the reciprocating friction interface under dry condition. Temperature distribution of the friction interface, which is composed of plastic plane materials, is observed by means of the infrared radiometer. Transient temperature distribution of the reciprocating interface is continuously measured and recorded. It is revealed from a series of experiments that the excess temperature zone of the both side surface is alternatively changed according to the generation of wear powder.