The Behavior of Treated Metal Curvature Cup: Improving Friction in Hard on Hard Sliding Contact

This research investigated the tribology on the metal curvature surface in lubricated of palm olein to determine pits capability friction in hard on hard sliding contact. The study was performed using a four-ball tribotester with holder cup modified and digital microscope. The sliding friction between untreated and treated curve cup were evaluated. The experiment was conducted of constant parameters as speed; load and time under the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), number D 4172. To evaluate lubricant ability all results of this research were compared to findings regarding mineral oil. For qualitative analysis worn wear on the curvature cup without applying lubricant to the sample. The results showed that, the measured friction was low significantly influenced by the treated curvature surface embedded with pits and palm olein as potential anti-friction bio-lubricant.