Lubrication on the Curve Surface Structure Using Palm Oil and Mineral Oil

Nowadays the palm oil (PO) has been identified as one biodegradable lubricant. In this experiment, the influence of lubricant on Acrylonitrile Butaiene Styrene (ABS) curve surface structure (CSS) sliding against ball bearing was investigated. The palm oil and commercial mineral oil (MO) were tested as the lubricant. The sliding friction was measured on a modified standard four- ball tester with untested ball cup. It was found that the measured friction using palm oil lower than the mineral oil. For visual analysis, severe damage or worn wear were observed on unlubricated Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene curve surface structure.