Correlation between standard roughness parameters skewness and kurtosis and tribological behaviour of contact surfaces

The aim of the present research was to investigate the correlation between surface roughness parameters and friction. For this purpose 100Cr6 steel plate samples were prepared using different grades and combinations of grinding and polishing in terms of similar S-a but different S-sk and S-ku values. Dry and lubricated pin-on-disc tests, using different contact conditions, were carried out, using Al2O3 ball as counter-body. Test results show that surfaces with higher S-ku and negative S-sk values tend to reduce friction. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.