ASTM G133-02 - 10.11.2002
 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method describes laboratory procedures for determining the sliding wear of ceramics, metals, and other candidate wear-resistant materials using a linear, reciprocating ball-on-flat plane geometry. The direction of the relative motion between sliding surfaces reverses in a periodic fashion such that the sliding occurs back and forth and in a straight line. The principal quantities of interest are the wear volumes of the contacting ball and flat specimen materials; however, the coefficient of kinetic friction may also be measured using the method described. This test method encompasses both unlubricated and lubricated testing procedures. The scope of this test method does not include testing in corrosive or chemically aggressive environments.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

G115-10(2018)

Standard Guide for Measuring and Reporting Friction Coefficients

G99-23

Standard Test Method for Wear and Friction Testing with a Pin-on-Disk or Ball-on-Disk Apparatus

G40-22a

Standard Terminology Relating to Wear and Erosion (Includes all amendments and changes 11/11/2022).

E1181-02(2023)

Standard Test Methods for Characterizing Duplex Grain Sizes

E112-13(2021)

Standard Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size

G117-13

Standard Guide for Calculating and Reporting Measures of Precision Using Data from Interlaboratory Wear or Erosion Tests (Withdrawn 2016)

G118-02

Standard Guide for Recommended Format of Wear Test Data Suitable for Databases