A study on the abrasive wear characteristics under a vibration environment. (1st report). On the virgin surface abrasive wear of CFRP.

In this study, an experimental apparatus designed to test abrasive wear by mean of an abrasive belt was used to rub between virgin surfaces. The effects of contact load, the rubbing direction and amplitude of vibration on wear characteristics were examined in a series of the experiments. Results obtained are as follows. (1) The wear volume of CFRP becomes larger in the order, L, T, N. (2) The wear volume in both the X- and Y-directions decreases corresponding to the amount of over lapping. (3) In the Y-direction, wear volume is influenced by the rubbing direction.