Tin-based Babbitt alloys are widely used as sliding bearing materials due to their excellent
tribological properties such as good friction reduction, friction resistance and …

Braking on long steep slopes in railway transportation presents one of the most challenging
scenarios for train operations. During downhill travel, maintaining a constant speed for …

Selective laser melting (SLM) is a promising technique for achieving function-driven design
as well as unique performances of parts. This article focuses on the frictional behavior of the …

Effective braking in high-speed trains is one of the major bottlenecks in expediting the
technology and possibilities to improve speed. Although substantial progress has been …

High-speed train brake discs face severe service conditions and subsequently risk of
material failure during emergency braking. Thermal fatigue cracking is a major concern …

The presented work deals with the investigation of mechanical tribological properties on
Inconel 625 superalloy, which is welded on a 16Mo3 steel pipe. The wall thickness of the …

This study explored the evolution of friction-induced vibration (FIV) and wear in high-speed
train friction braking through experiments, theoretical analysis, and numerical simulation …

Carbon-ceramic brake discs, known for their superior mechanical properties and thermal
stability, are pivotal in high-performance braking systems. This paper reviews their …

The wear characteristics and related mechanisms of the Longwall Shearer Haulage System
were investigated. Wear is one of the main reasons for failures and downtimes. This …

To meet the global requirements of the industry, there is a need for innovative light weight,
low cost, eco-friendly, high quality engineering materials with superior performance at a …