Tribological Properties of Some Locally Manufactured Abrasive Wheels

Abstract

Abrasive wheels are used for smoothening, machining or in some cases, roughening another softer material through extensive rubbing. This research work is targeted to designing and fabricating of some abrasive wheels using locally available materials. Six different modules of the abrasive wheel where designed, moulded and tested. Module number five was found to manifest the best in performance and mechanical strength.

Keywords: Abrasives, composition, Strengths, compression, deflection.