Hot pressing of sintered-metal friction materials for railways braking applications

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Abstract

Sintered-metal friction components are particularly useful for heavy-duty applications, e.g. high-speed train brakes. A very complex powder blend (up to 15 components) is conventionally fabricated by a three-step process. The presence of abrasives, lubricants and graphite restrict the final density and porosity obtained However, alternative Hot Pressing can provide in only one-step process higher density, improvement of the microstructure and improved performance. In the present research, the influence of hot-pressing parameters (temperature and pressure) on the density, microstructure and mechanical properties of copper based friction materials for high-speed train braking applications has been studied. Two different compositions based on industrial formulations were prepared for this study. Due to the presence of very heterogeneous components in the powder blends, this study was complemented with the application of granulation, by using different binders, to get homogenous blends with higher flowability that even produces improved microstructures and braking performance.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEuro PM 2018 Congress and Exhibition
PublisherEuropean Powder Metallurgy Association (EPMA)
ISBN (Electronic)9781899072507
Publication statusPublished - 2020
Externally publishedYes
EventEuropean Powder Metallurgy Congress and Exhibition, Euro PM 2018 - Bilbao, Spain
Duration: 14 Oct 201818 Oct 2018

Publication series

NameEuro PM 2018 Congress and Exhibition

Conference

ConferenceEuropean Powder Metallurgy Congress and Exhibition, Euro PM 2018
Country/TerritorySpain
CityBilbao
Period14/10/1818/10/18

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