A new tribological approach on metal cup with optimized pits model using spark discharge machine

• Main Authors: Razak, D. M., Syahrullail, S., Sapawe, N., Azli, Y., Nuraliza, N.
• Format: Article
• Published: Taylor and Francis Inc. 2016
• Subjects: TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/73733/; https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84946867099&doi=10.1080%2f02726351.2015.1064503&partnerID=40&md5=b7e932e3497bc0a3dc7d343e46f04449

An interference friction causes tear and wear in metal-on-metal (MoM) hip joint. The purpose of this research is to examine the optimization of pit embedded in the acetabular cup using a spark discharge machine. Tribology tests on cup with 8, 21, and 40 pits embedded produced promising results. A mo...