Investigations into the wear rate of conical picks with abrasion-resistant coatings in laboratory conditions

As part of own works performed by the Department of Machine Engineering and Transport of AGH University of Science and Technology, investigations into the rate of conical picks' wear were carried out. For this purpose, the previously developed methodology for running experiments at a specialist laboratory test stand was applied. Tests were carried out for a total of seven types of conical picks with the same geometric parameters, but made of various grades of steel and with the body working surface covered by abrasion-resistant materials. The conducted investigations and the analysis of results allowed recommending conical picks made of S235 steal and hardfaced with EP-TB-1-6 or EP-TB-2-46 electrodes. However, it seems advisable to continue attempts aimed at finding a protective coating for the body of the pick.