Optimization of Mixing Conditions on the Physical and Tribological Properties of Brake Pads

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This study investigates the effects of mixing condition on hardness, porosity, specific gravity, wear, and friction characteristics of automotive brake materials. In the experiment, mixing raw materials with three different conditions of impeller speed (3000, 4500, and 6000 rpm), mixing duration (up to 8 min) and mixture loading based on a mixer volume (35, 50 and 65 vol% ) were determined using the formulated mixture composition. Homogeneity in terms of density values including hardness, porosity, and specific gravity of the finished brake pads were determined. The surfaces and the distribution of friction material were studied using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The correlation between various mixing conditions and physical and tribological properties of brake pads were discussed and reported.

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