Sound technical content, curated with aloha by
Ted Mooney, P.E. RET
Pine Beach, NJ

finishing.com -- The Home Page of the Finishing Industry

  The authoritative public forum
  for Metal Finishing since 1989

-----

Friction Coefficients for hardcoat anodizing and chrome plated steel?

I am in the process of designing a linear motor for a new R&D; application and I have a question regarding friction coefficients for hard coat anodized aluminum and for chrome plated steel.

If I have a 0.125" OD shaft that is made from 6061-T6 and is hard coat anodized, what would you expect the friction coefficient to be if the finish is a 4, 8, 16, or 32?

Also, what would you expect the coefficient to be if the shaft is made from chrome plated 12L14 and has the same micro finishes?

Thanks... Glenn

Glenn Akhavein
- Sarasota, Florida
1999

(No "dead threads" here! If this page isn't currently on the Hotline your Q, A, or Comment will restore it)

Q, A, or Comment on THIS thread -or- Start a NEW Thread

Disclaimer: It's not possible to fully diagnose a finishing problem or the hazards of an operation via these pages. All information presented is for general reference and does not represent a professional opinion nor the policy of an author's employer. The internet is largely anonymous & unvetted; some names may be fictitious and some recommendations might be harmful.

If you are seeking a product or service related to metal finishing, please check these Directories: