A reciprocating friction and wear tester

Abstract

A reciprocating friction and wear tester based on Lab VIEW was designed and built to preliminarily test the friction and wear characteristics of different materials under different test conditions and lubricant additives. The mechanical structure and measurement, and control system were optimized. It carried out functional test studies. The test shows that the test results obtained by the tester conform to the tribological law, and the operational performance is relatively stable, which meets the needs of preliminary friction and wear test research.